Expansions and Initiatives Shape Africa's Digital Streaming, Payment, and Gaming Sectors - September 2025

A new report by Fabric News indicates Africa's streaming market has over 560 platforms, though foreign content and services still largely dominate. In South Africa's payment sector, dLocal has expanded its offerings by integrating Capitec Pay. This move provides international merchants with open banking-based, real-time account-to-account payments to serve the country's growing digital commerce sector. Meanwhile, Microsoft has announced the return of Xbox Game Camp Africa for its third year. The 12-week program aimed at fostering African game development will commence on December 4, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa.