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:

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.”

Jelly Entertainment has taken a major step into the African market through a new partnership with leading operator betPawa.

Jelly is a recognised creator of highly entertaining digital content for betting and gaming companies. Its portfolio of over 25 games – including CleoPatrick, Midas Riches and Witches Go Wild – is delivered to more than 100 operator brands worldwide.

This partnership marks Jelly’s entry into Africa, where it will deliver bespoke crash, instant win and slot content designed for mobile-first, portrait-only play in low-bandwidth environments. In addition, Jelly and betPawa will co-develop locally adapted games for players in the region.

betPawa, one of Africa’s leading online sports betting brands, serves over 10 million users across 17 markets, including Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia.

The integration is powered by Jelly’s RGS platform, enabling partnerships across all global regulated markets where betPawa operates.

This partnership is part of Jelly’s broader global expansion strategy, strengthening its presence in Africa and supporting its continued international growth.

David Newstead, Chief Business Development Officer at Jelly, said: “Joining forces with betPawa is a significant strategic move for us. betPawa’s presence across Africa will help us reach more players than ever before. It’s a partnership that secures us a stronger foothold in an important territory and aligns perfectly with our expansion goals in emerging regulated markets.”