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Verve and adidas announce partnership with Africa’s Biggest Fitness Series, VerveLife 6.0
Verve, Africa’s leading domestic payment cards and tokens brand, and leading global sportswear giant, adidas have announced a significant collaboration which takes the sixth (6th) edition of VerveLife, one of the biggest fitness festival series on the African continent, to the next level.
Everything you need to know about playing slot machines
Slots are a favorite of gambling fans in both land-based and online casinos. They are pure fun and there are countless options of casino games to play.
The post-pandemic rise of gambling in South Africa
Their popularity has risen, especially when traditional sports were on hiatus due to the global pandemic.
Bidvest become official Team SA partners
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has welcomed Bidvest aboard as official partners of Team South Africa and with it comes the relaunch of its Operation Excellence (OPEX) programme.
The impact of player performance on team success
Football is a multiplayer game and the performance of each and every player decides the overall performance of the team. There is a huge impact of every player's performance on the success of the team.
The influence of sports betting on the African economy
Several stakeholders, including the dynamic African economy, have become winners in this fast-changing landscape.
Visit Rwanda signed a new deal
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), through the Visit Rwanda campaign signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Veteran Clubs World Championship where Rwanda will host the next three editions of the football tournament.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino re-elected by acclamation at historic FIFA Congress
Gianni Infantino will serve a second term as FIFA President after being re-elected unopposed to lead global football’s governing body for another four years, during the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda.
[Column] David Culver: A city apart, Beijing steels itself for the Winter Olympics
Landing in Beijing right now is like entering a fortress. At the Capital International Airport – the only port of entry permitted for athletes, Games personnel, and media – all Olympic participants will be kept totally apart from the general population.
FIFA launches education initiative designed to develop digital skills of member associations
FIFA has launched FIFA Digital Skills, an educational programme designed to develop the expertise of professionals in the global football community on all things digital, through a dedicated e-learning platform and a series of live masterclasses.
Chumz announces World Cup savings plan for Kenyan football fans
Dubbed #SuperFansChallenge, football fans can decide what amount of money they want to save should the team they are supporting win, lose or draw throughout the World Cup and Premier League season.
Which are Africa’s best new start-ups?
Much of Africa’s economy is stable and the gaming culture on the continent is grow.
Top 4 biggest Lotto winners in South Africa’s history
After the prize was announced, it took 1 week to contact and award the prize to the winner.
FIFA partners with World Trade Organization to further economic inclusion
FIFA has joined forces with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to look at ways of using football to promote economic inclusion, particularly in the developing world.
AfricaWeb, Ghana FA enter into partnership agreement
The partnership agreement, described by both parties as mutually beneficial, will see the GFA and AfricaWeb share ideas and compelling content intended to serve Ghanaians home and abroad in the best possible way.
Le rugby au service du développement
L'AFD et Rugby Afrique signent un accord de partenariat pour soutenir le rugby, vecteur de développement
Top movies based on hockey ever made
Absolutely love hockey? Just cannot get over the fact that for two years, you couldn't watch hockey matches live?
Osi Umenyiora working on a new way for African talent to enter NFL
Two-time Super Bowl champion Osi Umenyiorais one of the people leading the charge to find potential NFL-caliber talent across Africa. The Nigerian-American football star traveled to Africa for a series of clinics and camps.
David Ortiz and 6 others enter the Baseball Hall of Fame
One of the most famous designated hitters, David Ortiz, highlights the class. Jim Thome was the previous player to earn first baseman status in 2018.
African footballers who died due to health-related complications
However, there have been several deaths of African footballers due to health related complications.
GiG signs sportsbook and platform partnership with Full Games SA in Angola
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), signed an agreement with an Angolan operator, Full Games SA, for the provision of full Sportsbook and Player Account Management (PAM) services in the newly regulated market of Angola.
NBA Africa et KFC Afrique annoncent la signature d’un partenariat de marketing
NBA Africa et KFC Afrique ont annoncé la signature d’un partenariat de marketing prévoyant leur collaboration sur des actions promotionnelles destinées aux fans de basketball de huit pays du continent Africain.
NBA Africa and KFC Africa announce marketing partnership
NBA Africa and KFC Africa has announced a marketing partnership that will see NBA Africa and KFC Africa collaborate on a number of promotions and activations for basketball fans across eight countries on the continent
Envol City joins Basketball Africa League as official partner
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and Envol City announced a multiyear partnership that makes Envol City an official partner of the BAL and the league’s Country Partner in Senegal.
Gelson Fernandes to join FIFA as Director Member Associations Africa
Gelson Fernandes will take up the new role on 1 August 2022, with responsibility for overseeing services to strengthen the development of the African member associations through the Forward Programme.
Gelson Fernandes devient directeur régional de la division Associations membres de la FIFA pour l’Afrique
Gelson Fernandes prendra ses fonctions à compter du 1er août 2022. Il sera chargé de superviser les services en vue de renforcer le développement des associations membres africaines à travers le programme Forward de la FIFA.
[Cameroon] Rainbow Sports Global launches an African Football Data Centre
Rainbow Sports Global has launched the African Football Data Centre (AFDC), an open, digital platform created in support of the development of football on the continent
TOD unveils streaming services in the MENA region
TOD, a pioneering new subscription-based over-the-top (OTT) platform, has been unveiled to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
10bet kicks off African sports betting expansion
10bet, the global sports betting and casino brand is underway with the launch of its offering to sports-crazy fans in Africa, and with impressive scope.
GMG extends Nike partnership to Egypt
The expansion of GMG’s Nike distribution contract in Egypt and Iraq marks a new chapter of growth for the 40-year long partnership between the two companies.
Sporty.com becomes NTA’s simulcast partner in Nigeria for its free-to-air broadcast
Sporty.com, an online sports media and entertainment brand, has partnered with NTA to simulcast its free-to-air broadcast of premium sports content.
MTN signs agreement with Nigeria Football Federation to become official communications partner
This is the latest investment from MTN in a growing relationship with Nigeria’s dynamic football ecosystem.
Carole Kinoti’s 2021 Fashion On The Road cultural golf tournament set for August 27
The event is set to bring together stakeholders in the fashion industry, buyers, the business community, and golf enthusiasts to have a candid conversation around the growth of the creative economy.
President Obama joins NBA Africa as strategic partner
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced that former President Barack Obama has joined NBA Africa as a strategic partner.
MTN Uganda Launches New Digital Home of UG Sports names the “MTN Sports” website
MTN Uganda has launched a dedicated online Home of UG Sports dubbed “MTN Sports” to give all Ugandan sports enthusiasts a one-stop point for all sports related news, analysis, and updates.
Sebastian Smith named Regional General Manager of Octagon Middle East and North Africa
Octagon, the marketing, creative and talent management agency in global sports and entertainment, in partnership with IPG's Middle East Communications Network, named Sebastian Smith as Regional General Manager, Octagon Middle East and North Africa.
MTN Nigeria partners with LaLiga to offer sports content to customers
A highlight of the partnership, which also grants MTN the right to use LaLiga’s brand name in Nigeria, is the launch of “LaLiga Trivia Nigeria,” a digital content platform that provides MTN customers with the league’s exclusive news
[Kenya] Chipper Cash and Atotos Sports partner to provide virtual training to local coaches
Africa’s money transfer platform Chipper Cash has partnered with Atotos Sports to provide professional training for Kenyan Coaches from disadvantaged backgrounds within Nairobi.
Manchester United partners with StarTimes to offer MUTV in Africa
Millions of Manchester United fans in Africa will gain access to MUTV under an agreement with StarTimes, the continent’s digital TV operator.
The young stars inspiring an Esports wave in Africa
As esports dominate modern entertainment industry as a fast growing sport, Kenya and South Africa youth continue to dominate the world of competitive video gaming.
