Safe Guarding Our Shared Water Resources

Who We Are

Joint River Basin Authorities – Project Board (JRBA – PB) is an operational organization within the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy. JRBA – PB was established under section (79) of the Eswatini Water Act of 2003. The entity aims to strengthen the five (5) River Basins Authorities of the country; through improving water management activities at a sub-national level while covering the entire country.

Mission

The JRBA-PB aims to take the lead in Water Resources Management by ensuring the implementation of basin-level Integrated Water Resources Management in the Kingdom of Eswatini

Vision

To implement effective basin-level water governance through coordinated planning, equitable allocation, and data-driven management for long-term water security

Lomati

36

permits issued

About Lomati

The Lomati River is one of Eswatini’s important transboundary rivers,originating in South Africa and flowing through the ..

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Komati

106

permits issued

About Komati

The Komati River is a major river system that flows through South Africa, Eswatini, and Mozambique. In Eswatini, ...

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Mbuluzi

147

permits issued

About Mbuluzi

The Mbuluzi River rises in the Highveld of Eswatini and flows eastward into Mozambique. It is an important source of ..,

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Usuthu

729

permits issued

About Usuthu

The Usuthu River is the largest river system in Eswatini and one of the country's most significant natural resources...

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Ngwavuma

94

permits issued

About Ngwavuma

The Ngwavuma River is located in the southeastern region of Eswatini and forms part of the border area between Eswatini...

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Our Services

We at Joint river basin are proud to offer carefully designed services crafted to suit our members’ preferences while prioritizing sustainability.

Advisory

Advisory

We advise River Basin Authorities on basin issues as per section 33(6) of the Water Act,

Water Resource Management

Water Resource Management

We issue and revoke permits on behalf of the River Basin Authorities(RBAs) as per the guidance of section 28 of the Act.

Secretariat Services

Secretariat Services

The provision of secretariat and technical support services to all the River Basin Authorities:

Latest News From Our Blog

Mar 17 2026

This March, World Water Day Commemoration Champions Water and Gender Equality.

As the Kingdom of Eswatini welcomes the month of March, attention turns to 22 March, when the world commemorates World...
Mar 17 2026

Why Water Governance is the Cornerstone of Water Security.

When we talk about water security, we must also talk about water governance. Too often, water security is narrowly...
Mar 17 2026

Stakeholder Engagement on Water Pricing for Middle-Large Scale Water Users.

Ongoing Consultation with Middle–Large Scale Water Users Moves today moved to Usuthu, Mbuluzi and Ngwavuma River...
Mar 17 2026

CELEBRATING WORLD WETLANDS DAY AS JRBA-PB

Every year on 2 February, the world commemorates World Wetlands Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the...

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