UNDP Donates E180k worth of equipment to the Justice Ministry
By Delisa Magagula
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Prince Simelane, has received equipment valued at USD 10,000 (approximately E180,000) from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to accelerate the rollout of the Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS).
The handover occurred at the Ministry’s headquarters, led by UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Nessie Golakai-Gould.
The equipment will be utilised by the Royal Eswatini Police, His Majesty’s Correctional Services, and other key stakeholders in the justice sector.
The IECMS represents a major step toward digitalising Eswatini’s justice system, enabling improved case tracking, reducing delays, and enhancing transparency.
Commending the Ministry and partners, Ms. Golakai-Gould said the system’s successful implementation will advance the country’s development priorities and contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 16: promoting peace, justice, and strong institutions.
“By digitising court operations, the system will help streamline workflows, improve data management, and ultimately serve the people of Eswatini more effectively,” she said.
In his remarks, Prince Simelane expressed appreciation to UNDP, describing the IECMS as a transformative platform that links the operations of the police, Anti-Corruption Commission, Prosecution, Attorney General’s Office, Judiciary, Law Society, Correctional Services, and Human Rights Commission, in partnership with the Ministry of ICT.
“The IECMS will enable seamless collaboration and coordination across the justice sector. This equipment will empower our police and correctional services with the tools needed to implement the system effectively, ensuring faster, more reliable, and accessible justice delivery for all emaSwati,” he said.
The IECMS is expected to boost operational efficiency, transparency, and accountability in the justice system while tackling case backlogs.