Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Monday, 10 October 2022
AFRICAN TECH POWER
#1milliondevsprogram Is Power Learn Project’s Flagship Programme To Train African Techies By 2027
Goal is to drive transformative change for the youth of Africa through technology skilling
By Thandisizwe MGUDLWA
CAPE TOWN/South Africa: In the 21st century knowledge-based economic system, the wealth of our nations will not be based on what is found beneath the ground; but on what is found between the ears. Startup Business Campus is super excited to partner up with PLP on this exciting high-impact capacity building initiative; that seeks to unlock Africa’s digital economy and create pathways to sustainable prosperity for young people on the continent, says Lucky Litelu, Founder, and CEO of Startup Business Campus and head of Partnerships, Incubation & Investments.
And at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Power Learn Project (PLP) in partnership with Adanian Labs S.A and the ICRD Group’s Startup Business Campus last month launched the #1MillionDevs4Africa Program in South Africa, in a bid to train 1 Million software developers across the continent by 2027. South Africa is the second country in Africa, after Kenya, to introduce the #1MillionDevs4Africa program. For South Africa to realize the opportunity the 4IR (4th Industrial Revolution) offers, it is imperative that the current tech capacity gap is addressed.
Moreover, in accordance with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s commitment to a “skills revolution”, PLP in partnership with Startup Business Campus, one of South Africa’s leading entrepreneurial investment hubs, are looking to build a large talent pool that are ready to build local solutions that scale globally, support the local and global tech industry, provide employment for young people, and solve pertinent local challenges. And launched in 2022 in Kenya, PLP is a Pan African impact organization with a vision of driving transformative change for the youth in Africa by empowering them with relevant technology capacity through the provision of quality, affordable and decentralized tech training. The transfer of skills, skills development, and technological capacity have been flagged as critical to developing solutions for unemployment and underemployment in South Africa, and Africa as a whole.
“Our goal is to drive transformative change for the youth of Africa through technology skilling. The program will offer online junior software development training, consisting of curated programming languages as well as a soft skills component in employability, entrepreneurship, and their mental well-being with our health partner AfyaRekod in order to enable the learners to not only acquire entry level smart technology jobs but to also be wholesome members of the community.
Through support from partners, the course will be covered on full scholarships, so the learners’ only concern is to learn and absorb as much as they can, as they prepare to navigate the digital revolution with us,” says Mumbi Ndung’u, Chief, Growth & Operations Officer for Power Learn Project.
“Upon completion of the course, learners will have access to a number of opportunities and alternative educational pathways through the organization, ranging from internships and proof of work opportunities or venture studio and incubator connections if they want to explore entrepreneurship,” states Ndung’u.
According to the PLP, it aims to kickstart software careers with entry level, fully funded training using free data access and a self-paced learning management over a period of 16 weeks. The course ranges from programming languages such as Python and Dart Programming with Flutter to Blockchain 101, Databases, Data Science, and Entrepreneurial skills. The learners will then have opportunities for hands-on practical experience through a proof of work module.
In addition, learners will earn a certificate upon successful completion of the course and join a community of young skilled Africans ready to take on digital opportunities. They will also be equipped with life skills such as financial literacy, Health and Well-being with our partner AfyaRekod, who will provide them access to their mental health data and support when in need among many more. These will help them navigate the fast paced evolving world as productive members of society.
“We are all working towards the Pan African dream of building relevant capacity to extract value from the fourth industrial revolution. We invite our partners and especially our learners from across Africa, to join us on this journey of transformation,” says John Kamara, chairman of the Power Learn Project board.
Furthermore, in the pilot phase of the South African programme, PLP aims to train 1000 software developers in South Africa over a period of four months. Over the next few months PLP is looking to launch four more pilot countries; Zambia, Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda & Rwanda, with West and North Africa, envisioned for phase 2 of the programme. The scholarship program is officially accepting applications as of 1st September 2022.
SMART YOUTH POWER
WiseYouth: Do Africa and its youth need another AU project?
The African Union (AU) has started another youth initiative to advance peace. WiseYouth was endorsed in February by state leaders and will create a network of practitioners under 35 years to join AU conflict prevention and mediation processes.
At face value, WiseYouth shows the AU’s commitment to dealing with youth grievances about their exclusion from peacebuilding processes. If done right, it could draw more young people into election observation, conflict mediation and dialogue. But will it be fully resourced and implemented, and can it help resolve Africa’s violent conflicts?
