GENEVA, Switzerland, February 2, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — FIFA is deeply saddened by the tragic incidents which led to the death of football fans and others at last night’s match in Port Said (Egypt). As expressed by President Blatter in a letter to the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) today (direct link: http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/president/01/57/81/93/condolence_efa.pdf), FIFA is [...]

African Football Executive Confex 2012, Johannesburg 18-20 April 2012 We are pleased to announce a raft of confirmed top-level speakers this week including Joop Jensen, Technical Director, The Royal Dutch Football Federation, Helene Masanja, CEO, Future Century Ltd, Tanzania, Erick De La Fuente, Head of Media Technology, FIFA World Cup 2010 LOC, Dr Errol Sweeney, [...]

Shakira’s ‘Waka Waka’ Drives Successful Fundraising Efforts to Benefit Various African Causes Including FIFA’s ’20 Centres for 2010′ Initiative NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Music Entertainment today announced that “Listen Up! The Official FIFA World Cup 2010 Album,” the star-studded music collection that served as the soundtrack to the 2010 FIFA World [...]

JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, January 30, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ – Company creates spaces for fans to enjoy matches and share their passion for the game Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (http://www.samsung.com), a global leader in the consumer electronics industry – and long-time supporter of African football – is rallying fans across the continent to show their passion [...]

Avi Lasarow paid tribute to the life and work of the South African-born cricketer Basil D’Oliveira at the memorial service held at Worcester Cathedral BIRMINGHAM, England, Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Avi Lasarow, recently appointed Honorary Consul for the Republic of South Africa to the Midlands, today paid tribute to the life and work of [...]

Belfast, United Kingdom, January 21, 2012 –(PR.com)– Mahlatini, the UK’s leading travel agent for luxury African holidays, African safaris and luxury honeymoons, has increased its golfing holiday packages with the inclusion of the “Gary Player Golf Course” at Sun City. Sun City is not only an incredible family vacation spot, but is one of the [...]

Expats predict Ghana to win Cup, Drogba projected as MVP, Senegal seen as red card prone, according to report from leading international calling service provider ASHBURN, Va., Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — VIP Communications, Inc., a leading provider of international calling services and solutions, today announced the official release of its 2012 Africa Cup of [...]

Jackson Walker partner Bob Latham recently became the first American elected to the International Rugby Board Executive Committee in the organization’s 125-year history. Dallas, TX, January 14, 2012 –(PR.com)– It is a significant achievement for Mr. Latham, who joins an elite group of 10 who direct the activities of the International Rugby Board. Based in [...]

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM—16/01/2012 – Dr. Molefi Nathaniel Oliphant, Honorary Life President, South African Football Association and Vice President & Executive Member, Confederation of African Football (CAF) has been announced as a keynote speaker at the upcoming African Football Executive Confex 2012. The premier African football business conference and networking Expo is set to take place [...]

All the best young cyclists from throughout South Africa will this March take part in one of the foremost cycling events in the country – the TRAC National U23, Junior & U16 Tour 2012. Mpumalanga Kruger, South Africa, January 12, 2012 –(PR.com)– South Africa produces some of the best young cyclists in the world thanks [...]