Africa
APO Group’s new exclusive agreement with Getty Images will showcase the best of African sport for new audiences all over the world

Images – and press releases – about African sport will be made instantly available to over one million global Getty Images subscribers
APO Group, the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, today signed an exclusive agreement with Getty Images, a world leader in visual communications, that will make images – and press releases – about African sport instantly available to tens of thousands of media organizations all over the world.
As a result of the collaboration between the two companies which started in 2019, Getty Images’ vast network of over one million global subscribers will have access to APO Group clients press announcements and high-quality editorial images.
This will come at no extra cost to the standard price of APO Group’s Pan-African press release distribution service. APO Group’s multinational customers are active all across Africa, and this new arrangement will help shine a light on some of the positive stories being told on the continent every day.
Sport also has a major role to play in the changing of global perceptions about Africa. Getty Images is the official photographic partner to over 85 of the world’s leading sports governing bodies, leagues, and clubs including FIFA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), so its media subscribers are used to seeing the very best sporting imagery.
APO Group is the exclusive Pan-African communications consultancy for the NBA and the Basketball Africa League. APO Group is also the Main Official Sponsor of World Rugby’s African association, Rugby Africa, and an official sponsor of Team Qhubeka Assos, the only professional African cycling team on the UCI World Tour, and the annual Lux Afrique Polo Day. Through these partnerships, APO Group will be able to showcase the best of African sport to new audiences all over the world.
Getty Images is one of the most instantly recognizable names in international media, with over one million clients in almost every country in the world. It has over 425 million assets, encompassing the latest global news, sports, celebrity, music and fashion coverage, as well as exclusive conceptual creative images. It is also home to the world’s largest commercial archive.
APO Group has led the way in press release distribution in Africa since 2007. Its client-base features prominent international companies from diverse industries, all of whom have great insights to share and stories to tell as they establish operations in Africa, or develop their presence on the continent.
One of the company’s main goals is to find a new way of challenging international perceptions and changing the narrative about Africa. Ultimately, it is about driving trade and investment, and helping to stimulate African economies as well.
“This is a truly groundbreaking moment,” said APO Group Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard. “For our clients, it means an incredible opportunity to reach further with their content than ever before. For Africa, it means the chance to break the cycle of negative news and show the world the bigger picture. I am so thankful to Getty Images for opening their network to Africa. They are using their unparalleled reach and reputation to elevate our continent on the world stage.”
“We are pleased to continue our partnership with APO Group and offer African businesses and organisations access to the world’s newsrooms via our unrivalled distribution platform,” said Eugene Cariaga, Senior Director at Getty Images.
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Female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 esports title to do battle against Namibia – AEC25

Mind Sports South Africa’s Protea Female CS2 team, led by captain Jess Greeff and featuring Avonique van Rooyen, dominated IESF’s AEC24, and emerged undefeated, and punched their ticket to the world stage. The female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 Esports Title are trailblazers in female esports and are already making their mark internationally.
To qualify for IESF’s World Esports Championships 2025 (WEC25), South Africa’s Female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 Esports Title will be taking on Namibia at15H00 on 21 June 2025.
South Africa’s Female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 Esports Title has never lost to Namibia, and both MSSA and the team are confident that the result will be the same as all previous encounters.
The team has shown a few changes from 2024. Jessica Greeff remains the captain, and Avonique van Rooyen and Megan van der Westhuizen too stay on the team with their vast international experience. The two new additions are Kiera McCullum and Kalee Ludick who further add to the team.
MSSA is of the belief that the 2025 Female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 Esports Title is the strongest female Counter Strike 2 team to ever represent South Africa.
The full team to represent South Africa at15H00 on 21 June 2025 is:
Name | Club | Nick | Province |
Jessica Eleez Greeff (Capt.) | ZAG Academy | heartjess | KwaZulu Natal |
Avonique van Rooyen | ZAG Academy | avo | Gauteng |
Kiera McCallum | ZAG Academy | queen | KwaZulu Natal |
Megan van der Westhuizen | ZAG Academy | m3gz | Gauteng |
Kalee Ludick | ZAG Academy | creative | Gauteng |
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Africa
EGT Digital has expanded its partnership with Bangbet in Nigeria

EGT Digital has strengthened its collaboration with Bangbet. Following the great success of the Bulgarian provider’s games on the operator’s Kenyan platform, they are now also available in Nigeria. Local visitors can dive into the world of over 140 in-house developed slot titles of the Bulgarian company, the crash game xRide, as well as the top-performing jackpot solutions Bell Link, High Cash, Clover Chance, and Single Progressive Jackpot.
David Kabue Gichuhi, Director of Bangbet, commented: “EGT Digital’s gaming content offers everything our customers are looking for – a wide diversity of themes, high winning chances, and numerous captivating bonuses. Bell Link and Clover Chance immediately stood out as our clients’ favorites, with the provider’s other products also being among the most sought-after offerings on the website. We are impressed with their remarkable performance in Kenya and Nigeria, and within a few months, we plan to launch them in the other markets where we operate: Tanzania, Ghana, and Uganda.“
Zsuzsanna Zeibig, Sales manager for Africa at EGT Digital, also highlighted the crucial significance of the partnership: “I am very glad that thanks to Bangbet, more and more African players have access to our top products. This collaboration is an important step forward in fulfilling our mission to provide the local gaming audience with the high-quality gaming experience they deserve.”
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Africa
Pay Changu Partners with 888Bets

Fintech company PayChangu has partnered with betting company 888Bets to provide efficient payment solutions for Malawian bettors.
The collaboration will enable instant deposits and withdrawals to all Malawian banks making 888bets the first betting company to archive this.
Joshua Mwendo, Chief Operation Officer at PayChangu, said: “Our collaboration with 888Bets marks a pivotal step in enhancing digital payment solutions within Malawi’s betting industry. We are committed to providing secure and efficient financial services that align with the country’s economic objectives.”
He further noted that the partnership is expected to significantly contribute to Malawi’s Vision 2063, particularly in promoting digital financial services and driving economic development.
Clement Kwesi Phiri, Country Manager for 888Bets Malawi, said: “Integrating PayChangu’s payment gateway allows us to offer our customers a seamless betting experience. This partnership underscores our dedication to investing in Malawi’s digital infrastructure and providing top-tier services to our users.”
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