E159: Connecting Africa to Global Sport Education with GIS ā Rick Cross
In this episode, Edem is joined by Rick Cross, Global Recruitment Manager at the Global Institute of Sport (GIS), to unpack a new and exciting partnership between GIS and Africa Business of Sport. They explore why Africa is a key focus market for international sports education, the uniqueness of GIS programs like the MSc in International Sport Management and MA in Sports Agency, and how this partnership unlocks real opportunities for African students. Rick shares insights on employability, the flexibility of learning across global campuses or online, and the long-term impact this initiative aims to have on the African sport ecosystem. ---------------š Listeners of our podcast can visit ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā mizizishop.comā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise.-------------------š We value your input! Take our quick survey and help improve the podcast: ā ā ā ā ā ā https://forms.gle/KrQX9QTYjxmfpDHB7ā ā ā ā ā ā ā The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā šŗ Subscribe NOW to our brand new ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā YouTubeā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā and turn on the notificationš to be the first to receive the latest releases from the podcast!š² Follow us: ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Instagramā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā LinkedInā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Xā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā š„ Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast
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E158: World Cup 2026, LA28 and the Politics of Hosting Under Trump ā Jonathan Miseroy
In this episode, Edem and Jabu sit down with Jonathan Miseory, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Hadaf Global, to have a timely conversation about sport and international diplomacy. They trace the roots of sport diplomacy, examine how events like AFCON 2025 and the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics reflect Africaās increasing use of sport to expand its soft power, and explore how upcoming sporting mega-events like the 2026 FIFA World could shape a new era of sport diplomacy under a Trump administration.---------------š Listeners of our podcast can visit ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā mizizishop.comā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise.-------------------š We value your input! Take our quick survey and help improve the podcast: ā ā ā ā ā https://forms.gle/KrQX9QTYjxmfpDHB7ā ā ā ā ā ā The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā šŗ Subscribe NOW to our brand new ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā YouTubeā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā and turn on the notificationš to be the first to receive the latest releases from the podcast!š² Follow us: ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Instagramā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā LinkedInā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Xā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā š„ Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast
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E157: Inside AWFC's Game-Changing Deal with DAZN ā Maxwell Kalu
In this episode, Edem is joined by the Founder of African Warriors Fighting Championship (AWFC), Maxwell Kalu, to discuss the groundbreaking broadcasting deal between AWFC and DAZN, a major milestone that significantly expands the reach of traditional African combat sports to global audiences. They explore AWFCās broadcasting strategy prior to the DAZN partnership, including its digital-first approach and grassroots community engagement. The conversation also covers the imminent launch of PFL Africa and its implications for the AWFC and the wider growth of the MMA and combat sports market across the continent. Finally, they delve into how Silverbacksā recent minority stake acquisition in AWFC has impacted the business and elevated investor confidence in African fighting promotion companies.---------------š Listeners of our podcast can visit ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā mizizishop.comā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise.-------------------š We value your input! Take our quick survey and help improve the podcast: ā ā ā ā https://forms.gle/KrQX9QTYjxmfpDHB7ā ā ā ā ā The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā šŗ Subscribe NOW to our brand new ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā YouTubeā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā and turn on the notificationš to be the first to receive the latest releases from the podcast!š² Follow us: ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Instagramā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā LinkedInā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Xā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā š„ Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast
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E156: What Next for Royal AM? ā Louis Botha & Nqobile Ndlovu
In this episode, Jabu is joined by tax lawyer Louis Botha and Director of Cash n Sport Research, Nqobile Ndlovu, for a comprehensive discussion the firesale of Royal AM amid tax debts incurred by its owner, Shawn Mkhize. Jabu, Louis, and Nqobile break down the legal, financial, and sporting implications of the case, analysing how it fits into the broader context of South African football.Topics covered include Shawn Mkhize's longstanding tax dispute with SARS, the extensive powers that the curator bonis Jacob Venter has over Royal AM, the unsuccessful bid by Roy Moodley for Royal AM, what happens if the curator does not receive satisfactory bids for the club, and what the Royal AM case reflects about the PSL clubs' corporate governance and financial sustainability.---------------š Listeners of our podcast can visit ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā mizizishop.comā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise.-------------------š We value your input! Take our quick survey and help improve the podcast: ā ā ā ā https://forms.gle/KrQX9QTYjxmfpDHB7ā ā ā ā ā The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā šŗ Subscribe NOW to our brand new ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā YouTubeā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā and turn on the notificationš to be the first to receive the latest releases from the podcast!š² Follow us: ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Instagramā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā LinkedInā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Xā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā š„ Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast
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BREAKING: Zimbabwe Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry Elected as 10th IOC President
In this episode, Edem and Jabu react to the announcement that Zimbabwe's Minister of Sport and IOC Member, Kirsty Coventry, has been elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committe. They discuss the historic development as Coventry becomes the first female president of the IOC and the first African president of the organisation, and outline her plans to reimagine The Olympic Partner (TOP) Programme and Olympic broadcasting.---------------š Listeners of our podcast can visit ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā mizizishop.comā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā and enter our special discount code "ABSP20" at checkout to receive a 20% off discount on any MIZIZI merchandise.-------------------š We value your input! Take our quick survey and help improve the podcast: ā ā ā https://forms.gle/KrQX9QTYjxmfpDHB7ā ā ā ā The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā šŗ Subscribe NOW to our brand new ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā YouTubeā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā and turn on the notificationš to be the first to receive the latest releases from the podcast!š² Follow us: ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Instagramā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā LinkedInā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Xā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā š„ Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast
Africa Business of Sport Podcast is an award-winning sport business podcast that delivers expert analysis of business trends, stories and developments across the sport industry in Africa and globally. The podcast gathers and interrogates various global and local perspectives of the rapidly evolving sports business ecosystem. Co-hosted by African sport business experts Edem Spio and Jabu Mtwa.
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