Gaming Industry

Retailers target 26.5 million SA gamers through mobiles and esports

By the third quarter of 2023, about 92% of South African internet users were gaming across various devices

Umamah Bakharia

MAIDSTONE, ENGLAND – APRIL 13: Ryan ‘Task Azi’ De Oliveira Bastos of South Africa and Shiaan ‘Shiaan1201’ Rugbeer of South Africa warm up prior to their match during Day 1 of FIFA eNations Cup 2019 on April 13, 2019 in Maidstone, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

1 AUG 2024

Unlock South Africa’s potential in the global video gaming industry

The country’s revenue from the gaming industry was R7.3 billion in 2023. This can be increased by encouraging electronic sports and the development of local games as well as…

Sipho Ngwenya

5 min read