AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoArts & Culture: Eight artists were honoured at the 2nd Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Art Awards in Kumasi, with five Ghanaians plus two British and a Seychellois recognised for contemporary creativity and cultural impact. Regional Governance & Tourism: Namibia is set to host a SADC public accounts workshop in Swakopmund (18–23 May), expected to draw about 100 delegates including Eswatini—good news for regional conference tourism. Eswatini Spotlight: Eswatini’s e-Mali is expanding cashless payments, letting users pay bills and buy airtime from phones. Health Watch: WHO says it is supporting Eswatini’s response to a Hantavirus situation linked to a cruise ship, with reported deaths and quarantines. Sports Buzz: Hardrock climbed the PSL standings after a standout win over Bulawayo Chiefs, while Mbabane Highlanders’ president Shauwn Mkhize went viral with a dramatic team-lead video. Travel Context: A week of coverage also flagged rising costs and ongoing travel rule chatter, but the latest Eswatini-linked items are mostly arts, digital payments, and health.
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