Africa
SOFTSWISS Sportsbook launches N1Bet.ng

The SOFTSWISS Sportsbook is excited to announce the launch of N1Bet.ng in partnership with N1 Partners Group this September. The platform will launch under a local license in Nigeria, which SOFTSWISS received earlier in February 2021.
N1Bet.ng will be the first betting platform launched by SOFTSWISS Sportsbook in Africa. This launch is a natural step in the development of the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook brand, which is ready to offer new customers reliable solutions and an innovative approach based on more than a decade of experience.
Under the new joint project between N1 Partners Group and SOFTSWISS players will have access to the platform’s complete sports betting solution package:
- 10,000+ real-time events
- 200+ sports
- 1,200 unique betting markets
Even though N1Bet.ng is positioned as a betting platform, gambling solutions will also be included in the range of available services. Users will be pleased with the user-friendly and clear interface designed with their wishes in mind, as well as the mobile version, which will allow them to manage their bets from anywhere at any time. Among other things, players will have access to new features, including three types of Freebet, Comboboost, Quickbet, Maxbet and more.
Alexander Kamenetskyi, Product Owner at SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, noted: ‘We have been working on the launch of our first project in the African market for a long time and see this as a unique opportunity to be part of the large and fast-growing iGaming industry in this region. We have a lot to offer and something to interest all betting enthusiasts. The launch of N1Bet.ng will allow SOFTSWISS to provide services to those customers who are interested in a comprehensive approach and focus on the African market or want to expand their presence there. With N1Bet.ng this will now become easier and more accessible. Thank you N1 Partners Group for the fruitful cooperation and trust!’
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international tech brand supplying widely acclaimed, certified software solutions for managing iGaming operations. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licenses, providing a “one-stop-shop” white label solution by taking care of all technical, legal, and financial processes on behalf of its customers. The company has a vast product portfolio, which includes an Online Casino Platform, Game Aggregator with thousands of casino games, the Affilka affiliate platform, and a sportsbook software platform. In 2013 SOFTSWISS was the first in the world to introduce a bitcoin-optimized online casino solution. The company has thus been regarded as the leading technical expert when it comes to the use of cryptocurrencies in online gaming.
Africa
Manchester City FC Partners with SportyBet

Manchester City has announced a new regional partnership with SportyBet. The agreement will see SportyBet become the Club’s Official Betting Partner in Africa.
SportyBet is a brand of Sporty Group, a global sports entertainment and technology company, and it is a pan-African market leader with licensed operations throughout Africa including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania and Uganda.
Widely recognised as the most innovative betting platform in Africa, SportyBet delivers a world-class mobile user experience with carefully considered product design and a focus on speed and performance.
As part of the new agreement, Manchester City and SportyBet will collaborate to create co-branded content and unique experiences for customers in the region.
Kaitlyn Beale, Vice President, Global Partnership Sales, said: “We are pleased to welcome SportyBet as a new regional partner of Manchester City today. Our fanbase within Africa continues to grow, shown by the interest in our fan events and trophy tour visits to Africa in recent years, and we look forward to working with SportyBet to bring fans even closer to the club.”
Sporty Group’s Brand Director, Oluchi Enuha, said: “We are absolutely delighted to add Manchester City to our list of partners. Manchester City has consistently proven to be one of the most exciting teams in Europe. Their exciting brand of football and dynamic players perfectly represent the type of entertainment Sporty Group aspires to bring to their customers in Africa. We believe this is just the beginning of a uniquely innovative collaboration which we believe will elevate both brands in Africa.”
Africa
MSSA’s view of encouraging females to play esports

Esports, or electronic sports, has become a global phenomenon, with millions of people tuning in to watch competitive video game matches online or in person. As the popularity of esports continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly important to encourage diversity and inclusivity in the industry, particularly in terms of gender.
Since 2009 Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) has had an active policy to increase female representation in esports. This is important for a number of reasons. First, it is simply a matter of fairness and equality. Women should have the same opportunities to compete and succeed in esports as men. By promoting gender diversity in the industry, we can help to break down barriers and create a more inclusive environment for everyone.
However, as MSSA President, Colin Webster, stated, “There are also practical reasons why having more females play esports is important. For one, it can help to grow the industry. Women make up a significant portion of the gaming market, and by tapping into this market, esports organizations and companies can reach a wider audience and increase their revenue streams.”
Webster added, “Additionally, having more females involved in esports can help to address some of the toxic behaviors and attitudes that have plagued the industry in the past. Women have historically faced harassment and discrimination in the gaming world, but by promoting gender diversity and inclusion, we can help to create a more welcoming and supportive community.”
There are also potential benefits to individual female players. By participating in esports, women can gain valuable skills and experience in areas such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving as well as earn Regional, provincial, and National Colours that may help such females obtain bursaries in order to study further. These skills can then be applied to other areas of their lives, such as their careers or personal relationships.
However, increasing female representation in esports is not without its challenges as MSSA is painfully aware. Women are still underrepresented in the industry, and those who do participate often face a range of barriers and obstacles. Some of these include online harassment and discrimination, a lack of female role models and mentors, and limited opportunities for sponsorship and funding.
MSSA faced very stiff opposition from many gamers, some of them who even have daughters, over the years when promoting its policies of enablement and inclusion.
To address these challenges, MSSA has always taken proactive steps to promote gender diversity and inclusion. This has included initiatives of providing incentives and creating real and credible upward movement. MSSA is the only esports national federation, world-wide with 40% of its Board consisting of female Board Members.
In conclusion, increasing female representation in esports is not only a matter of fairness and equality, but also a practical way to grow the industry and create a more inclusive and supportive community. By taking proactive steps to promote gender diversity and inclusion, we can help to build a better future for esports and for everyone involved in it.
Africa
Mind Sports South Africa’s (MSSA) 2023 Gauteng Online Championships held on 11 March 2023 showed sterling results.

