Forbes Africa

Aiming High

THE HOSTING OF A global or continental sports tournament in the midst of a pandemic is no mean feat, and making it successful an even greater achievement.

The inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL), Africa’s premier men’s basketball league, at the newly-built Kigali Arena in Rwanda in the second half of May saw Egyptian giants Zamalek crowned champions of the first-ever National Basketball Association (NBA)- backed league outside of North America.

But it was not only the triumph of the North African side that was a highlight at the tournament. The event

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Forbes Africa

Forbes Africa4 min read
ON The BALL
Luxolo September has long been determined to be a shining light for excellence in Africa, with his thirst for knowledge and desire to change the status quo on the continent. South African September is the Head of TV and Communications for the Confede
Forbes Africa6 min read
‘People Should Start Looking To African Founders As The Experts…’
Amulti-hyphenate, Sabrina Elba launched S’ABLE Labs with her husband Idris Elba, aware that quality products for melanated skin were lacking. Her company works to build a more ethical and transparent supply chain focused on the wellness of the planet
Forbes Africa3 min read
From Innovation To Prosperity: The Pathway To Sustainable Africa
Towards the end of February, I attended the conference, Transforming Aftica: Innovating Oar Way Towards Sustainability, at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in South Africa. The question eloquently presented to us all by the organizers was: “How do

Related Books & Audiobooks