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NBA and FIBA to host first Basketball Without Borders camp in East Africa
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have announced that the 21st Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa camp will take place in Kigali, Rwanda. Set for 23-26 August at the Petit Stade, this marks the programme’s first venture into East Africa, following previous successful editions in Angola, Egypt, Senegal and South Africa.
The prestigious camp will welcome 60 of Africa’s most promising young basketball players, both male and female, aged 18 and under. Participants will receive expert coaching from current and former NBA, WNBA, and FIBA professionals, alongside comprehensive life skills and leadership training.
FIBA’s Head of Players Unit, Kimberley Gaucher, highlighted Rwanda’s growing significance in African basketball, citing recent achievements, including hosting the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying tournament and multiple Basketball Africa League events.
Nike, BWB’s global partner since 2002, will provide participants with athletic apparel and footwear.
Read the original article here: https://nba.africa-newsroom.com/press/the-national-basketball-association-nba-and-the-international-basketball-federation-fiba-to-host-first-basketball-without-borders-camp-in-east-africa?lang=en
Samoa Father’s Day
Father’s Day is a global celebration dedicated to honouring the essential role that fathers and father figures play within the family and society. While it is observed on different dates worldwide, its significance lies in recognising fathers’ love, sacrifices, and contributions to family life and the broader community.
Samoa is distinctive in making Father’s Day a public holiday since 2005, underscoring the Pacific nation’s profound respect for family values and parental honour. Over time, this celebration has evolved beyond a simple acknowledgement to become a significant cultural event. It not only honours traditional paternal roles as providers but also recognises the modern father’s active participation in child-rearing and domestic responsibilities. This shift reflects broader societal changes in the understanding of fatherhood, where emotional support and involvement in daily family life are increasingly valued alongside economic provision.
AFC reports US$50B GDP impact and 7M jobs created through scalable infrastructure model
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has released its annual Development Impact Report, showcasing significant achievements across 36 African countries. The report reveals that AFC-backed projects have contributed over US$50 billion to GDP and created 7 million jobs through 166 projects.
A standout achievement is the establishment of Infinity Power, Africa’s largest renewable energy platform, which currently delivers 1.4 GW of clean electricity and plans to reach 3 GW by 2030. The platform demonstrates AFC’s commitment to leading Africa’s energy transition.
Notable projects include the Lobito Rail Corridor linking Angola, DRC, and Zambia, which has reduced export timelines from 45 to 7 days, and the Kamoa-Kakula copper mine, contributing 6% to DRC’s GDP. The organisation’s success in blending strategic development with commercial viability offers a blueprint for accelerating Africa’s infrastructure development.
Read the original article here: https://africafinancecorporation.africa-newsroom.com/press/africa-finance-corporation-reports-us50-billion-gdp-impact-and-7-million-jobs-created-through-scalable-infrastructure-model?lang=en
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