Disney+ expands in South Africa with live sports

Disney+ expands in South Africa with live sports

Disney+ added ESPN and ESPN2 to its South African streaming line-up on Thursday, giving subscribers access to international sporting leagues at no extra cost. The new channels bring live and studio sports programming from the US and the around the world, alongside ESPN’s documentaries and sports news. Kyle de Klerk, sports director at The Walt…

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Africa: Kagame Urges Sports Bodies to End ‘Outdate’ Bias Against African Hosts

Africa: Kagame Urges Sports Bodies to End ‘Outdate’ Bias Against African Hosts

Kigali, Rwanda — President Paul Kagame has urged the global sporting community to embrace fairness and inclusivity, criticizing what he described as outdated skepticism toward non-traditional hosts of major international competitions. Speaking on Thursday at the opening of the 194th UCI Congress–held alongside the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali–Kagame said doubting the ability…

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Africa: Kagame Urges Sports Bodies to End ‘Outdate’ Bias Against African Hosts

Africa: Building Africa’s Sports Ecosystem – Clare Akamanzi On Sports, Leadership and Breaking Boundaries

Clare Akamanzi, CEO of NBA Africa, was recently in Rwanda to attend the just-concluded Giants of Africa Festival, a signature event nurturing young talent and promoting sports across the continent. Known primarily for her sharp business acumen and leadership in public service and development, Akamanzi rarely delves into personal matters in public. But in this…

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Africa Cup of Nations 2025-2026: How Odds88’s Sports Odds Aggregation Is Powering Smarter Betting and Business Decisions Across the Continent

Africa Cup of Nations 2025-2026: How Odds88’s Sports Odds Aggregation Is Powering Smarter Betting and Business Decisions Across the Continent

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 – 2026 will feature 24 national teams that will compete across nine stadiums. With more than 50 matches to manage, sportsbook operators are going to need to be capable of handling a high volume of data, along with live updates and shifting odds across a wide range of markets….

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