The initiative is intended to enhance inclusion and participation at a continental level, but there is no guarantee that it will do the same at the country level. In the past, similar projects such as FemWise Africa have barely induced action among African states. They have also struggled to overcome problems of limited financing and participation by the AU.
Nonetheless, WiseYouth could carve a niche for itself and stand out among the other similar AU youth initiatives. Membership will comprise youth with skills and experience who can initiate and sustain peace and security work. WiseYouth could draw young people into AU plans to guard democratic values, especially in the face of increasing coups and unconstitutional changes of government.
The job will mean working not just with the AU but also at the regional level. Africa’s regional economic communities must extend the WiseYouth initiative to their member countries. This will require allocating more resources and capacity to youth issues. Some regional blocs like the Southern African Development Community have yet to establish projects bigger than a youth desk in their secretariat.
WiseYouth should take lessons from other AU attempts to mainstream young people into governance and security processes. The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Youth Network has existed since 2019 and has succeeded in getting youth input ahead of country reviews. The APRM has also consulted and documented vital youth-related issues. The African Governance Architecture of the AU Commission has done the same via its annual youth gatherings.
The AU must learn from these initiatives to plan a roadmap for WiseYouth. In particular, the latest project must achieve more – both for young people and for stability in Africa – than convening meetings and drafting documents.
Lessons from other AU Commission initiatives such as the Panel of the Wise and its subsidiary, FemWise-Africa, are also worth considering. Both comprise conflict prevention experts deployed by the AU to support peace efforts across the continent. Although endorsed by the AU, they still struggle for equal representation and effectiveness.
WiseYouth is intended to be a continent-wide mechanism whose members represent all five of the AU’s geographical regions. AU Commission youth leaders have short-term contracts to ensure opportunities for as many young leaders as possible. This should be adapted to enable a regional rotation to retain skilled young peacebuilders.
Four steps can ensure that WiseYouth’s goal of sustainable and inclusive youth participation in AU peace and governance efforts is achieved.
First, when WiseYouth is operational, the AU Commission should make funds available to ensure its members are present when peace and security issues are discussed and acted upon. New initiatives in the AU continue to be underfunded. A recent example is the Youth Envoy’s Office which, now with its second envoy in place, lacks the funding and technical backing to represent youth effectively.
Second, WiseYouth could bring together the best personnel in the AU Commission’s growing Youth 4 Peace Africa network. The network of young peacebuilders has been built up over the past four years and includes youth already active in their communities. They should be given a chance to be part of this new venture. The first African Youth Ambassadors for Peace cohort finished their terms in February, and their skills should also be used.
Third, the AU must urge African states to increase youth participation in conflict prevention. This will enable WiseYouth to grow deep roots across the continent and capitalise on the vast potential of young people.
Last, WiseYouth has timing on its side. Young people are increasingly playing a role in the AU system, with a Youth Envoy and a string of ambassadorial positions rotationally filled with youth leaders.
Rather than being seen as another ceremonial initiative, a well-planned campaign is needed to show countries the value of WiseYouth for Africa’s stability. Although the impact of conflict remains devastating, excluding the youth worsens the consequences of crises.
Muneinazvo Kujeke, Research Officer, Training for Peace, Institute for Security Studies (ISS) Pretoria
This article is published as part of the Training for Peace Program (TfP), funded by the government of Norway.
(This article was first published by ISS Today, a Premium Times syndication partner. We have their permission to republish).
Thursday, 6 October 2022
YOUTH4PEACE POWER
Youth for Peace Africa Programme, way to go
CAPE TOWN: JUNE 16 in this year of 2022, will mark 46 years since the 1976 Student uprising.
And as part of the youth month programme, there will also be commemoration of the Youth Day, which is on JUNE 16.
It would do well for South Africa to galvanize its youths and resources into positive and constructive action in developing the country and the African continent.
Even though African Youth Month is in November, the opportunity for South Africa’s youth to engage, interact and cooperate with their African counterparts on a meaningful and full time basis in the development of the continent is long overdue.
For example, one area to be explored would include the Youth for Peace (Y4P) Africa Programme.
Y4P was launched in September 2018 in Lagos, Nigeria, as part of efforts to implement Article 17 of the AU Youth Charter, 665th Communiqué of the Peace and Security Council (PSC), UNSCR 2250 and 2419, the Peace and Security Department in collaboration with the Youth Division and African Governance Architecture of the Department for Political Affairs.
