Africa Business of Sport Podcast

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 In this episode, Edem is joined by International Olympic Committee Vice President and Presidential Candidate Juan Antonio Samaranch to discuss his vision for the future of the #OlympicMovement. They explore his motives and purpose behind bidding for the #IOCPresidency, his approach to evolving and repositioning the #TOPProgramme, and how the #IOC should navigate an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape while upholding its principle of political neutrality. The conversation also delves into the future of #OlympicBroadcasting, including the potential role of streaming platforms and social media networks, as well as Africa’s place in the Olympic Movement and the prospect of hosting an #OlympicGames on the continent. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dumGpMfb 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit ⁠⁠⁠mizizishop.com⁠⁠⁠ and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI International merchandise. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Watch or listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast #ABSP #IOC #OlympicMovement #IOCPresidency #OlympicGames #OlympicBroadcasting #IOCsInAfrica #SportsPodcast #SportsBiz #LinkedInSports #SportsContent

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by Dr. Layckan Van Gensen, sports law expert and Junior Lecturer at Stellenbosch University, to discuss how professional athletes in South Africa protect and commercialise their image, the key challenges plaintiffs face when claiming compensation for unauthorised use of their image under the common law of delict, the vulnerabilities South African athletes face in the digital age and the legal safeguards they can implement, the key provisions necessary in a potential Image Rights Act, and global best practices from jurisdictions like the United States that could inform South Africa’s future image rights legislation. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dVJUtHVf 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit ⁠⁠⁠mizizishop.com⁠⁠⁠ and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI International merchandise. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Watch or listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast #ABSP #ImageRights #SportsLaw #ContractLaw #Sportsbiz #Sportscontent #LinkedInsports #Sportspodcast

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 In this episode, Jabu and Edem return to review the recently-concluded third season of Betway SA20, South Africa's premier T20 cricket league. The duo detail the business of the SA20, the league's innovative fan engagement strategy, the commercial partnership portfolio that powers the league and the SA20's significance given the upcoming 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup and cricket's introduction as an Olympic sport at the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dYy7fyRR ---------------- 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit ⁠⁠⁠mizizishop.com⁠⁠⁠ and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI International merchandise. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Watch or listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast #ABSP #BetwaySA20 #T20 #ICCCricketWorldCup #Cricket #OlympicSport #Sportsbiz #Sportscontent #LinkedInsports #Sportspodcast

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 In the final episode of this year, Edem and Jabu mark the one-year mark until #AFCON2025 Morocco by having a conversation with African sport business expert, Reda Laraichi. Reda evaluates Morocco and Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF)'s readiness to host #AFCON2025 and the 2030 FIFA World Cup by considering how the North African state is boosting tourism revenues through hosting different sporting competitions, AFCON 2025's commercial landscape and how it will be boosted by the robust cross-collaboration between the public and private sector within the Moroccan economy and how hosting sporting events is fuelling the local economy and sports infrastructure development including the 115 000-seater Grand Stade Hassan II. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/drmPnUMW ---------------- 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit ⁠⁠⁠mizizishop.com⁠⁠⁠ and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI International merchandise. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Watch or listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast #ABSP #FRMF #AFCON2025 #CAF #2030WorldCup #WorldCupInAfrica #Sportsbiz #Sportscontent #LinkedInsports #Sportspodcast

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 In this episode, Edem and Jabu reflect on #FIFA’s unusual unopposed bidding process in awarding the 2030 and 2034 World Cups, Morocco co-hosting the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal, the African Development Bank Group issuing a €650m loan to Morocco for World Cup transportation infrastructure development, and Saudi Arabia’s successful 2034 World Cup bid with 15 new stadiums planned across four cities. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dUC_ru6z ---------------- 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit ⁠⁠⁠mizizishop.com⁠⁠⁠ and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI International merchandise. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Watch or listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast #ABSP #FIFA #2030WorldCup #2034WorldCup #WorldCupInAfrica #Sportsbiz #Sportscontent #LinkedInsports #Sportspodcast

