The African eSports Championship was established to foster the growth of eSports across the continent. Sponsored by various organizations, including the International Esports Federation (IESF) and local African businesses, the championship aims to provide a platform for African gamers to showcase their talents on a global stage. Since its inception, the championship has seen significant milestones, including the first offline event in 2024. Last year, Bilal Mohamed from Kenya made history by becoming the first Kenyan to win an African title in eSports. This victory highlighted the increasing competitiveness and talent emerging from the African eSports scene.

Bilal Mohamed, a name now synonymous with excellence in African eSports, has made history as the first Kenyan to win the African eSports Championship. Born in the UK, Bilal moved to Kenya at the age of seven, where he grew up and developed his passion for gaming. His journey from a casual gamer to a continental champion is both inspiring and remarkable.

South Africa’s primary opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), has taken a significant step towards regulating online gaming. After over two years of meticulous drafting and expert consultations, the DA has formally introduced the Remote Gambling Bill of 2024 to Parliament. The bill is championed by MP Dean Macpherson, the DA’s Shadow Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition.

The SIGMA Africa show recently became the stage for a remarkable convergence of innovation and market potential, highlighting the opportunities within the African iGaming sector. Fast Track, a leader in the field of iGaming technology, used the platform not only to showcase its cutting-edge solutions, but also to highlight the significant progress being made in … Continued

In a dynamic panel discussion at SiGMA Africa, Cameron Green, Founder of F9 Media Group, took the stage alongside John Malam, Founder and CEO of 7QZ, and Martin Sack, Founder and Director of Brainstorm Online. The trio delved into strategic insights and innovation within the gaming sector of Francophone Africa, shedding light on the region’s … Continued

In a recent keynote address delivered by Nkopane Tshehla, the Managing Director of Larocure, the focus was on the localisation of African land-based casinos and the challenges they face in the evolving landscape. Tshehla began by emphasizing Africa’s youthful population, with a median age of 19, attributing it to decades of investment in human capital. … Continued

In a recent panel discussion featuring Oliver De bono, CEO of Quantum Gaming, Arnold Karanja, partner at Mwenje and Karranja Advocates, and John Kamau, founder of Betconsult Africa, the focus was on betting big and understanding the nuances of financial planning as operators and platform providers enter the African market.? Financial Planning Considerations: The panelists … Continued

In a thrilling showdown at the SiGMA Africa Startup Pitch taking place in Cape Town’s SunWest Exhibits, Betlabs secured a resounding victory, clinching the coveted trophy for their groundbreaking sports betting innovation, Boost Bets.? Speaking to SiGMA News, Founder and CEO, Johnny Coetzer, shared his experience, remarking on the nerve-wracking yet immensely gratifying nature of … Continued

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At the SiGMA Africa panel, moderated by Daniel Robus, – CRO of Stay Contactable and experts included Imran Bukhari -Partner at WA Africa, Solomon Goodwin – Head of ,Booming Games Africa, Cameron Green – Founder F9 Media Group. The panel discussed the significance of developing winning strategies for game development and marketing in Africa.

Cape Town recently played host to the SiGMA Africa Summit, a pivotal event where industry veterans convened to dissect the fast-evolving landscape of internet sports and affiliate marketing in South Africa. The expert panel discussion, entitled “Unlocking the potential of South Africa’s internet sports scene and affiliate marketing opportunities,” was moderated by Gali Hartuv, CEO … Continued