NBA's Africa Push Is to Tap New Smartphone Users in Youth Market

(Bloomberg) -- The National Basketball Association Inc.’s plan to tap African fans and new players in the world’s most youthful continent spurred billionaire Prem Watsa-backed private equity firm to invest in the franchise at a valuation of $1 billion.

Helios Fairfax Partners Corp.

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