Can Africa win at gaming?
Africa has an estimated 200 million gamers, but the industry has the potential to grow much bigger with the right investment.
The business of gaming and 鈥楨sports鈥� is growing in Africa, with an estimated $1 billion dollars expected to be spent by gamers across the continent this year.
But it faces challenges, from internet connectivity to investment to cultural representation.
Africa does have around 40 studios creating games, but those in the business say it needs better understanding from governments and investment from sponsors to realise it鈥檚 true potential. So we brought together two enthusiasts who have one foot in the gaming side and one foot in the business side, to hear their stories.
Guests: Krystel Kalanga, a gamer and entrepreneur from the Democratic Republic of Congo and founder of 鈥楳anga and Geek day鈥�, and Cholwe Shabukali a gamer and entrepreneur from Zambia and founder of Team Gematrix which competes in Esports competitions
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