AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoRetail Scale Shock: Pepkor says it has more than 6,500 stores across Southern Africa and Brazil, with its Pep brand alone sitting at 2,795 outlets including in eSwatini—growth plans now focus on newer, faster-moving formats. Music Spotlight: Bongeziwe Mabandla kicks off his world tour with “Ndingubani” energy, while Joya Mooi turns exile, belonging and motherhood into a new EP built for intimate listening. Sports & Community: Zimbabwe will host the Region 5 Table Tennis Championships (July 10–12) with Eswatini among the teams, and Queens International Pool Tournament returns in Bulawayo (May 23–26) after demand pushed the field bigger. Local Arts Support: ENCAC launches nine-month interim committees to formalise national arts associations, aiming for registration, governance and long-term sustainability. Eswatini Football Moment: Mbabane Highlanders finally broke the derby curse with a 1-0 win over Mbabane Swallows, with president Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize celebrating the shift in mindset. US Embassy Arts Funding: Four Eswatini creatives receive Freedom250 support for theatre, dance, music and multimedia storytelling.
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