AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOITF Spotlight: More than 150 regional theatre artists from South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Botswana brought masterclasses and performances to Eswatini, with training in acting, writing, dance and production, and visiting acts taking the stage at the Eswatini Theatre Club. Theatre Funding Reality: A workshop during OITF put the spotlight on the biggest hurdle for producers across Southern Africa: securing money to pay talent and mount productions. Youth Creative Push: Foreign Affairs Minister Pholile Shakantu urged young people to use the creative arts to tell Eswatini’s own stories as the Genesis Ekucaleni School of Creative Arts festival kicked off. Football Development: Eswatini Football Association bought a GWM double-cab bakkie worth over E600k for FIFA’s talent pathway coach, aimed at strengthening youth identification and progression. Gospel Music Feature: Make Buhle Gee’s journey from hardship to purpose in Eswatini Gospel music was profiled. Co-op Financial Fallout: Bunye Betfu Savings and Credit Co-op faces major audit findings, with E19.6m unaccounted for and the board removed pending investigation. Cybersecurity & Scams: ESCCOM was designated national cybersecurity agency, rolling out training for journalists on protecting people online.
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