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 In this episode, Jabu is joined by Dr. Kamilla Swart-Arries, Program Director of the Masters of Sports & Entertainment Management and Associate Professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, to discuss the potential return of Formula 1 to Africa. Dr. Swart-Arries explores the history of F1 on the continent, from the 1958 Moroccan Grand Prix to the last race held in South Africa in 1993. She also examines the prospects of Rwanda and South Africa as frontrunners to host the next African Grand Prix, highlighting the efforts of South African Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie in advocating for Kyalami's return to the F1 circuit. Together, they discuss the strategic and financial commitments needed for an African circuit to successfully host F1, considering the high costs and FIA circuit accreditation requirements involved. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dthYSDej ---------------- 👜 Listeners of our podcast can visit ⁠⁠⁠mizizishop.com⁠⁠⁠ and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI International merchandise. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Watch or listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast #ABSP #F1 #F1InAfrica #F1inSouthAfrica #F1inRwanda #Sportsbiz #Sportscontent #LinkedInsports #Sportspodcast

🚥 The Future of Formula 1 in Africa: From History to New Horizons 🚥 Africa 🌍 has a rich, yet often overlooked, history in the world of Formula 1 racing. The continent's journey with F1 began as early as 1958 with the Moroccan Grand Prix and later saw South Africa become the center of F1 action, hosting numerous races at Kyalami until 1993. But since then, the continent has been absent from the F1 calendar—an absence that raises the question: will Africa soon see the return of Formula 1? 🏎️ South Africa 🇿🇦 and Rwanda 🇷🇼 have emerged as the leading candidates to host what seems to be an inevitable African Grand Prix, each with their own impressive track records in hosting several mega-sporting events. 🇿🇦 South Africa, buoyed by public support and significant efforts from Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie, has been advocating for a revival at the historic Kyalami Circuit. McKenzie has held "positive discussions" with both F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA President Muhammad Ben Sulayem. In addition, Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit has been working with motorsport engineering consultancy, Apex Circuit Design, to match Formula 1 accreditation standards. 🇷🇼 Rwanda, with its strong economic growth and ambition to become a global sports destination, has also emerged as a compelling contender. President Paul Kgame seems adamant about bolstering Rwanda's ambitious sports policy by hosting a Grand Prix. Interestingly, the country will be hosting the 2024 FIA – Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile Awards - a clear strategic move to inch them closer to securing F1's return to Africa. Yet, bringing F1 back to Africa is no small feat. It requires not only the right infrastructure but also substantial investment to meet FIA's stringent circuit accreditation standards. The financial and logistical challenges are immense, but so too are the potential rewards for a continent ready to showcase its sporting legacy and capabilities on the world stage. 🎙️ On the latest episode of Africa Business of Sport Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Kamilla Swart-Arries, Program Director of the Masters of Sports & Entertainment Management and Associate Professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, who shares her expertise on the historical significance of F1 in Africa, the potential hosts for a future African Grand Prix, and the strategic moves required to make it a reality. 📲 Listen in and let me know your thoughts via the comments on: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dN3NTKnx Apple: https://lnkd.in/dEqhR5RQ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/d7b6MMNc ____________ ♻️ If you found this post useful, please reshare it with your network and follow me Jabu Mtwa and Africa Business of Sport Podcast for #africa #sportbiz views and updates. #linkedinsports #f1 #africa #grandprix #kyalami #kigali

