Telkom VS Gaming has announced that they will be the official gaming and connectivity partner for Comic Con Africa, which is set to take place from September 22–25 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, South Africa.
Participants at this year’s edition of Africa’s biggest pop culture and gaming festival can expect to experience the latest gaming tech, esports tournaments, and gaming experiences that the continent has to offer.
The partnership will see Telkom VS Gaming own the largest tournament stage at the event as they host the Telkom VS Gaming Masters, the Telkom VS Gaming Championships, eDiski and High School Esport League (HSEL) finals.
If you’re not interested in competitive gaming or esports, then check out the Telkom stand to experience Telkom Smart Living, to learn more about exciting Telkom products on offer and to stand a chance to win exciting prizes.
Telkom VS Gaming Spokesperson, Wanda Mkhize, stated that the organisation is proud to be partnering with Comic Con Africa. “We are very proud to be partnering with Comic Con Africa and believe such partnerships shines the spotlight on esports and drives the industry forward.”
“Through our vision as Telkom, we have seen competitiveness in esports continue to grow from strength to strength. This has allowed us to showcase the world of gaming to SA by giving more people the opportunity to entrench themselves in this world and participate.”
Founded in 2008 as DGL, Telkom VS Gaming is one of South Africa’s largest independent gaming brands as well as one of the continent’s leading platforms for online gaming.
Carla Massman, Show Director for Comic Con Africa, also spoke on the partnership, pointing to Telkom’s record of investing in the emerging sport. “Telkom has always been invested in the esports arena, and our partnership with them broadens the spectrum of the festival’s gaming offering and pop culture industry for local audiences.”