{"id":6157,"date":"2025-08-06T15:31:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T18:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=6157"},"modified":"2026-04-19T15:03:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T18:03:04","slug":"zambias-female-gamers-take-centre-stage-at-gamer-fest-ladies-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/zambias-female-gamers-take-centre-stage-at-gamer-fest-ladies-edition","title":{"rendered":"Zambia\u2019s female gamers take centre stage at Gamer Fest: Ladies edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Gamer Fest: Ladies Edition is a groundbreaking female-only esports festival breaking long-standing barriers in gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Zambia.- Zambia\u2019s gaming scene is set for a powerful shake-up as Gamer Fest: Ladies Edition<\/strong> spotlights the country\u2019s vibrant and growing community of female gamers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nation\u2019s premier female-only esports and gaming festival<\/strong> is a groundbreaking celebration of inclusivity, talent and passion for tech and gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Backed by the Esports Federation<\/strong> of Zambia<\/strong>, organisers, players and sponsors alike expect the event to create an empowering space for women in a gaming industry where they have long been underrepresented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Techtrends, one of the event\u2019s sponsors<\/strong> and an influential platform driving tech innovation and digital storytelling in the country, is eagerly anticipating the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re excited to support Zambia\u2019s premier female-only esports and gaming event, a celebration of community, competition and creativity in gaming<\/strong>,\u201d said Techtrends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nerd Otaku Zambia, a leading community driving Zambia\u2019s anime and gaming culture<\/strong>, is supporting the event to highlight and empower female gamers across the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dynamic showcase will take place on August 16<\/strong> at the popular city of Lusaka and features a packed schedule of tournaments, karaoke, board games and cash prizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lineup offers a mix for every player. Tekken 8 and Mortal Kombat X are fast-paced fighting games for consoles and PCs<\/strong>. Call of Duty Mobile brings tactical shooting to smartphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classic games like Uno and Checkers add a fun, strategic touch and are played both physically and digitally<\/strong>. This variety ensures something exciting for all, whether intense battles or relaxed strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gamer Fest: Ladies Edition 2025 is breaking barriers and putting Zambia\u2019s female gamers in the spotlight, showing that the future of esports<\/strong> is truly female-led.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\tSee also:<\/span> Zambia cabinet greenlights bill to modernise gambing industry<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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