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LaunchSouth Africa· 7 Aug 2026

Hollywoodbets: Launched esports betting (770+ markets, 30 titles) and advertised a CRM Specialist on XtremePush, Smartico and Braze

Why it matters

Esports betting opens a new category for Hollywoodbets, and its CRM hiring shows a focus on keeping players engaged.

Source: SBC News; MyJobMag South Africa. This summary by EcoPulse Africa is based on that public report. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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AcquisitionSouth Africa· 8 Oct 2026

LekkeSlaap (Tripco): Sold to a consortium co-led by Bellair Road and Janic Capital, with new capital for Southern Africa expansion and technology

New owners backed by well-known South African investors are funding LekkeSlaap's expansion across Southern Africa against Airbnb and Booking.com.

Source: TechCentral

LicenceSouth Africa· 7 Oct 2026

Betmatch: Runs a peer-to-peer betting exchange under a North West Gambling Board licence, which the SA Bookmakers' Association is disputing

Betmatch is testing a peer-to-peer betting model in South Africa. The dispute over its licence will decide whether exchange betting can grow in the market.

Source: iGaming AFRIKA

LaunchSouth Africa· 7 Oct 2026

Spotify: Bringing audiobooks to South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria in a 180+ market rollout

Audiobooks give Spotify a new paid add-on in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria, beyond music and podcasts.

Source: TechMoran

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