🌍 Day 1 at The Football Foundation for Africa #AfricaFootballBusinessSummit 🌍 Reflecting on a productive and fruitful business trip to 🇰🇪, I was deeply inspired and immersed in the game-changing conversations at the 3rd edition of the #AfricaFootballBusinessSummit. The first day's panel discussions not only provided valuable insights but also illuminated the immense potential our continent's football landscape has to impact various industries. ✏️ Here are some key insights from today’s panels: ⚽ AFCON’s Role and Vision for 2027 🇰🇪🇺🇬🇹🇿 Discussions focused on to AFCON 2027's influence as a continental event that stimulates growth in industries beyond football across East Africa. As we look toward 2027, cross-national collaborations emerged as essential to create a cohesive and impactful tournament, with an emphasis on building strong regional narratives and networks. Securing corporate investment and government support in these areas will be vital to maximizing the tournament’s legacy across all hosting countries well beyond 2027. 🌐 Leveraging Sporting Events to Drive Trade and Diplomacy Positioning Africa as a top destination for major sporting events was another highlight. This panel delved into the significant economic and diplomatic potential of sports tourism, drawing lessons from other disciplines on structuring events that foster sustainable impact and enhance global connections. I particularly enjoyed absorbing Dr. Kamilla Swart-Arries learnings and anecdotes from her experience during the 2010 FIFA World Cup and its legacy in subsequent years 🇿🇦. 🎤 Media’s Role in African Sports Development On a panel titled "The Role of Media in African Sports Development", I mentioned the transformative strategic importance of the recently signed €245 million facility agreement between New World TV and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), that will see Afreximbank part finance NWTV's acquisition of African sport broadcasting rights. 💸 Asked by our brilliant moderator, SABC Sport Journalist, Nozibusiso Sibiya, I addressed the critical role of the SABC in broadcasting South African national games and CAF competitions on a free-to-air basis, referencing the once-off agreement to broadcast Springboks vs All Blacks on 31 August 2024. 🏈 SABC's recently announced media rights agreement with Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) offers wider access of premium African football properties to a larger South African and Sub-Saharan audience. 📃 Most notably, the agreement DOES NOT include rights to AFCON 2025 🇲🇦. P.S. Honour to have finally met Dr. Gerard Akindes - who has inspired my sports business journey - in-person and share both a table for breakfast and the stage with him. ⭐ ____________ ♻️ If you found this post useful, please reshare it with your network and follow me Jabu Mtwa for #africa #sportbiz views and updates. #afbs #ffa #footballbusiness

🌟 Speaker Announcement: Jabu Mtwa 🌟 We’re excited to introduce Jabu Mtwa, Founder, IOC Young Leader, and Podcaster, as one of the key speakers at the Business of Football Conference on 8 - 9 November 2024 at FNB Stadium! 🎤⚽ Jabu is a rising star in the world of sports business and law. He is the co-host and executive producer of the award-winning Africa Business of Sport Podcast, which has reached over 120 countries and formed partnerships with leading brands like MIZIZI International. With a background in International Relations & Law from the University of the Witwatersrand, as well as qualifications in Sports Law and Management, Jabu is well-versed in both the legal and business aspects of sports. His career also includes experience in corporate law and mergers and acquisitions, making him a dynamic speaker for this conference. As an IOC Young Leader, Jabu has contributed to international sports initiatives and played a vital role at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. He is also the founder of Golden City Football Club, a youth academy in Johannesburg that has thrived under his leadership. 📅 8-9 November 2024 📍 FNB Stadium Don’t miss out – register today! 📩 Email [email protected] #BusinessOfFootball #SpeakerAnnouncement #SportsInnovation #CEOsInSport #AfricanFootball #JabuMtwa #FootballBusinessConference

I’m excited to contribute to an upcoming webinar hosted by African Union Sports Council and Young African Leaders in Sport, where I will be discussing my journey working in the sports industry and my work on youth employability in sport under the International Olympic Committee – IOC Young Leaders Programme. 🌟 The purpose of this webinar series is to share insights on how Africa’s sports industry can provide meaningful business and professional opportunities for young people across the continent to generate income and form livelihoods. With youth unemployment being one of Africa's most pressing issues, I will be specifically highlighting how sport can be a transformative vehicle for job creation in tackling youth unemployment across the continent. ⛹🏾💵 I commend the collaborative efforts of the African Union Sports Council and Young African Leaders in Sport, which I am a Founding Member of, for facilitating dialogue for the sole purpose of empowering African youth with the knowledge and tools to leverage the synergies between the sports industry and employment opportunities. 🌱 🎟️ Register now for the webinar, which takes place on 31 October, aptly scheduled on the day we will mark two years until the #Dakar2026 Youth Olympic Games. ____________ ♻️ If you found this post useful, please reshare it with your network and follow me Jabu Mtwa and Africa Business of Sport Podcast for #africa #sportbiz views and updates. #ausc #employability #youth