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<\/p>\nBy Siphesihle Dlamini
Minister of Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs Bongani Nzima has officially announced the sponsorship details for the upcoming Trade Fair 2025 Culture Competition, highlighting significant support from Mulasport and the Kunotsa Foundation.<\/p>\n
The sponsorship package allocates E150,000 for the Culture Competition and an additional E50,000 for the Dance Competition, signalling a strong commitment to fostering cultural expression and talent development in Eswatini.<\/p>\n
Speaking on behalf of the ministry, Minister Nzima emphasised the government\u2019s unwavering dedication to integrating culture into the country\u2019s broader development agenda.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a ministry, we remain resolute in our pledge to place culture at the centre of our national development plan,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
This declaration underscores the strategic importance the ministry assigns to culture not merely as a form of entertainment but as a vital component of economic growth and social cohesion.<\/p>\n
Minister Nzima further elaborated on the ministry\u2019s collaborative vision, particularly its partnership with other government bodies and the Eswatini Institute of Public Administration (EIPA).<\/p>\n
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He explained that the shared goal is to elevate culture to a professional and business-oriented platform accessible to all citizens.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur continuous shared vision with our ministries and with EIPA in particular is to present culture as a business and professional option for everyone,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
This approach aims to transform cultural activities into sustainable careers and viable economic ventures, thereby empowering artists and cultural practitioners nationwide.<\/p>\n
The minister also acknowledged the pivotal role of His Majesty\u2019s Government in prioritising culture through consistent budget allocations and policy support. \u201cOnce again, our achievement as a country in the global space is there for everyone to see.<\/p>\n
Thanks to His Majesty\u2019s Government for continuously putting value and budgets in the culture sector,\u201d Nzima remarked.<\/p>\n
Looking ahead to the Trade Fair 2025, Minister Nzima expressed enthusiasm about the event\u2019s potential to engage and inspire the nation.<\/p>\n
e conveyed the ministry\u2019s aspiration to create an uplifting experience for all participants, from exhibitors to visitors and especially the youth.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we go to the Trade Fair, we want to put smiles on everyone, from exhibitors to visitors and youth in the country, to uplift the experiences for 2025 as an individual and group landmark,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
In closing, Minister Nzima extended a warm invitation to all Eswatini citizens to attend the Trade Fair and immerse themselves in the diverse cultural offerings.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe therefore invite the Nation in their numbers to visit the Trade Fair daily to consume our cultural experiences,\u201d he urged.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Siphesihle Dlamini Minister of Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs Bongani Nzima has officially announced the sponsorship details…","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2140,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[35,22,36,25,29,26],"tags":[46,39,73,49,50,58],"class_list":["post-2153","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-entertainment","category-eswatini-daily-news","category-lifestyle","category-national","category-science-future","category-swaziland","tag-africa","tag-entertainment","tag-eswatini","tag-human-interest","tag-international","tag-national","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"yoast_head":"\n