Sport is and should remain a great school of life that supports young people in their personal development. It teaches respect for others and also for oneself.

Inspiration, in its rich variety, must be present in any discussion about Africa. We need role models - they are essential to the advancement of our society.

When kids are young, before the age of ten, there is a critical window of opportunity when their habits and motivations can be influenced.

Sport is a great equalizer that can build bridges, transcend borders and cultures, and render even the fiercest conflicts temporarily irrelevant.

Sport is and should remain a great school of life that supports young people in their personal development. It teaches respect for others and also for oneself.

Sport is one of the few spaces where people can learn about different cultures in a spirit of trust and friendship.

The factors that have been holding farmers back are similar to those that threaten other types of growth in Africa. Infrastructure and transport are in many cases quite poor, resulting in the losses of huge amounts of produce.