Uganda's Boxing Renaissance
19 July 2026Once known as the 'Pearl of Africa' in the ring, Uganda is looking to rebuild its boxing industry through a televised Champions League competition.
A $60 million innovation hub in Botswana is aiming to transform the southern African country from a resources-led to knowledge-based economy, attracting startups and investors from across the continent.
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Once known as the 'Pearl of Africa' in the ring, Uganda is looking to rebuild its boxing industry through a televised Champions League competition.
Once known as the ``Pearl of Africa`` in the ring, Uganda is looking to rebuild its boxing industry through a televised Champions League competition.
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Seven years ago, we filmed an empty plot of land where award-winning musician Sona Jobarteh dreamed of building the country's first cultural academy. Today it houses an amphitheatre and classrooms.
Seven years ago, we filmed an empty plot of land where award-winning musician Sona Jobarteh dreamed of building the country's first cultural academy, today it houses an amphitheatre and classrooms.
We explore how sport continues to shape identity, ambition and business in South Africa, from football's emotional connection to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, to the changing economics of cricket and the rise of mixed martial arts on the continent.
A $60 million innovation hub in Botswana is aiming to transform the southern African country from a resources-led to knowledge-based economy, attracting startups and investors from across the continent.
From smallholder farms to factory floors, we trace how one of the world's hottest chillies underpins livelihoods, fuels a growing industry, and connects rural communities to international markets.
A $60 million innovation hub in Botswana is aiming to transform the southern African country from a resources-led to knowledge-based economy, attracting startups and investors from across the continent.
No episode description is available yet.
A journey across Africa, exploring the true diversity and depth of different cultures, countries and regions.
We explore how sport continues to shape identity, ambition and business in South Africa, from football's emotional connection to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, to the changing economics of cricket and the rise of mixed martial arts on the continent.
No episode description is available yet.
No episode description is available yet.
Seven years ago, we filmed an empty plot of land where award-winning musician Sona Jobarteh dreamed of building the country's first cultural academy. Today it houses an amphitheatre and classrooms. We explore the Academy's unique curriculum and meet some students already putting their learnings into practice.
No episode description is available yet.
No episode description is available yet.
No episode description is available yet.
A journey across Africa, exploring the true diversity and depth of different cultures, countries and regions.
No episode description is available yet.
No episode description is available yet.
No episode description is available yet.
Once known as the 'Pearl of Africa' in the ring, Uganda is looking to rebuild its boxing industry through a televised Champions League competition. We film behind the scenes of a fight night, featuring two talented boxers looking to secure their place at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
No episode description is available yet.
No episode description is available yet.
No episode description is available yet.