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Africa on the Radar as Games of the Future Eyes Next Phase of Global Growth

IOL Tech · 14 August 2026 at 10:18

Africa on the Radar as Games of the Future Eyes Next Phase of Global Growth

South Africa’s growing role in the Games of the Future has put the country on the global phygital sports map, with CEO Daniel Merkley saying it could host a future edition.

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