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NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum.
Basketball

BAL to announce first franchises in 2027, transition timeline remains uncertain

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Former NBA centre Mangok Mathiang
Basketball

Former Tigers star Mathiang joins Adelaide 36ers

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
APR BBC and Patriots during the Game 4 at BK Arena in Kigali. Photo by Elvis Ndateba Mico
Basketball

RBL recap: Patriots’ run this season reminded us to dream

Thursday, August 27, 2026
RSSB Chief Executive Officer Régis Rugemanshuro speaks to players and fans during the celebration of the 2026 BAL title in Kigali on Saturday, June 13. Photos by Kellya Keza
Basketball

RSSB boss talks sports investment, future targets after Tigers’ BAL triumph

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The 21st annual Kigali International Peace Marathon (KIPM), will take place from Saturday, June 13 to 14. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

How peace marathon highlights Rwanda’s sports tourism

Friday, June 12, 2026
NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum speaks at a panel discussion.

Kigali well-positioned for BAL franchise, says NBA official

Thursday, June 04, 2026
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Basketball

BAL Innovation Summit highlights Africa’s growing sports economy

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The BAL could turn into a franchise, according to NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamanzi. Courtesy
Basketball

What’s a sports franchise as BAL eyes structural shift?

Monday, April 06, 2026
Clare Akamanzi speaking during a press conference to officially open the 2026 BAL season in Pretoria on Friday, March 27. Photo by Damas Sikubwabo
Basketball

Akamanzi talks plans to turn BAL into a franchise

Sunday, March 29, 2026
President Paul Kagame meets with Adam Silver, Commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and Mark Tatum, Deputy Commissioner of the league on Monday, February 16.Photo by Village Urugwiro
Basketball

Kagame, NBA boss hold talks

Monday, February 16, 2026
South African DJ Blue Aiva will be the main headliners for second edition of the ‘Improper Access’ concert, scheduled for June 28 at Zaria Court Kigali-File
Music

South Africa’s Blue Aiva awaited in Kigali

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Karake at a construction site. His company Kefa Sports has built about 50 rubber courts in Rwanda. Courtesy.
Basketball

How Rwandan man is building top basketball courts all over Africa

Thursday, May 29, 2025