Monday, December 8, 2025

From the Pitch to the Console – Orange Powers Botswana’s Esports Industry

Worldwide, Esports is seen as one of the fastest growing and lucrative industries. According to Statistica, this year alone, the revenue from this industry is projected to reach US$4.8 billion (+/- P64.4 billion).

It further states that Esports revenue is expected ‘to demonstrate an annual growth rate (CAGR 2025-2029) of 5.56%, which will result in a projected market volume of US$5.9bn by 2029.’    

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