In order to facilitate effective coordination, the PSD established an Inter-Departmental Task Force on Youth Peace and Security with all relevant departments of the Commission.
The Y4P Africa program seeks to effectively engage, involve, and collaborate with young women and men as well as organized youth groups in the promotion of peace and security on the continent.
With the aim being to contribute towards changing the negative perception of youth as harbingers of violence or problems to be solved to partners for peace.
And in this regard, the Y4P program advocated for the first PSC open session on Youth Peace and Security, which was held on November 8,2018 in commemoration of the Africa Youth Day.
Key decisions of the communiqué of the 807th meeting of the PSC include clarion call to member states to urgently implement UNSCR 2250, 2419 and other regional and continental instruments relating to youth peace and security; Request to the Commission to undertake a study to assess the role and contributions of youth in peace and security on the continent; Appointment of five regional African Youth Peace Ambassadors, who will work with the AU Youth Envoy in championing the promotion of peace on the continent; as well as the finalization of the ongoing framework on youth peace and security.
Moreover, the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) dedicated its 807th meeting held on November 8, 2018, to its first-ever open session on Youth, Peace, and Security in commemoration of the Africa Youth Day, and adopted the following decision:
The 807th PSC Decision calls for Member States to:
– urgently implement UNSCR 2250, 2419 and other regional and continental instruments relating to youth peace and security;
– Request to the Commission to undertake a study to assess the role and contributions of youth in peace and security on the continent;
– appointment of five regional African Youth Peace Ambassadors, who will work with the AU Youth Envoy in championing the promotion of peace on the continent;
– as well as the finalization of the ongoing framework on youth peace and security. Decided to institutionalize and regularize an annual open session dedicated to the theme of “Youth, Peace and Security in Africa”.
Communique of the 933rd meeting of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) on: ” Youth, Peace and Security in Africa”.
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 933rd meeting held on June 23 2020, on Youth, Peace and Security in Africa adopted the Continental Framework on Youth Peace and Security and the 10 year implementation plan as well as endorsed the study on the Roles and Contributions of Youth to peace and security in Africa.
Furthermore, the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) dedicated its 963rd meeting, held on November 12, 2020, to an Open Session on the theme: “Youth, Peace and Security: Advancing Youth Roles and Capacities for Silencing the Guns in Africa” in commemoration of the Africa Youth Month.
Meanwhile, the decision [Assembly/AU/Dec. 753] adopted by the AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government at its 33rd Ordinary Session held from 9 to 10 February 2020 requested the AU Commission to institutionalize the Youth for Peace Africa Programme within the Peace and Security Department with the designation of a dedicated desk to coordinate the efforts of all stakeholders and facilitate its full operationalization with a view to meeting the increasing expectations of the youth across the Continent; and endorsed the five African Regional Youth Ambassadors for Peace representing the five regions of the AU and encourages them to promote youth efforts on peace and security; In this respect, congratulating the five (5) regional African youth Ambassadors for Peace (AYAP).
According to the AU, the PSC requested the Commission to appoint five (5) regional African Youth Ambassadors for Peace (AYAP) to work with the AU Youth Envoy in championing the promotion of peace and security on the continent. In tandem with the communiqué of the 807th meeting of the PSC, the Y4P Africa program in collaboration with the RECs/RMs and the AU Youth Envoy launched a call for application to all African youth and afterwards shortlisted 15 applicants, three (3) from each of the five (5) regions of Africa for a training and assessment workshop in November 2019.
And the training and assessment workshop provided a platform to sensitize the 15 applicants on the AU normative frameworks and operations on peace and security and also accorded an opportunity for the RECs/RMs, AUC and development partners to assess the capacity and competence of the youth, a development that facilitated the selection of one AYAP per region.
The selected AYAPs were presented to the PSC at its second open session on YPS in November 2019 for consideration and approval. Subsequently, on recommendation by the PSC, the 33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of States and Governments held in February 2020 endorsed the appointment of the AYAPs.
In collaboration with the relevant RECs/RMs and AU, the AYAPs are elected for a two-year non-renewable tenure and are mandated to advocate and promote the mainstreaming and inclusion of young Africans in peace and security by amplifying their contributions and resilience, challenges and encouraging policy and programmatic actions to address the challenges and enhance their contributions.
But looking at the South African question, there’s clearly some way to go to get all the youth on-board.
