American Football’s NFL came to Kenya this weekend for its latest competition on the African continent as it seeks to win converts to the sport. US sports have increasingly sought to break into the African market, with the NBA launching a high-profile Basketball Africa League in 2019, based in Rwanda. Recent days saw a third […]
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Africa backing Infantino for unique fourth term as FIFA president
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says it is backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s bid for a fourth term as head of football’s global governing body. In a statement after a meeting before the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, CAF said it had “unanimously agreed” to support Infantino when the FIFA chief stands for re-election in […]
Usman Khan tops FEI Middle East & Africa Eventing rankings
Pakistan’s equestrian rider Usman Khan has been ranked No. 1 in the Middle East and Africa Eventing Zone in the 2025 World Rankings released by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI). The FEI announced the rankings on January 6, placing Usman Khan at the top of the regional standings and elevating Pakistan to the No.1 position […]
Fasset acquires DAO PropTech to accelerate Tokenized Real-World Asset adoption across Africa and Asia
Dubai, UAE – 5th November 2025 – Fasset, a leading global banking and investment platform, has announced the strategic acquisition of DAO PropTech, Pakistanʼs leading real estate tokenization and investment platform, to accelerate its expansion into real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Fasset will acquire DAO Proptechʼs core technology stack, intellectual property, user base and key team members to scale tokenized RWA adoption globally. The deal is anchored in DAO PropTechʼs proven […]
Babar likely to make T20I return for Pakistan against S Africa
Babar Azam’s return is expected in the T20I series against South Africa. The proposal to send the senior batter to Dubai for the Asia Cup could not be implemented. According to details, Babar Azam last played a T20 International match against South Africa in December. Since then, he has not been included in Pakistan’s T20 […]
COVID disrupted measles vaccinations in Africa and now cases are surging
COVID disrupted measles vaccinations in Africa and now cases are surging. Clutching an umbrella, medical records and her two-year-old daughter, Kani Fall negotiated the brown puddles lapping at the hospital gate, the final hurdle in a two-hour, rain-soaked journey to her nearest vaccination clinic in western Gambia. Fall waited with dozens of mothers and babies […]
What’s behind South Africa’s flood disaster
Durban, South Africa: South Africa, the continent’s most industrialised country, has largely escaped the tropical cyclones that regularly hit its neighbours. But last week, storms pummelled the east coast city of Durban, triggering heavy floods and landslides that killed more than 440. Here are the main questions behind the floods and devastation. – Did climate […]
Former US President Obama joins NBA Africa as partner
Former US President Barack Obama has joined NBA Africa as a strategic partner, advancing social responsibility efforts across the continent, the NBA announced on Tuesday. Obama will support programs and partnerships that provide greater gender equality and economic inclusion. Obama will have a small equity stake in the new venture, which over time he intends […]
South Africa tourism on edge with double impact of virus, riots
Graced with rolling vineyards, bountiful big game, the iconic Table Mountain, endless sandy beaches and vast cultural riches, South Africa would have expected to cash in on a post-virus travel boom. But a week of violent rioting and looting risks deterring foreign visitors and hammering hopes of recovery, the industry says, compounding losses caused by […]
Zuma graft trial to resume after deadly South Africa violence
The long-running corruption trial of South Africa’s jailed ex-president Jacob Zuma was due to resume virtually on Monday, despite deadly violence that swept the nation after his imprisonment in an unrelated case. Zuma faces 16 charges of fraud, graft and racketeering related to the 1999 purchase of fighter jets, patrol boats and military gear from […]