Inaugural Meeting of the Council of Ministers
June 5, 2026
The country assumes the presidency of the commission for the Incomati and Maputo river basins
June 18, 2026The Republic of South Africa hosted the first-ever Council of Ministers Meeting of the Incomati and Maputo Watercourse Commission (INMACOM) at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg last week Friday, June 5, 2026. This landmark gathering brought together ministers from South Africa, Eswatini, and Mozambique, marking a new era of collaboration on shared water resources.
Key Highlights:
- Chairmanship Handover: South Africa formally transferred INMACOM leadership to Mozambique.
- Governance Decisions: Adoption of the performance report audited financial statements, and management reports.
- Strategic Planning: Endorsement of the 2026/27 annual workplan and two-year rolling programme.
- Focus Areas: Water availability, infrastructure, data sharing, environmental sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.
Ministers reaffirmed that the Incomati and Maputo River Basins are lifelines for agriculture, energy, biodiversity, and livelihoods foundations of food security, economic growth, and regional stability.
The meeting stands as a beacon of regional integration and sustainable development, laying the foundation for long-term water security and prosperity in Southern Africa.
