AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEswatini Music Spotlight: Sancheziey’s “Siyabonga Gogo” is getting major love on South Africa’s Music Pulse podcast, with the artist crediting the shout-out for pulling him from 2023 depression into a new wave of recognition. Gospel Talent Hunt: Eswatini Praise has opened auditions and already pulled in 100+ entries for a 60-second Gospel video submission, aiming to launch the next big Gospel voice. Media & Jobs: ESCCOM has handed free-to-air commercial radio licences to Sakha Live FM and Icon Connect Radio, promising more voices, fresh content and new opportunities across the creative value chain. Pan-African Journalism Training: MTN, UJ and TAEF welcomed the first cohort of 42 media practitioners from 10 countries, including Eswatini, to strengthen journalism in a fast-changing digital era. Sports & Entertainment: The +268 MCC Inaugural Bikers Rally is set for Sept 18–20 in Mbabane with a star-studded DJ and music line-up. Football Update: COSAFA’s U-20 Africa Cup qualifier host changed to Mozambique, while Eswatini’s pre-season cup saw Moneni Pirates reach semis after beating Celtics. Netball Funding: Netball Eswatini budgeted E200,000 for the Africa Netball Cup in Kenya and plans a friendly vs South Africa to help raise the funds.
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