MBABANE: Marina Henwood, a businesswoman allegedly linked to Home Affairs Minister Princess Lindiwe, her husband Bishop Robert Kasaro and the politically connected Jesus Calls Worship Centre (JCWC) Centre cabal has been awarded a tender worth about R100million, the businesswoman will provide decorations, catering and other services during the upcoming King Mswati’s forty (40) years on the Throne and birthday double celebration.
As a result, Neal Rijikernberg, the Minister of Finance has written a letter warning the Home Affairs Minister against violating the tendering rules and procurement policies.
“The restriction of procurement of activities for national events to one service provider is strictly prohibited,” reads the letter in part from the Finance Minister directed to the Home Affairs Minister.
Efforts to seek a comment from Acting Government Spokesperson Thabile Mdluli proved unsuccessful at the time of compiling this report while businesswoman Marina Henwood declined to comment.
It has been disclosed that, African Drums owned by businesswoman Marina Henwood has been awarded the tender to provide various services after the manipulation of the Eswatini Government tendering process.
Information gathered by this Swaziland News suggests that, African Drums has already started sub-contracting companies allegedly linked to the JC syndicate.
Home Affairs Minister Princess Lindiwe (pic: Gov).