AU-YOUTH POWER
Africa Union, youth take a seat at the table ahead of the AU Extraordinary Summit
CAPE TOWN: The African Union Department of Health, Humanitarian and Social Affairs and The Office of the African Union Youth Envoy, in collaboration with partners, hosted an AU humanitarian youth forum.In here, the youth are also pledging conference ahead of the scheduledAfrican Union Extraordinary Summit to be held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea from the 25th to the 28th of May 2022.
Chido Mpemba, the African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy commented:“It is my sincere hope as the Youth Envoy, that at the end of this summit, we have deliberated a youth-centric humanitarian architecture,a protocol on the free movement of persons and come up with a
definitive, sustainable political resolution. This resolution statement will incorporate our ideas and solutions and become a planof action to integrate the youths in the overall summit outcomes.”
Organisers explain that the key objective of this forum aligns with Aspiration 6 of the African Union Agenda 2063 and article 11 of the African Youth Charter, by providing young people with the opportunity to have their voices heard by key decision makers on key issues that are to be deliberated at the summit.
Young people from all over Africa came to discuss the road that is tobe taken towards inclusivity, integration and the advancement ofAfrica as a whole.
“To achieve the Agenda 2063 and the Africa we want; we must collectively seek solutions that will drive concrete political actionfrom all duty bearers.” said The Youth Envoy. On the sidelines of the event in Nairobi, the Youth Envoy held a consultation with the young refugee’s policy group as part of her 60days listening tour campaign to gain insights that will further contribute to the development of youth-led, meaningful programs and plans of the African Union towards achieving Agenda 2063.
Amb. King Adekunle, who is the Chair of the PRC Sub-Committee on Refugees and IDPs had the following to say: “On developing the sensitization strategy to the protocol on Free Movement of Persons, there is a need to look at the benefits and challenges of the free movement of people, especially as it relates to crime and security.”
And that Africa faces more humanitarian crises than any other continent with over 282 million people experiencing food relatedshortages while a further 32 million are displaced. These crises have been further exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and the logistical challenges it presented.
Dr. Margaret Agama-Anyetei, Ag Director of Health and HumanitarianAffairs Directorate, AUC said:“It is worrying that humanitarian crises in Africa are increasing, millions of people require humanitarian assistance. There is a need for collective action and response, greater integration andmulti-sectoral humanitarian assistance focused on root causes and
prevention.”
Also stated is that this event is a key milestone towards the realization of the Agenda 2063 and empowering young people to takepart in the deliberation of key issues to that effect.
“We need member states to involve the youth to co-lead, co-develop and co-create tangible solutions to solve the humanitarian crises and threats.”- The Youth Envoy said in closing.
The recommendations set forward in this forum will inform the heads ofstates’ meeting in the upcoming summit in Malabo.
Chido Mpemba, is the youngest diplomat at the African Union Commission. The Envoy is mandated to serve as a representative of and advocate for the voices and interests of African youth to the relevantAfrican Union decision-making bodies.
The Youth Envoy’s office also engages African Youth on the continent and in the diaspora to draw them towards supporting and promoting positive social change, intergenerational dialogue and concrete action for Africa’s development as underscored in Agenda 2063.
Tuesday, 4 October 2022
FIFA POWER
FIFAe Finals make a 2023 comeback as new FIFA esports season is announced
The FIFAe Finals 2023 will once again be the climax of the season featuring all things FIFAe ranging from esports, gaming, music, fashion and much more
As the ‘FIFAe Finals’ model is set to return for summer 2023, the tournament will see the Best 24 clubs, players and nations to qualify for FIFAe Finals 2023.
According to FIFA after the success of the first-ever FIFAe Finals 2022 this summer, FIFAe announced the return of the pinnacle events in summer 2023. More nations, clubs and players than ever before are expected to enrol in the FIFAe competitions – which will start at the end of September 2022 – with the world’s top competitive gamers set to compete over the next months to qualify for the FIFAe Finals 2023. Ultimate fame awaits at the pinnacle events as players can qualify for the FIFAe Club World Cup 2023 presented by EA SPORTS as a team, represent their country at the FIFAe Nations Cup 2023 presented by EA SPORTS or compete against the world’s best individuals at the FIFAe World Cup 2023 presented by EA SPORTS. In addition, with an updated season format, 24 of the best individual players, clubs and nations will each compete at their series’ pinnacle event, enabling more preparation time, more prize money for individuals and more chances to tell the stories of the competitors.
