AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoArts & Culture Funding: ESWACOS has opened applications for its Fund for Creativity and Artist Development, offering grants of up to E5,000 for creators in music, film, literature and other copyright-related work—supporting everything from recording and music videos to publishing, marketing and digital distribution. Music & Entertainment: Davido’s late-April visit to Eswatini brought a royal welcome, including a tour of the International Convention Centre and a meeting with King Mswati III, ahead of his first-ever Eswatini concert. Sports & Community: MTN Bushfire Festival wrapped up with standout performances and fashion-filled festival energy, while organisers say they’re aiming to double the event’s economic impact by 2027. Digital Safety & Media: TikTok reports major proactive removals for guideline violations across Sub-Saharan Africa and highlights child online safety partnerships, including with Eswatini’s First Lady. Regional Spotlight: China’s travel ban on four New Zealand MPs over a Taiwan visit continues to ripple through international politics, with Taiwan and China trading accusations—an issue that also keeps Eswatini’s Taiwan ties in the headlines.
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