Sub-Saharan Africa
MultiChoice, Uefa secure landmark Kenyan anti-piracy takedown
Pay-TV broadcaster MultiChoice Kenya and Uefa have secured a ruling from the High Court of Kenya that orders a number of internet service providers (ISPs) in the country to permanently block access to…
SA Rugby adds Toyota as new sponsor ahead of Wales series
SA Rugby, the governing body of rugby union in South Africa, has agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with automotive company Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM)
EXCLUSIVE: DAZN close to IPL rights acquisition in major cricket markets
Subscription sports broadcaster DAZN is nearing an agreement for exclusive broadcast rights to cricket’s Indian Premier League in the UK, Australia and South Africa, SportBusiness understands.
Spring Media distributing media rights to expanded Women’s Cup
The Spring Media agency is exclusively distributing broadcast rights in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa to this year’s expanded Women’s Cup club team tournament held in Louisville, Kentucky.
ICC expects ‘keen competition’ for India rights after IPL sale
The International Cricket Council (ICC) believes there is plenty of appetite and budget left in the Indian market after last week's record-breaking Indian Premier League media rights auction, as the global…
NFL continues to expand international footprint with inaugural NFL Africa event
Damani Leech, NFL chief operating officer of international, speaks to SportBusiness about the strategy behind the “NFL Africa: The Touchdown” event in Ghana and further plans to grow the league in the continent.
Canal Plus’ MultiChoice shareholding nudges closer to 20 per cent
Canal Plus, the France-based pay-television broadcaster, has further increased its shareholding in pan-African broadcaster MultiChoice, owner of pay-television broadcaster SuperSport and pay-television…
Formula 1 seeking to push forward South African race plans
Formula 1 chief executive and president Stefano Domenicali has travelled to South Africa to hold talks to advance the motor-racing championship’s long-held goal of returning a grand prix to the continent.
Cricket South Africa teams up with Roc Nation Sports International
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has agreed to collaborate with entertainment and sports agency Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) to grow the governing body’s potential as a ‘sportstainment’ brand.
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NFL to stage first official events in Africa
League plans player camp, fan event, and flag football clinic in Ghana
EPCR expands Champions Cup, Challenge Cup with South African entries
European Professional Club Rugby, organising body of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup, has announced the expansion of the two club competitions with the inclusion of five South African teams
World Rugby Sevens Series to return to Australia and New Zealand in 2023
The World Rugby Sevens Series is to return to Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic as part of its biggest season to date, organisers have…
Tokyo officially reveals bid to host 2025 World Athletics Championships
Tokyo's bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2025 was confirmed yesterday (Wednesday), as Japanese officials welcomed an inspection team from World Athletics
Kigali Arena adds BK Group as naming-rights sponsor in $8m deal
Financial services company BK Group has acquired naming rights to Kigali Arena, a 10,000-seat venue in the Rwandan capital, in a six-year deal worth $8m (€7.5m).
Eagles become first NFL team to secure commercial rights in Africa
The Philadelphia Eagles have become the first National Football League team to secure commercial rights in Africa, with the franchise being granted international marketing access to Ghana.
Investec adds men’s SA Open title rights to investment in golf
Financial services company Investec has furthered its presence in golf with the title sponsorship of the men’s edition of the South African Open Championship.
CSA, SuperSport revisit T20 plans with new franchise league
Cricket South Africa and pay-television broadcaster SuperSport have announced plans to jointly create a new franchise T20 competition in South Africa
SA Rugby posts R8.9m surplus as Alexander re-elected as president
South Africa Rugby has reported a surplus of R8.9m (€536,000/$564,000) for the 2021 financial year, while its president Mark Alexander has been re-elected for another four years.