Young workers drive South Africa's video games industry

Published On Sep 2, 2024, 7:07 PM

The article explores the growth of South Africa's video game industry, driven by an increasing number of trained developers and expanding local studios. Companies like 24 Bit Games are gaining recognition, highlighted by acquisitions from international publishers like Annapurna Interactive. While the sector is still small, there is optimism about future growth, particularly in premium PC game development. The local market for gaming is also increasing, but challenges such as high internet costs hinder wider participation, especially among younger gamers.