The championship was a last chance for many esports athletes to qualify for MSSA’s National Team Trials to be held on 25 March 2023 at which the team will be selected to officially represent South Africa at the African Qualifiers which lead up to IESF’s 15th World Esports Championships to be held in Lasi, Romania in August 2023.
All Registered Players who have finished in the top three places, or the top 20% – whichever is greater, are entitled to enter trials.
However, it must be remembered that all players must have a valid passport at the date of entry.
It was indeed exciting to watch just how much all the female teams have improved.
White Rabbit Gaming Club’s (WRG) female team astounded all with their skill and sportsmanship. The team demolished all the female opposition and narrowly lost to the male team which ultimately won the premier event.
It is expected that the selection process for the esports title will be hotly contested.
Other female teams that excelled are:
- Roedean College – League of Legends, and
- Northcliff High School – Mobile Legends: Bang, Bang
The high standard of play saw a number of Registered Players being awarded Provincial Colours. Only Limpopo and Northern Cape did not have rRegistered Players who did not earn provincial colours.
The winners are as follows:
Title | Name of player/team | Club | Provincial Colours awarded |
Clash of Clans – Premier | Christo van Zyl | Point High School | Western Cape |
Clash of Clans – Hgh School | Martin venter | Hoër Volkskool | |
Clash Royale – Premier | Jimmy Swanepoel | Point High School | Western Cape |
Clash Royale – High School | Norrice Le Roux | Point High School | |
CS:GO – Premier
|
ZAG CS | ZAG Academy | |
Josh Chapman | Western Cape | ||
Sebastian Montoya-Pelaez | Western Cape | ||
Michael de Villiers | Western Cape | ||
Josh Orelowitz | Western Cape | ||
Thomas Venables | Gauteng | ||
Ayush Singh (sub) | KwaZulu Natal | ||
CS:GO – Premier – Female
|
White Rabbit Gaming | White Rabbit Gaming | |
Karla Grewar | Gauteng | ||
Kaylee Ludick | Gauteng | ||
Rochelle Elizabeth Noortman | Free State | ||
Roelien van Dyk | Gauteng | ||
Jessica Eleez Greeff | KwaZulu Natal | ||
DotA – Premier
|
ZAG DOTA 1 | ZAG Academy | |
Suhail Khan | Gauteng | ||
Travis John Waters | Western Cape | ||
Mark Kilian Lehle | Gauteng | ||
Mohammad Dhooma | Eastern Cape | ||
Nicholas Dammert | Gauteng | ||
DotA – High School
|
CCL Knights | Crawford College Lonehill | |
Howie Chen | Gauteng High School | ||
Srivar Premjeeth | Gauteng High School | ||
Arav Harrielal | Gauteng High School | ||
Ashen Naidoo | Gauteng High School | ||
Tej Kistasamy | Gauteng High School | ||
eFootball – Premier | Ridah Hendricks | PES Society | Western Cape |
FIFA 23 – Premier | Rethabile Masangane | NWU | |
FIFA 23 – High School | Antonie Botes | Hoër Volkskool | |
HearthStone | Kyle Vorster | ZAG Academy | Gauteng |
League of Legends
|
TuksEsports | TuksEsports | |
Thomas Stephanus Swanepoel | TuksEsports | Gauteg | |
Hein van Rooy | TuksEsports | Gauteng | |
Jason Harris | TuksEsports | KwaZulu-Natal | |
Johannes Gysbert Du Preez | TuksEsports | Gauteng | |
Fabio Spazzoli | TuksEsports | Gauteng | |
League of Legends Female
|
Roedean Paladins | Roedean | |
Hannah Schreiber | Roedean | Gauteng | |
Ireoluwatomiwa Iluyemi | Roedean | Gauteng | |
Aadilah Noorbhai | Roedean | Gauteng | |
Abigail Adonis | Roedean | Gauteng | |
Caitlin Newman | Roedean | Gauteng | |
League of Legends – High School
|
Grotto | Middies | |
Lu-Zelle Kruger | Mpumalanga High School | ||
Xavier de Beer | Mpumalanga High School | ||
Patric Nel | Mpumalanga High School | ||
Dylan Putek | Mpumalanga High School | ||
Calvin Kok | Mpumalanga High School | ||
Mobile Legends Premier
|
MOMS Legends | Masters of Mind Sports | |
Leone Loftus (Captain) | Free State | ||
Joost Loftus | Free State | ||
Leonard Loftus | Free State | ||
Adriaan du Plessis | Gauteng | ||
Dewald Greyling | Gauteng | ||
Mobile Legends Female
|
Pr0NHS | Northcliff High School | |
Kennedy Cassells (captain) | Gauteng | ||
Isabella Lawrence | Gauteng | ||
Siann Richardson | Gauteng | ||
Beverly Makhafola | Gauteng | ||
Sadie Rennie | Gauteng | ||
Rocket League – Premier – 1 v 1 | Ngwazi Mathebula | Middies | Mpumalanga |
Rocket League – High School – 1 v 1 | Nathan Jacobs | Middies | |
Rocket League – Premier – 3 v 3
|
MIGHTY TEDDY BEARS | King Edward VII School | |
Liam Hughes | King Edward VII School | Gauteng | |
Emilo Dos Santos | King Edward VII School | Gauteng | |
Judah Dos Santos | King Edward VII School | Gauteng | |
Tekken 7 – Premier | Jonathan Brown | Team PlayBell | Western Cape |
Sportsmanship Award | Jessica Eleez Greeff | White Rabbit Gaming Club |
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