International sports’ appetite for Africa could boost economies
African countries would do well not to focus solely on sports such as football, which are already popular on the continent. So-called challenger sports can also be economically beneficial
03 March 2024 - 00:00
There is a growing appetite for international sporting competitions to be held in Africa. In 2023 South Africa hosted the Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup and the Netball World Cup, while Cape Town became the first African city to host a Formula E e-Prix. ..
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