Africa
WA.Technology & Supabets Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate African Expansion
WA.Technology, a leading provider of B2B iGaming solutions, is delighted to announce its strategic partnership with Supabets, a premier South African operator.
This collaboration is a significant step in WA.Technology’s expansion into the African market, with Supabets set to widen its comprehensive website offering across 22 markets in the continent, placing WA.Technology as one of Africa’s leading providers of iGaming solutions, technology, and content.
With a shared vision for innovation and excellence, WA.Technology and Supabets aim to bring the African iGaming landscape to a new level. Supabets, renowned for its engaging sports betting, live sports, online casino, and more, brings unequalled sports betting and gaming experiences to its users. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Sandton, Gauteng in South Africa, Supabets has become a leading name, offering more than 1300 betting markets.
WA.Technology’s ambitious expansion into Africa through the launch of WA.Africa, a localised omnichannel platform that integrates mobile, retail, and online provision, all supported by a specialist African market team, made this exciting new partnership possible. WA.Africa harnesses the continent’s vast growth potential by delivering exceptional, personalised speciality platforms explicitly tailored for Africa, benefitting from NE Group’s extensive experience and knowledge of local markets for a user and client-centric approach.
WA.Technology’s cutting-edge content, technology, and operational services will be the backbone of Supabets’ expansion as its WA.Africa platform, content, and operational services will power the brand’s sportsbook, casino, and lottery services via its online and retail operations throughout the additional 22 markets.
Tim Scoffham, CEO of WA.Technology, said, “Africa has been a pivotal part of our strategy for 2024. WA.Technology’s full spectrum of products, solutions, and services, combined with Supabets’ substantial, established footprint in South Africa, will set a new benchmark for the African iGaming sector. We are eager to support Supabets’s journey to becoming the African market’s leading operator and service provider. This is just the beginning for WA.Africa as we set a new standard in bespoke African iGaming. We look forward to working with Supabets on this exciting new venture.”
The Anastassopoulos Family, Founders of Supabets Gaming Group, said, “We are delighted to announce our partnership with WA.Technology, heralding a new era of pioneering iGaming solutions in Africa. Together, we’re primed to revolutionise gaming experiences across the continent. Our collaboration will introduce innovative gaming platforms, immersive user experiences, and enhanced accessibility for players and operators across Africa.”
This partnership signifies a major leap towards achieving a consumer-centric business that speaks honestly to its audience. Supabets’ mission is to shape the iGaming industry’s future and build a customer-centred company that continually redefines what ‘best experience’ means.
As WA.Technology and Supabets embark on this exciting venture, the future of iGaming in Africa looks brighter than ever. With WA.Technology’s commitment to excellence, this partnership will expand business operations and create unique experiences and new opportunities, shaping the future of African iGaming by delivering unrivalled iGaming journeys to users across the continent.
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Shaden Dre Shabalala (Captain of the MSSA Protea Esports Team for MLBB) will lead his brave, and dedicated, team against Madagascar on 23 July 2025 at 19H00)
With the South African Protea Esports Team for the Mobile Legends Bang Bang title having laid waste to all its opponents in its group (Namibia and Congo), the Proteas now have to do battle against Madagascar.
Madagascar has also won all its matches in its group having beaten both Mauritius and Zimbabwe.
Thus to see which country earns its place to represent Southern Africa at the prestigious IESF World Esports Championships – WEC25 – the two titans will meet on the field of battle.
The winner of this clash on 23 July 2025 will see only one country emerge to represent Southern Africa at IESF’s WEC25.
Thus, there is much at stake, honour, prestige, and a nation’s pride!
The match is a thrilling best-of-five games in which, all MSSA is confident that the Proteas will emerge victorious!
As usual the dedicated team from Waylander Gaming will stream the match on https://youtube.com/@waylander_gaming at 19H00.
The battle hardened veteran team of Protea athletes for the Mobile Legends Bang Bang esports title are:
| Name | Club | Nick | Province |
| Shaden Dre Shabalala (Capt.) | King of the Hill | SUPER Shady | Gauteng |
| Mogamat Junaid Ismail | King of the Hill | JụjuMC.♡ | Western Cape |
| Slindokuhle Ndlovu | King of the Hill | lindo | Gauteng |
| Umer Ali Khan | King of the Hill | VeloTzy. | Gauteng |
| Schalk Rademeyer | Paradox | SUPER Light | Eastern Cape |
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Sportsbook provider hires respected industry consultant to fuel growth during its first year
Altenar, a leading sportsbook and iGaming software provider, has invested in its presence in South Africa with the appointment of Brendon Jeacocks as Regional Director.
Jeacocks brings more than eight years of experience in the online gaming industry, primarily in finance, regulation and compliance. He joins Altenar after working as an independent consultant for South African iGaming brands, before which he worked as Financial Manager at African operator SportPesa.
The move follows Altenar’s receipt of a National Manufacturer licence from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board in December 2024, which paved the way for the company to supply its sportsbook technology to licensed operators in South Africa and other African markets.
In his role, Jeacocks will drive growth for Altenar in South Africa, where it already offers its tailored premium data providers, localised sports offering and mobile app aimed at players in the mobile-first market.
John Quaye, CFO at Altenar, said: “We are delighted to welcome Brendon to the team as he builds our on-the-ground presence in South Africa. His expertise in the market will undoubtedly help us achieve strong growth in our first year as a licensed provider in the country.
“He is well-positioned to forge partnerships and help us tailor our product to meet the region’s growing demand for localised sports betting solutions.”
Brendon Jeacocks, Regional Director at Altenar, said: “I’m pleased to be joining Altenar at such an exciting time for the company’s ambitions in Africa. I’m currently based in Cape Town and will serve as the local point of contact for our operations here.
“I look forward to helping to develop Altenar’s presence in South Africa and connecting with the rest of the industry.”
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TigonBet, a digital sportsbook and casino platform, has officially entered the Kenyan Betting Market.
With gamified features, swipe-to-bet tech and lucrative tournaments, this new platform is putting the fun back in betting, offering speed, interactivity and mobile usability.
TigonBet is backed by a bold brand identity the “Tigon,” a hybrid of lion and tiger. The platform is aiming to blend entertainment with strategic play, catering to both sports bettors and casino enthusiasts.
At the core of TigonBet’s user experience is a Tinder-style swipe feature that allows punters to scroll through match options and betting markets quickly. Built for mobile-first users, the interface reduces friction and aims to make browsing and betting more intuitive.
TigonBet also introduces a tournament system where players can compete in live leaderboards. Whether betting on sports or spinning in the casino, users can climb rankings and win prizes from airtime and smartphones to consoles and TVs. The system is performance-based, meaning consistency is rewarded over high spending.
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