Moreover, the FIFAe Finals 2023 will once again be the climax of the season featuring all things FIFAe ranging from esports, gaming, music, fashion and much more. A total of USD 1.2 million prize money will be distributed at the FIFAe Finals 2023 in addition to the prize pool available throughout the season via various qualification events.
“Following the positive feedback from the FIFAe Finals 2022, we’ll continue to double down on co-creating with fans, teams and stakeholders whilst offering more opportunities for partners with FIFA’s new commercial structure for football gaming and esports”, said Romy Gai, Chief Business Officer at FIFA. “This season will further cement the FIFAe competitions as the climax for the world’s best and a place for the entire community to share their passion.”
And last season, players from across the globe, over 780 clubs and over 80 nations participated in the different tournament series – making it the most engaging season on FIFAe social media channels ever. As of 2023, brands will be able to take up dedicated partnerships around esports with the new commercial structure for the first time in FIFA’s history.
Furthermore, to its competitions, FIFAe will maintain focus on creating a positive impact with ‘The Good Game Promise’, which was launched ahead of the FIFAe Finals 2022. FIFA.GG will continue to serve as the main hub of FIFAe for the upcoming season, where fans and players alike will be able to see results, rankings, fixtures and livestreams from the events, added FIFAe.
NBA POWER
NBA Fans of Every Team Now Have NBA App For Everyday Action
Built in partnership with Microsoft, the NBA’s official cloud and AI partner powered by NBA’s new integrated digital platform
By Thandisizwe Mgudlwa
CAPE TOWN/South Africa: “Launching our new National Basketball Association, NBA App and digital platform is a major milestone as we continue to build and strengthen our direct-to-consumer offerings,” said Chris Benyarko, NBA Executive Vice President, Direct-to-Consumer.
“We are thrilled to deliver a reimagined product that will enhance and personalize the way NBA fans engage with the league on a daily basis.”
The NBA today announced the launch of the reimagined global NBA App, the all-in-one destination for NBA fans of every team.
With entirely new personalization features, the NBA App will provide wall-to-wall content from every NBA game and feature social-style vertical video, unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to players and teams, new and existing shows and series, and access to the NBA vault for free.
The NBA App – a product of NBA Digital, the league’s joint venture with Turner Sports – is free to download. Moreover, the New NBA App to Provide Wall-to-Wall Content from Every Game with Personalized Experiences, Social-Style Vertical Video, Behind-the-Scenes Access to Players and Teams and More Powered by Microsoft.
NBA App to Go Beyond NBA Game Coverage with New and Existing Original Shows, Live Basketball from Leagues Around the World and Partner and Influencer Content.
New Global Membership Program, NBA ID, Offers Special Access to League Benefits; NBA League Pass and NBA TV Bundle Available at New Low Price. In addition, the NBA has launched NBA ID, the league’s new global membership program offering fans benefits and rewards from the league, teams and its partners.
NBA ID, which is free to join, will link a fan’s experiences across existing products like NBA League Pass and NBA Pick’Em. Throughout the season, NBA ID members will get access to new original content and fan favorites from the NBA vault.
Additionally, there will be enhanced members-only experiences from NBA partners, ticket promotions, prizes through predictive and sweepstakes-style NBA Pick’Em fantasy games, voting campaigns, and other rewards.
According to the NBA, NBA App is powered by the NBA’s new integrated digital platform, which was built in partnership with Microsoft, the NBA’s official cloud and AI partner. The NBA App now includes a sleek new design and a first-of-its-kind “For You” experience, with content recommendations based on fan preferences and personalization powered by Microsoft Azure and Azure AI.
Within the app’s “For You” page, fans can tap into a social-like vertical video experience – with vertical scrolling – that features real-time highlights of all NBA games in progress.
Furthermore, the league’s direct-to-consumer subscription offerings – NBA League Pass and NBA TV – will be integrated into the NBA App, giving fans the ability to watch live games and highlights and check scores, statistics, and standings, all in one place.
For NBA League Pass subscribers, the live streams will feature higher video quality, lower streaming latency, and a seamless user experience for consuming live NBA content.
NBA League Pass returns this season with a new bundle at its lowest pricing ever. For a limited time, the standard package is now available for $14.99 per month ($99.99 for the full season) and the premium package for $19.99 per month ($129.99 for the full season). Subscribers will automatically receive the NBA TV direct-to-consumer offering as part of the new bundle.
