The African Lotteries & Gaming Association (ALGA) has appointed veteran technology executive Moss Gondwe to its Board of Directors, bringing more than four decades of leadership experience to support the organization’s vision for sustainable industry growth across Africa.

The appointment highlights ALGA’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its leadership by adding professionals with expertise spanning technology, business strategy, and organizational governance. As the lottery and gaming industry continues its rapid digital transformation, the association believes Gondwe’s extensive background in information and communications technology (ICT) will help guide its strategic initiatives and support the sustainable development of regulated gaming markets across the continent.

ALGA welcomed Gondwe’s appointment with confidence that his experience will contribute to the organization’s efforts to foster collaboration, improve industry standards, and encourage responsible innovation.

Moss Gondwe joins the ALGA Board after a career of more than 40 years in the global technology industry. Throughout his professional journey, he has held senior executive roles at internationally recognized companies, including IBM, Microsoft South Africa, and Mimecast.

His work has focused on digital transformation, enterprise technology solutions, strategic business development, and public sector partnerships. Having led initiatives across both private and public sectors, Gondwe has helped improve operational performance, accelerate technology adoption, and strengthen organizational governance.

This broad leadership experience gives him valuable insight into how technology can transform industries, including the rapidly evolving gaming sector. It also reflects the growing importance of digital expertise as lottery operators and gaming regulators adopt modern tools to improve efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and strengthen regulatory oversight.

The African Lotteries & Gaming Association positions itself as a leading organization committed to advancing ethical, transparent, and sustainable gaming across Africa. Through its activities, ALGA promotes responsible gaming practices, encourages regulatory cooperation, supports knowledge sharing, and invests in professional development for lottery operators, regulators, and other industry stakeholders.

Gondwe’s addition to the Board is expected to strengthen the association’s ability to achieve these goals while supporting long-term strategic planning and organizational growth. His experience in technology governance and innovation is especially relevant as gaming organizations increasingly invest in areas such as digital platforms, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and advanced payment systems.

Technology is becoming one of the most significant drivers of change in the global lottery and gaming industry. Digital channels, mobile platforms, cloud computing, and data analytics are changing how operators engage with players while also improving operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

ALGA believes leaders with strong technology backgrounds can help guide the industry’s transition toward more innovative and resilient operating models. Gondwe’s expertise is expected to support discussions on digital modernization, responsible adoption of emerging technologies, and strategies for strengthening governance in increasingly technology-driven gaming environments.

His appointment also reflects a growing understanding that innovation must be supported by effective leadership and sound regulatory frameworks. In addition to technological progress, ALGA remains focused on building cooperation among lottery operators, gaming regulators, policymakers, and industry suppliers across Africa.

The association regularly hosts conferences, executive forums, and educational programmes designed to encourage dialogue on regulatory best practices, responsible gaming initiatives, consumer protection, and wider industry development.

By expanding its leadership with experienced professionals from different sectors, ALGA aims to strengthen its role as a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange across the continent.

ALGA also believes that stronger partnerships between public institutions and private sector leaders will be essential for supporting sustainable growth in Africa’s gaming industry. Moss Gondwe’s appointment comes at a key moment as Africa’s lottery and gaming sector continues embracing digital innovation while adapting to evolving regulatory and market requirements.

His extensive experience in ICT leadership, corporate governance, and strategic management is expected to help ALGA enhance its programmes, strengthen industry partnerships, and encourage the adoption of modern technologies across regulated gaming markets.

As ALGA continues promoting responsible gaming, ethical leadership, and operational excellence, Gondwe’s contribution is expected to support the organization’s broader mission of building a transparent, innovative, and sustainable gaming ecosystem across Africa.

With technology set to play an increasingly central role in the future of lotteries and gaming, ALGA’s decision to strengthen its Board with proven digital leadership reinforces its commitment to preparing the industry for the next phase of growth and transformation.