Africa

Saudi Arabia fuels sports diplomacy to cement and expand economic ties with Africa

Saudi Arabia is ramping up its use of sports diplomacy to solidify and expand economic ties with Africa, viewing it…

4 months ago

bird TenX: 10 African players who dominated European leagues in the 2023/24 season

From England to Germany, Spain to Italy, and France, players of African descent played pivotal roles in securing silverware for…

6 months ago

How elite riders are conquering Africa’s harshest terrains as mountain biking booms

Extreme African terrains, whether mountains or deserts, are proving to be an attraction for the global mountain bike racing community.…

6 months ago

A booming fitness culture in Africa is attracting global players

Africa's workout and fitness culture is thriving and with its growth, it is attracting international gym service providers and global…

6 months ago

Football stars boost tech investment in Francophone Africa’s rising hubs

Overseas football stars hailing from Francophone Africa are upping their game in startup investments, driving a surge in deal value…

9 months ago

15 African players in the 2023/24 NBA

Africa's representation in the NBA continues to rise, both in terms of numbers of players and earning power. 15 African…

1 year ago

Africa’s magnificent distance runners are fuelled by tech, grit and strategy

Recent strides by African athletes in marathon running have been nothing short of extraordinary. While the advent of advanced "super…

1 year ago

Sailing towards a new era: African sailors are navigating new frontiers

Men participating in a sailing sports race. (Photo: Pexels)

2 years ago

Sports business in Africa is on the rise

African entrepreneurs are introducing innovative business models into the sports industry, providing opportunities for sports talents to earn more money.…

2 years ago

Africa’s ‘over-the-top’ sports consumption

African football fans are keeping up with the World Cup 2022 games from their mobile devices on the back of…

2 years ago