Friday Notes for January 5th, 2023
Books
19 books to read from 2023 on Africa
19 books to read from 2023
Check out these exciting books about Africa
Jeffrey Paller
Sports
Jokic on winner: 'Knew I was going to bank it'
Jokic on winner: ‘Knew I was going to bank it’
Nikola Jokic said he knew his 39-foot 3-pointer that sealed the Nuggets’ 130-127 win over the Warriors on Thursday night was going in.
Kendra Andrews
Basketball Africa League to have first combine on continent in 2024
Basketball Africa League to have first combine on continent in 2024
The Basketball Africa League will begin the 2024 season on March 9 in Pretoria, South Africa. The 2024 BAL season will feature the top 12 club teams from 12 Afr…
Marc J. Spears
Technology
Last year was a tough period for African growth stage startups and 2024 presents mixed bag
Last year was a tough period for African growth stage startups and 2024 presents mixed bag | TechCrunch
Growth-stage companies found it hard to survive and were forced to scale back as VCs changed tune from “growth at all costs” to profitability.
Annie Njanja and Tage Kene-Okafor
Sneakers
Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG WMNS “Canary” DZ4137-700 | Nice Kicks
Travis Scott and Jordan Brand have another Air Jordan 1 Low. Learn about the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG WMNS “Canary” on Nice Kicks.
Luis Torres
Nike Swoosh 1 “Pink Foam” FB3244-600 | Nice Kicks
Nike is helping babies take their first steps with the Nike Swoosh 1. Learn more about the Nike Swoosh 1 “Pink Foam” on Nice Kicks.
Luis Torres
