Malawi: Darts Association of Malawi Seeks Support to Boost Sport’s Growth

[ad_1] The Darts Association of Malawi (DAM) has appealed to interested entities to supplement the government's efforts in promoting darts in the country. DAM President Joe Zangazanga made the plea on Friday night, August 23, 2024, at the Blantyre Sports Club during a presentation of team uniforms by the Malawi School of Government (MSG), Mpemba Campus in Blantyre, to DAM. "We thank the Malawi School of Government for their timely gesture," "As we prepare to travel to Eswatini for a […]

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Africa: South Africa’s Johan Rupert Overtakes Dangote As Africa’s Richest Man

[ad_1] South Africa's luxury goods tycoon Johann Rupert has become Africa's top billionaires, overtaking Nigeria's Aliko Dangote, who has lost the prime spot. The 74-year-old controls the world's largest luxury watchmaker, Cie Financiere Richemont, through a family trust, with the Bellevue-based company owning renowned brands like Jaeger-LeCoultre and Cartier. According to the latest data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Rupert's net worth has increased to $14.3 billion, surpassing that of Dangote, whose fortune has decreased to $13.4 billion. Dangote, the […]

August 28, 2024 3

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South Africa: Gayton Mckenzie Silent On Basketball Fiasco

[ad_1] The sports minister promised to report back last Friday after chaos of U18 African Championship tournament came to light With less than one week to go, Basketball South Africa (BSA) has finally released the lists for the national teams that will be competing in this year's U18 Basketball African Championship. Players who were not selected are upset that many of the players chosen for the national squad did not have to go to the same trials they did. With […]

August 28, 2024 3

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Zimbabwe: Soccer Betting Is On the Rise Among Young Zimbabweans – Our Study Found It Can Serve a Positive Purpose

[ad_1] Betting on soccer games is a popular pastime in many African countries. A 2024 report by GeoPoll found that 76.16% of respondents from Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania and Nigeria had gambled or placed bets and that soccer was by far the most popular sport to bet on. Young men (aged 16 to 34) make up the bulk of soccer bettors in those countries. Much has been written about the negative aspects of sports betting, including the risk […]

August 27, 2024 3

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Lesotho: LTDC Collects M4 Million From Tourism Levies

[ad_1] The Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) has collected M4 million in levies since the introduction of the Tourism Levy Regulations, 2021, about 18 months ago. The funds have been used to spruce up the LTDC's corporate image and capacitate the Lesotho Council on Tourism (LCT), which supports tourism companies, among other things. Additionally, the funds have been used to cater for the LTDC's participation in the annual Africa Travel Indaba for two consecutive years. The tourism levy is a […]

August 16, 2024 3

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Zimbabwe: Online Border Systems to Improve Efficiency

[ad_1] Zimbabwe is working towards introducing computerised and online border management systems at all entry points to improve efficiency, eliminate errors, reduce human interface and curb potential corruption. Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe toured the Immigration Department unit at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport yesterday to assess progress made so far. "We need to implement the integrated computerised system which the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage has embarked on which includes those in the civil […]

August 16, 2024 2

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Southern Africa: SADC Tourism Night in Full Swing At Heritage Cultural Village

[ad_1] The highly anticipated SADC Tourism Night, which is being hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, has kicked off in style at the Heritage Cultural Village, Museum of African Liberation in Harare. The event started at 5 pm and has attracted several dignitaries, including SADC ministers and senior officials, ambassadors accredited to Zimbabwe, and Zimbabwe's cabinet ministers. Led by Tourism Minister Barbara Rwodzi, the delegation includes Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Dr Frederick Shava, Higher and […]

August 16, 2024 4

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South Africa: Olympics – 4 Things South African Sport Tourism Can Learn From What Went Right in Paris

[ad_1] If you followed the Paris 2024 Olympics broadcast, you'll have noticed the breathtaking city backdrop to events, the festive atmosphere and active support of spectators. Touted as marking a new era, the games introduced several innovations in its planning and delivery - starting with an opening ceremony outside a stadium for the first time ever. I was fortunate to be among the Paris crowd as both a researcher and a sport fan. I research and teach sport tourism and […]

August 14, 2024 3

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Mozambique: Inhambane Records 75.1 Million Dollars From Tourism

[ad_1] Maputo — The southern Mozambican province of Inhambane recorded, over the first half of this year, 4.8 billion meticais (75.1 million dollars at the current exchange rate) in revenue from tourism. According to Emídio Nhantumbo, Inhambane Provincial Director of Culture and Tourism, interviewed by AIM, on Saturday, at the closure of the International Tourism Fair (FIKANI), a four-day event that took place Maputo, this revenue is an increase of 43.2 per cent compared to the same period of last […]

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