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Google Play to back 10 African game studios with $1 million fund
While the African gaming market size is estimated at 2.29 billion, many African studios still struggle to secure the capital needed to grow.
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Ghanaian Times
· Jun 29, 2026
Gaming Giant TaDa Expands into South Africa, Ghana Potentially Next
Africa’s online gaming sector continues to grow by leaps and bounds throughout the continent, and TaDa Gaming is making sure it’s a big part of that. Earlier this month, TaDA finalized an agreement with South Africa-based online casino Sunbet to make its games available to South African players. This deal is just the latest example The post Gaming Giant TaDa Expands into South Africa, Ghana Potentially Next appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
ANTARA News
· Jun 25, 2026
Ministry targets 4% annual growth in local game market
The Ministry of Creative Economy targets games developed by local developers to increase the valuation of the ...
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· Jul 8, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
KRAFTON India Strengthens Commitment to India’s Gaming Ecosystem Through Strategic Investment in BITKRAFT Ventures’ Global Fund
Partnership aims to empower young game developers and scale India’s emerging gaming ecosystem globally Bengaluru, 22 June 2026 – KRAFTON India today announced a strategic investment in BITKRAFT Ventures’ Global Fund, deepening its commitment to supporting the growth of India’s gaming and startup ecosystem. The investment builds on KRAFTON’s longstanding relationship with BITKRAFT Ventures, a leading global investment platform focused on gaming, interactive media and emerging technologies. It reflects a shared belief in the opportunities emerging at the intersection of gaming, technology and digital entertainment. India has rapidly emerged as one of the world’s most dynamic markets for gaming and
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· Jun 29, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
One Street Studios Named by Afreximbank and Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) as Co-General Partner of the Pan African Film Fund Aiming to Mobilise up to US$1 Billion
CAIRO, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), through its development impact investment arm, the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), today announced the appointment of One Street Studios as the Co-General Partner of the Pan African Film Fund. This Fund aims to mobilise up to US1 billion for Africa’s film and creative []
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Related coverage for "Google Play to back 10 African game studios with $1 million fund": Ghanaian Times — Gaming Giant TaDa Expands into South Africa, Ghana Potentially Next. ANTARA News — Ministry targets 4% annual growth in local game market. SVG — 5 Best Free-To-Play Games Of 2026 (So Far). The Eastern Herald — KRAFTON India Strengthens Commitment to India’s Gaming Ecosystem Through Strategic Investment in BITKRAFT Ventures’ Global Fund. ComicBook.com — 5 Best Game Boy Advance Games You Forgot Were Awesome. News Americas Now — One Street Studios Named by Afreximbank and Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) as Co-General Partner of the Pan African Film Fund Aiming to Mobilise up to US$1 Billion