By Ncaba Ntshakala
The Eswatini National Council of Arts and Culture (ENCAC) has honoured Inyatsi and the Eswatini Network of Women (Eswatini NOW) for their major and generous sponsorship towards the Inyatsi Schools Arts and Culture competition.
The initiative, which brought together young talents from across the nation, received a record-breaking financial contribution, with the Inyatsi Foundation leading as the main and title sponsor.
ENCAC CEO Stanley Dlamini expressed profound gratitude to the sponsors, highlighting Inyatsi Foundation’s E500,000 contribution,
Eswatini NOW added E150,000, Macmillan donated E100,000, and Imisebe Publishers provided E50,000.
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Dlamini lauded that this collective sponsorship saying it was nearing the million-mark and is the first of its kind for the competition.
During the ceremony, Dlamini emphasized the far-reaching impact of the sponsors’ contributions. “This support extends beyond mere sponsorship; it touches the social and economic aspects of the children’s lives,” he said.
He elaborated on how the competition nurtures the participants’ talents and skills, which can potentially translate into future economic opportunities as they learn to monetize their abilities.
Dlamini also praised the professionalism exhibited by the sponsors, especially Inyatsi, whose involvement, he noted, set a new standard for the competition.
“The magnitude of these competitions has never been witnessed in the country before. The branding and organization were top-notch, thanks to the sponsors,” Dlamini remarked.
The CEO made a heartfelt plea for the continuation of this partnership, expressing a desire for the collaboration to extend into the future.
“The contribution from Inyatsi Foundation and other sponsors is a significant milestone, and we hope this marriage continues for many years to come,” he added.
The event also celebrated the success of some students who excelled in the competition.
Thanks to the sponsorship, these students will travel to Robben Island to observe an arts and culture festival, which was said to be an opportunity for the students.
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The Eswatini National Council of Arts and Culture, along with other stakeholders, reiterated their appreciation to the sponsors.
They acknowledged the unprecedented support and expressed optimism that this partnership will endure, benefiting countless more children in the future.
Dlamini concluded by stating, “These competitions are more than just about winning or losing; they are about growth, learning, and preserving our cultural heritage.
We are truly grateful to those who have come forward to support the development of our children.”
