The strategic partnership will establish international development pathways for junior players, in a move that deepens sports cooperation between Kenya and France.

Debswana Diamond Company has been confirmed as the title sponsor of the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026, committing P16 million ($1.17 million) to the event scheduled for May 2–3 at the Botswana National Stadium.

The deal marks On’s entry into South Africa’s track and field market, as it builds presence across African athletics.

Bryson DeChambeau defeated Jon Rahm in a playoff to win LIV Golf’s first event in South Africa, securing a $4 million prize and extending his winning streak to two consecutive tournaments.

This sponsorship marks a strategic alignment with one of East Africa's leading endurance events.

Under a national development program - Angola has produced three internationally compliant stadiums in less than five months. As the country continues its ambition to host a future Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

At the centre of the controversy is a $6 million financial gap. With the result now overturned, the financial logic appears straightforward - Morocco should receive the winner's prize, and Senegal should revert to the runner-up allocation. However this raises a more complicated question: Is Senegal required to return the $6 million difference?

PUMA will supply all official on-court and off-court apparel across the league. This includes team uniforms, warm-up and training gear, referee kits, fan merchandise, and apparel tied to BAL's social impact and player development programs.

RB Leipzig will travel to South Africa for the first time in May 2026, extending the Bundesliga club’s international expansion into a region increasingly viewed as a key growth market for global football.

The country is set to deepen its global sports marketing strategy through a new tourism partnership with Chelsea FC, as the West African nation continues using elite football clubs to promote international travel and investment.

The program, called Dribble for Peace, forms part of the broader Built Within project launched in 2021 by Giants of Africa. The initiative aims to build 100 community basketball courts across the continent, with 45 courts already completed across 13 countries.

From March 17–April 7, 2026, Disney+ will stream 134 NCAA Men's and Women's Tournament games globally, with South African audiences accessing select games via ESPN channels on the platform.

In a statement, the league said it had “made the decision to part ways with Francis Ngannou,” adding that it has “great respect for Francis as both an athlete and a person”. Ngannou joined the PFL in 2023 after a high-profile departure from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, as one of the most significant free-agent signings in MMA history.

APR's exit stems from its direct affiliation with Rwanda's military, which was recently sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury over alleged involvement in regional conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

The initiative is part of a broader partnership between FIFA, the IOC and ANOCA aimed at expanding access to modern sports infrastructure across Africa.

Netstar a leading provider of vehicle tracking and telematics solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with the Sunshine Tour to develop advanced performance analytics and tracking technology for professional golf.

Under the partnership, ProBottlers will supply water and energy drinks to Zimbabwe's national football teams, including the senior men's and women's national teams, as well as youth national teams and grassroots development programmes across the country.

Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, also serving as Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, has met with NBA Africa CEO Claire Akamanzi to explore expanding and professionalizing basketball in the country.

The deal represents one of the more notable aviation partnerships in African basketball and reflects growing corporate interest in supporting elite women's sports programs across the continent.

The decision reflects mounting losses in the capital-intensive global streaming market and signals a broader shift in strategy as CANAL+ Group looks to reposition its digital entertainment platform across Africa.