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  From esports and content creation to cosplay, game development and live experiences, gaming is becoming an important driver of Africa’s creative and digital economy   Across Africa, millions of people are doing far more than playing video games. They are building communities, creating content, designing characters, competing professionally and turning their interests into livelihoods.   Gaming has become one of the clearest expressions of how entertainment, technology and culture are converging across the continent. Its growth is creating opportunities for developers, streamers, esports professionals, commentators, designers, cosplayers, event producers, retailers and entrepreneurs.   Africa’s gaming industry generated an estimated $2.29 billion in revenue in 2025 , with mobile accounting for approximately 60% of the market. The sector’s expansion is being supported by Africa’s young population, growing smartphone adoption a...

  South African gaming is entering a new era. After more than two decades as the country’s most iconic gaming event, rAge is preparing for its biggest evolution yet. Descending on Fourways Mall from 27 to 29 November 2026, rAge 2026 will bring together gaming, esports, technology, creators, cosplay, anime, entertainment, competition and community in a more immersive and expansive format than anyone can imagine. Gaming will always remain the beating heart of rAge, but this year’s spectacle has been designed from the ground up for a much broader audience. Families, young creators, technology enthusiasts, casual players, anime and cosplay fans, serious competitors, and curious first-time visitors will all find something unforgettable. Key to this new chapter is Mettlestate, which joins rAge as a proud strategic partner for the future of the event. The partnership brings together rAge’s grand scale, heritage and cultural relevance with Mettlestate’s expertise in esports, gaming communi...