Mbabane – The Velezizweni Donga Rehabilitation Project, part of the Eswatini Environment Fund’s 2024/25 cycle, is moving forward steadily with a total investment of E170,000. Project officials reported yesterday that key milestones have been completed, including donga excavation, installation of gabion structures, and perimeter fencing, measures that have stabilized the area and reduced ongoing soil erosion.
The project has now entered the vegetative rehabilitation phase, with the planting of Vetiver grass and indigenous tree species. Vetiver grass, valued for its deep and dense roots, helps anchor soil, reduce water runoff, and support long-term erosion control. Indigenous trees are being planted to restore biodiversity and encourage ecosystem recovery.
Beyond environmental restoration, Vetiver grass offers potential economic benefits for local communities, as it can be harvested and commercialised sustainably. Officials say these interventions aim to protect the Velezizweni Donga, safeguard the surrounding environment, and secure a more sustainable future for residents in the area.
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