Basketball Roundup: Angolan Bruno Fernando joins Real Madrid from the Toronto Raptors, Uganda takes...
Former Toronto Raptors player, Bruno Fernando is joining Spanish basketball giants, Real Madrid, Uganda’s Gazelles take down defending regional champions Egypt to qualify for the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket 2025 and Nigerian American Chiney Ogwumike is named the BAL’s first...
NBA commissioner pays tribute to Dikembe Mutombo with announcement of annual award
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver used an all-star event in San Francisco to announce the annual NBA Africa Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award. The award highlights the legacy and philanthropic work of the NBA's first-ever global ambassador.
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Africa’s gaming market is expanding beyond traditional giants
A new industry report shows Africa’s gaming sector is soaring beyond dominant markets such as South Africa and Nigeria, with emerging hubs like Eritrea and Niger leading in revenue growth.
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Africa’s gaming boom is no longer...
European clubs deepen talent hunt in Africa with Real Madrid’s first SA academy
European football giants are strengthening their presence in Africa, with Real Madrid launching its first soccer academy in South Africa. This move aligns with a growing trend of European clubs establishing academies across the continent to harness its rich...
South Africa, Rwanda go head-to-head on F1, Zanzibar also in the running
South Africa, Rwanda, and Zanzibar are accelerating their bids to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, reigniting hopes of bringing the sport back to the continent. With growing government support, ambitious infrastructure plans, and a passionate fanbase, Africa’s long-awaited...
Africa Basketball Update: BAL Combine ’25, Kenya preparations and Rwanda’s Super Cup kick off...
The BAL Combine ‘25 brought 30 prospective players from around the world to Rabat, Morocco, while Kenya's women’s national team The Lionesses prepared for their FIBA Afrobasket Qualifiers and APR continued their winning ways with another gold at the...
Africa’s casual gamers drive multi-billion-dollar payday for developers on and off the continent
Developers and companies including those overseas are finding ways to monetise Africa’s gamer base through innovative payment systems, ads, and partnerships.
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Gamepreneurs across Africa are converting millions of casual players into paying customers as the continent's...
How women e-gaming pioneers are navigating Africa’s growing esports landscape
Africa’s women gamers are seizing opportunities in the booming esports scene, breaking barriers and paving the way for more women in the sport.
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Twenty-six-year-old Magdaline Mumbi is living life in the fast lane. Both in real...
BAL’s 2025 season will showcase north, south Africa
The fifth season of the BAL kicks off in April 2025, marking a double milestone: Morocco will host the tipoff games for the first time, while South Africa will take centre stage for the playoffs and finals.
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In African Basketball: Senegal hosts Dakar En Jeux, FIBA Afrobasket qualifiers, Kenya gets BAL...
Senegal, set to host the Dakar En Jeux and the upcoming 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Qualifiers. continues to cement itself as a top basketball destination, while Kenya hosts it's first major basketball event in decades with the Basketball Africa League...