[Kenya] Gor Mahia’s digital supporters trust partners with BuuPass on digital travel solutions
GMAF DIRECT, Gor Mahia’s digital supporters trust has entered into a pioneering project with BuuPass, a digital marketplace for travelers across Kenya.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualifier Africa Climbing Continental Championship
The South African National Climbing Federation and the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) will host the first Africa Continental Climbing Championship (ACC), proudly organized by Western Cape Climbing.
South African startup myFanPark merges with Starsona to create a global celebrity engagement platform
South African startup myFanPark has announced its merger with Silicon Valley-based celebrity engagement platform Starsona.
LaLiga signs Mondia as strategic technology, commercial partner for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific
LaLiga has signed mobile technology company Mondia group as its technology and commercial partner for the creation of LaLiga Xtra, its first ever subscription-based mobile platform, to offer exclusive content and experiences to sports fans.
Community app Malaeb joins MENA's sportstech accelerator, Vooora
Vooora Ventures, the first sportstech Accelerator in MENA, powered by Kooora.com, the digital sports platform in the Arab World, signed an acceleration partnership agreement with Malaeb, a community app that connects people through sports.
MultiChoice acquires exclusive rights to broadcast Ethiopian Premier League matches
MultiChoice Group (MCG) has announced that its subsidiary SuperSport has acquired exclusive rights to broadcast Ethiopian Premier League matches.
Over 25 broadcasters in sub-Saharan Africa to provide free to air coverage of the EPL in new deal
Infront, the media-rights agency responsible for negotiating English Premier League’s free-to-air deals in sub-Saharan Africa, has secured a 30% increase in broadcasters for one of the world’s top football leagues.
Addressing youth unemployment in Ghana needs urgent action, report
A new World Bank report identifies agribusiness, entrepreneurship, apprenticeship, construction, tourism and sports as key sectors that can offer increased employment opportunities for Ghanaian youth.
Kenyan performing artist creates dancing revolution in Africa’s largest urban slum
A Kenyan dancer is using his talent to train children in Kibera, Africa’s largest urban slum, and in the process contribute to reducing crime which is prevalent in the area.
NBA names Victor Williams CEO of NBA Africa
The National Basketball Association (NBA) named Victor Williams CEO of NBA Africa, effective Aug. 17, 2020.
MultiChoice, Walt Disney Africa partner to add ESPN to DStv Sports offering
MultiChoice and The Walt Disney Africa announced they have partnered to add two 24-hour ESPN channels, available to DStv customers from 29 July 2020.
Centurion Law launches Africa’s first sports, media and entertainment practice
The Centurion Law Group has launched Africa’s first sports, media & entertainment practice to further support the rapidly growing sports & entertainment industry across Africa.
[South Africa] Absa terminates PSL premiership sponsorship
Absa and the Premier Soccer League (PSL) will be ending their sponsorship relationship of the Absa Premiership when the sponsorship contract expires at the end of the current season.
COLUMNS.
[Column] Anthony Mwangi: Functioning ORGWARE a panacea for Kenya economic transformation
Kenya has made significant strides in recent years, but there is still a need to steer economic growth to ensure a prosperous future for all Kenyans...read full column here
[Column] Christopher Saul: Kenya’s AI revolution can happen with the IT you already have
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to become the most prolific and impactful technology trend in the world today ...read full column here
[Column] Moses Anibaba: Building connections and opportunities for young Africans
Empowering the youth is vital for the continent’s growth and potential and is crucial for economic growth, innovation, peace, and security ...read full column here
INTERVIEWS.
[Interview] Kenneth Njeru, Director of Africa Afya Healthcare
I had an interest in investing and I identified industries that were great and also brought change to the community, healthcare and Information Technology … read full interview here
[Interview] Yvonne Nelson, Actress and Entrepreneur, Ghana
Yvonne Nelson is a renowned Ghanaian actress and producer who has led a life filled with significant moments that illuminate her remarkable characteristics as a human being… read full interview here
[Interview] Edouard Docteur, Chief Delivery Officer, Global Voice Group
GVG assists governments to increase efficiency, revenue, transparency and compliance, through intelligent big data solutions … read full interview here
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