Content highlights on the NBA App include:
Live Programming and Social-Style Content:
Gameday Experience – Fans will be immersed in game-day content all day long and, for the first time, get live access to streams of all pregame and postgame NBA press conferences and media days from every major event.
In addition, NBA ID members will have access to teams’ pregame shows for NBA League Pass games.
Lifestyle – Social-style content series looking at the lifestyle, culture, fashion, music, and more around the game and off the court, including NBA Kicks, NBA Fits, Jersey Drop, Ride Along, Celebrity Row, and NBA Ink, among others.
“CrunchTime” – A free weekly whiparound show taking fans live to crucial moments of each game and providing real-time updates and analysis, produced by NBA TV and hosted by Jared Greenberg.
“NBABet stream” – A weekly stream produced by NBA TV with betting expert Tim Doyle and a selection of top contributors to provide the latest betting information during live game coverage.
Live NBA League Pass Programming.
In addition to 24/7 NBA TV programming and out-of-market live games, NBA League Pass subscribers will have access to expanded options for personalized viewing experiences through a wide variety of alternate streams, including additional camera angles, betting-focused streams, influencer-led and analytics-driven options, and in-language feeds with commentary in three languages (Spanish, Portuguese and Korean).
“NBA HooperVision” returns for its second season with former NBA players and hosts Nate Robinson and Quentin Richardson.
External Content Contributors:
All-Access Directly from Teams – Behind-the-scenes storytelling from teams’ social and digital channels.
Partner Content – Content produced by popular basketball and sports-highlight creators, including Turner Sports, featuring content from the hosts of “Inside the NBA”, Grant Hill, and Greg Anthony, as well as FanDuel, DraftKings, Action Network, Bleacher Report, and more.
Influencers – Influencer-created content from popular creators including Thinking Basketball’s Ben Taylor, Jesser, Kris London, Lethal Shooter, Devin Williams, Tristan Jass, and more focused on fashion, lifestyle, and NBA culture both on and off the court.
Exclusive Original Programming:
“Gold Blooded” – A new seven-episode docuseries telling the story of the Golden State Warriors’ journey to the 2022 NBA championship. Narrated by Andre Iguodala, the series features never-before-seen footage and new interviews with team executives and players, including Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green.
The first episode is available on the NBA App today.
“Pass the Rock” – Fans will get an exclusive look at the league’s next generation of stars and their lives on and off the court throughout the 2022-23 season. The multi-part series is slated to begin in late November.
“Inside the App” – An exclusive weekly segment from TNT’s “Inside the NBA” team that will spotlight the hottest storylines and most topical events from around the league.
“NBA Real Training Camp” with the Philadelphia Sixers (October 29) and Dallas Mavericks (October 30) – A special all-access show produced by NBA TV during the opening week of preseason providing exclusive look-ins at the teams’ practices and interviews with players, coaches and front office personnel.
Archived Games – Fans will have access to archival footage from the NBA vault, including 500 of the best classic games in NBA history. Every NBA Finals game since 2000 will also be available, with more Finals and popular games being released throughout the season.
Archived Series – Documentaries and all-access series from NBA Entertainment’s archives will be available on-demand, including “Dream Team”, “The Doctor”, “Wilt 100”, “The Association”, “Unscripted”, “Inside Stuff” and more.
NBA’s International Games – The NBA App will be the go-to destination for fans to engage with and watch The NBA Japan Games 2022 Presented by Rakuten & Nissan (Golden State Warriors vs. Washington Wizards on Friday, Sept. 30 at 6 a.m. ET and Sunday, Oct. 2 at 1 a.m. ET) and The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022 (Milwaukee Bucks vs. Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, Oct. 6 at noon ET and Saturday, Oct. 8 at noon ET).
“Hoop Cities” – An eight-part, in-language docuseries produced by the NBA’s Europe and Middle East team that explores the local culture, history, and basketball communities surrounding the game throughout the following European cities: Belgrade (Serbia), Bologna (Italy), Cologne & Leverkusen (Germany), Istanbul (Turkey), Kaunas (Lithuania), Paris (France), Seville (Spain) and Thessaloniki (Greece).
The NBA added that additional content series and other enhanced features on the NBA App will be announced throughout the season.
The league is composed of 30 teams, 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada, and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. It is the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world. And the NBA’s regular season runs from October to April, with each team playing 82 games.
The league’s playoff tournament extends into June. And as of 2020, NBA players are the world’s best-paid athletes by average annual salary per player.
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