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African Grand Prix: By securing the deal Rwanda has ensured that the world’s premier motorsport series will finally race on every inhabited continent. Photo: Formula1
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Rwanda’s F1 breakthrough: A blueprint for African ambition and a challenge to SA

Rwanda has secured a landmark 10-year deal to host the Formula 1 African Grand Prix from the early 2030s. This historic achievement brings the sport back to the continent for the…

  • Lelo Mzaca
6 min read
Masterclass: Mohammed Ben Sulayem (left), President of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile), Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda and Stefano Domenicali (right), President and CEO of Formula 1.
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The economic engine driving Rwanda's historic F1 deal

Formula 1 is returning to Africa after Rwanda sealed a landmark 10-year deal with Liberty Media to host the African Grand Prix, turning a high-stakes sporting event into a…

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
6 min read
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Rwanda’s bold bet on Aston Villa - global branding for tourism and economic growth

Rwanda has done it again, only bigger. The landlocked African country has secured a multi-year partnership with Aston Villa Football Club, becoming the club’s Principal Partner,…

  • Lelo Mzaca
5 min read