AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBasadi in Music Awards: Eswatini’s Nomzamo “Zamo” Dlamini won Make-Up Artist of the Year, while gospel star Nothando Hlophe took Song of the Year for “Methodist Medley” at the 2026 BIMAs in Johannesburg—both first major public-vote wins that put local talent firmly on the regional map. Luju Festival debate: Mandisa Mamba’s Luju performance sparked online arguments over stage expression and “what’s acceptable,” but she insists one show won’t define her and calls for more room for local artists to evolve. Gin Garden Festival: Nia Pearl is confirmed as headline act for Oct 3 at Sharma House, with early-bird and VIP ticket tiers already out. Golf glamour: King’s Cup Golf returns with a E1m prize structure and a hole-in-one bonus of E600,000, plus a main purse of E700,000. Libraries go AI: Eswatini libraries, via ESWALA and UNESWA, trained librarians on practical AI for cataloguing and information services. CAF football draw: Nsingizini Hotspurs face Zimbabwe’s Scottland FC in the CAF Champions League prelims, while Green Mamba start the Confederation Cup against Angola’s CD 1º de Agosto. Dressage spotlight: Eswatini riders shone at the FEI Dressage World Challenge and 7 Nations Challenge in Malkerns, winning multiple class titles.
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