AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCreative Economy: ESWACOS says the first royalty distribution for Siswati stories and music is expected in the 2026/27 financial year, after licensing operations began in January and music tariffs were approved in late 2025. Arts & Culture: The MTN Bushfire Festival wrapped up with standout performances and a big community vibe at House on Fire in Malkerns, while organisers say Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has challenged them to double the festival’s economic impact by 2027. Festival Tourism: Ngwenya Border Post saw heavy traffic and steady arrivals ahead of Bushfire, with travellers streaming in from South Africa and beyond. Local Governance & Money: A legal opinion has challenged the ENPF board appointment process, leaving the fund’s board effectively paralysed as employer and employee reps boycott activities. Health & Women’s Rights: UNFPA marked the International Day of the Midwife, urging investment in midwives as a key way to cut preventable maternal deaths. Policy & Safety: South Africa’s new traveller rule requires foreign-registered vehicles (including Eswatini) to declare details via SARS systems or at borders. Culture & Heritage: The KwaMagogo story is set to be brought to life again through a stage production ahead of the 1976 youth uprising anniversary.
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