AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEswatini Arts & Culture: ESWACOS has launched the Fund for Creativity and Artist Development under the Creative Industries Development Fund, offering grants of up to E5,000 for creators in music, film, literature and other copyright-linked work—applications close June 30, with results due July 17, and creatives are already debating whether the amounts match real production costs. Music & Community: Beyond the Stage/Afro-Diaspora Connection is using music exchanges (walks, vinyl listening sessions, talks) to connect artists with the communities they perform in, not just the stage. Sports & Identity: Cape Verde marked its first-ever World Cup qualification with commemorative stamps—designed around the “Blue Sharks” and even noting they beat Eswatini 3-0 in qualifiers. Global Spotlight on Eswatini: China again accused Taiwan of “dollar diplomacy” tied to alleged funding for Eswatini, as the diplomatic tug-of-war continues. Local Arts-Adjacent News: The Central Bank of Eswatini says it’s keeping a cautious stance on interest rates amid inflation shocks, while also boosting gold reserves—an economic backdrop that can shape arts funding and production.
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