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TOD partners with Harmonic to enhance live sports streaming across the MENA region
Harmonic and TOD, a premier sports and entertainment platform for the MENA region by beIN MEDIA GROUP, have announced a strategic partnership that elevates live sports streaming.
IFC, Proparco and Helios plan partnership to support Africa’s sports and entertainment sectors
A partnership with Helios Sports and Entertainment would offer an opportunity for IFC and Proparco to jointly address a long history of limited financing in Africa's creative sectors, including sports and entertainment, and catalyze private sector development in the region.
The Radisson brand enters Cape Town with the newly rebranded Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore
Radisson Hotel Group brings the renowned Radisson brand to South Africa's "Mother City" with the rebranding of Park Inn Cape Town Foreshore to Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore.
Southern African tourism stakeholders to get new regional disaster risk management and crisis communication plan
The SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance has concluded the successful completion of a pilot project on tourism disaster risk management and crisis communication for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
AFC Joins Ecobank and Soto Gallery to Host +234Art International Art Exhibition to empower African artists
AFC has joined forces with Ecobank Nigeria and Soto Gallery to host the +234Art Fair, a 10-day international exhibition intended as a springboard to promote Africa’s art and its artists.
Lilium Group and Didier Drogba Foundation are now co-owners of Team Drogba in the E1 World Championship
Lilium Group, the parent company of Vista Group the African financial services group, and the Didier Drogba Foundation announce that they are co-owners of Team Drogba in the E1 World Championship.
[Column] Frida Frans: The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) - A Beacon of Unity Amidst African Challenges
Hats off to the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire for securing the trophy of the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. What a host! It was a fascinating month as Africans united on the field of play.
CAF concludes extensive global TV-Broadcast agreements
CAF concludes extensive global TV-Broadcast agreements ahead of the kick-off of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023.
Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson, joins top YouTube MCN, Age Africa
Yvonne Nelson is the latest signee of Age Africa Agency, the top multi-channel network for YouTube creators, brands, publishers and artists in Africa responsible for the growth and management of YouTube channels.
[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. Africa Business Communities interviews with her.
[Ghana] Actress Yvonne Nelson relaunches Heels & Sneakers TV series on YouTube
After seven years of launching the Heels and Sneakers drama series on TV, actress Yvonne Nelson’s YN Productions has relaunched the series on YouTube with a captivating plot twist.
Nigeria's captivating canvas: The interplay of "Big Brother Naija" and HFM's influence
Augmented by the robust partnership with HFM (HF Markets), BBNaija beautifully articulates Nigeria’s heartbeat across various dimensions.
Boomplay announces new ad options across African markets
Africa-facing music streaming and download platform, Boomplay has officially announced the roll-out of its partnership product offerings, allowing artists, brands and potential advertisers to optimize towards more precise exposure and visibility.
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.
[ChatGPT Biography] Jason Njoku, Founder iROKOtv
Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm. As an experiment, Africa Business Communities is publishing a series of 100 biographies of the most successful entrepreneurs in Africa. We only ask the questions and let ChatGPT write.
Pop culture is the biggest influencer of African youth, report
Pop culture is the biggest influencer of African youth, according to the Who is Influencing Who? Unpacking Youth and Influence in Africa report.
Music In Africa Foundation and Goethe-Institut for the development of African creative Industry
The fund aims to accelerate development and increase the capacities of practitioners in the region
Radisson Hotel Group opens first Zambian resort near Victoria Falls
Radisson Hotel Group to announce the opening of Radisson Blu Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort, Zambia and is a key step towards its goal of reaching 150 hotels in operation and under development in Africa by 2025.
Visa Programme unlocks new opportunities in the creator economy
Creators are driving a revolution in digital commerce and culture – producing content that entertains, engages, and educates online communities in powerful new ways.
Les véhicules électriques débarquent dans le transport en commun au Cameroun
Baptisés « Greenrides », ces véhicules disposant d’une batterie rechargeable sur une borne alimentée à l’énergie solaire, et jouissant d’une autonomie de 250 km une fois chargés à 100%, font essentiellement des courses, dont le prix est identique à celui de la course à bord de véhicules ordinaires, apprend-on.
African Space and Satellite Industry now valued at USD 19.49 Billion
The African space economy in 2021 is valued at USD 19.49 billion and is projected to grow by 16.16% to USD 22.64 billion by 2026. The industry employs over 19,000 people across the continent.
Radisson Hotel Group expands its Moroccan portfolio with a new resort in the “Blue Pearl” region
Radisson Hotel Group announced the opening of its fifth hotel in Morocco, and its second Radisson Blu Resort in Saidia.
Les tout premiers responsables nommés à la tête du Centre d’échange de contenus de l’UAR à Alger
C’est une équipe de journalistes et d’ingénieurs rompus à la tâche qui s’apprête à prendre les rênes du tout nouveau Centre d’échange de contenus de l’Uar , à Alger.
KFC Africa partners with Serge Ibaka to empower youth through basketball
KFC Africa, the most loved fast-food brand in 23 markets across the continent, is partnering with Serge Ibaka, of the Milwaukee Bucks, to enable and uplift the continent’s youth and communities, whilst growing grass-roots basketball.
Radisson Hotel Group surpasses half-year growth target in Africa
Radisson Hotel Group surpasses half-year growth target in Africa with exciting new openings and market entries across both business and leisure destinations
ANOCA sign partnership to help growth of Canoe Sports in Africa
The International Canoe Federation and the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) have signed an agreement on Thursday which will pave the way for future development of canoeing on the continent.
Nigerian telecom operator 9mobile launches 9TV
Nigerian telecom operator 9mobile has launched the 9TV platform for customers with prepaid and hybrid subscriptions to watch their favourite films television shows, children's entertainment and live events on the go.
Anghami acquires live events and concerts company Spotlight
Anghami Inc., the leading music and entertainment streaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced the acquisition of Spotlight Events, an events and concert company specialized in managing and executing live events and concerts in the region.
Eni Rovuma Basin hands over school infrastructures at Cidadela das Crianças Primary School
Eni Rovuma Basin, on behalf of the Area 4 partners and together with ADPP, has inaugurated a school sports infrastructures at the Cidadela das Crianças community primary school in Maputo.
Mastercard signs MoU with Saudi Esports Federation to promote the Kingdom’s billion-dollar gaming industry
Mastercard and the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help promote the Kingdom’s billion-dollar gaming industry.
Boomplay ouvre ses portes en Côte d'Ivoire pour accroître la notoriété des artistes et la diffusion de la musique
Boomplay a ouvert ses bureaux en Côte d'Ivoire, pour améliorer le secteur et aider les artistes ivoiriens à toucher un public plus large à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur du continent.
Universal Music Group launches Virgin Music Label and Artist Services in Africa
Universal Music Group (UMG), the global player in music-based entertainment, announced the launch of Virgin Music Label & Artist Services in Africa.