{"id":86213,"date":"2026-04-01T11:29:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/10-girls-showcase-talent-through-ligcebesha-making-classes"},"modified":"2026-04-01T13:54:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:54:42","slug":"10-girls-showcase-talent-through-ligcebesha-making-classes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/10-girls-showcase-talent-through-ligcebesha-making-classes","title":{"rendered":"10 GIRLS SHOWCASE TALENT THROUGH LIGCEBESHA MAKING CLASSES"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong> <\/span><b>Ten young girls from Lubombo Arts Center exhibited their handmade ligcebesha creations on Friday, March 28, 2026 at the KFC and Pick n Pay complex, in an initiative led by the Siteki Town Council aimed at equipping youth with practical creative skills and fostering self-reliance through structured training.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Ligcebesha Making Classes, which recently commenced, are positioning themselves as a strategic platform to nurture artistic talent while addressing youth empowerment at community level. The programme focuses on imparting hands-on skills that enable participants to transform creativity into marketable products.<\/p>\n<p>During the showcase, organisers underscored the importance of creating opportunities that allow young people, particularly girls, to actively participate in economic and creative spaces. They highlighted that such initiatives contribute towards building confidence, discipline and an entrepreneurial mindset.<\/p>\n<p>The exhibition attracted a steady flow of shoppers and community members, with many commending the quality and uniqueness of the products on display. The public showcase not only provided visibility for the participants\u2019 work but also served as a practical learning experience in customer engagement and presentation.<\/p>\n<p>Support from Old Mutual was instrumental in facilitating the programme, with stakeholders noting that partnerships of this nature are critical in sustaining community-driven development initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>Officials further indicated that the programme aligns with broader efforts to promote skills development and reduce youth vulnerability by introducing sustainable livelihood opportunities at an early stage.<\/p>\n<p>As the initiative gains traction, there are growing expectations that it will be expanded to reach more young people, ultimately strengthening the creative industry while empowering communities within Siteki and beyond.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Eswatini<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. Ten young girls from Lubombo Arts Center exhibited their handmade ligcebesha creations on Friday, March 28, 2026 at the KFC and Pick n Pay complex, in an initiative led by the Siteki Town Council aimed at equipping youth with practical creative skills and fostering self-reliance through structured training. 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