South Africa
Media

Independent sports producer Sunset+Vine has signed a deal with UK commercial station ITV to provide coverage of the Volvo Ocean Race.
Media

The most senior administrators in African football will be presenting plans for commercial opportunities around the 2010 FIFA World Cup during the Global Conference at Soccerex 2005.
Media

The Queensland Reds Super 14 team will play their home games at Lang Park, home of rugby league's Brisbane Broncos, from next season.
Business

The World Bowls Tour (WBT) has agreed a deal with engage Mutual Assurance for title sponsorship of the International Open next month.
Media

Cricket fans in Australia, India, South Africa and the UK will be able to watch action from the Johnnie Walker Super Series on their mobile phones.
Business

ABN AMRO, the international banking group, has appointed Pitch PR to oversee a global PR campaign around its team sponsorship in the 2005-06 Volvo Ocean Race.
Business

Reigning domestic Twenty20 champions in 20:20 cricket from around theworld will compete in a three-day, six team tournament in the UK nextmonth.
Events

Rally Ireland has launched its bid to host a round of the World Rally Championship in the country from 2007.
Events

MTN South Africa has signed an exclusive agreement for mobile telephony rights to the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Events

MTN South Africa has signed an exclusive agreement for mobile telephony rights to the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Sponsorship & Marketing

A1 Grand Prix has confirmed its inaugural season race calendar, featuring 24 races over 12 weekends.
Media

The UK’s Sky Sports, South Africa’s SuperSport and Sony in India, have won the rights to televise the inaugural International 20:20 Club Championship.
Business

The world's first Grand Prix Masters Series revs up next year featuring some of motorsport's most famous names from yesteryear.
Media

The Asian Cricket Council and Africa Cricket Association have announced Nimbus Sports International of Singapore as its sole commercial partner for the Afro-Asia Cup.
Business

New York City will be a host of the Clipper 05-06 Round the World Yacht Race during its port visit in May 2006.

The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) is prepared to change the dates in its bid to host the 2011 World Cup.

The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) is prepared to change the dates in its bid to host the 2011 World Cup.
Events

A1 Grand Prix has announced seven international television deals that will see races beamed live into more than 290 million households across 50 countries.