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The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has issued a reminder to taxpayers to meet their tax obligations before the June 14 deadline, with gaming and betting tax among the key payments due this month. According to the authority’s latest compliance notice, several tax categories must be settled by the deadline, including presumptive tax on gaming and […]
Betway Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of renowned music producer, artist, and entrepreneur Don Jazzy as its new Brand Ambassador in Nigeria. As a celebrated cultural icon, Don Jazzy has played a major role in shaping contemporary African music and entertainment. Through his creativity, entrepreneurial vision, and authenticity, he has built a lasting […]
From market launches and regulatory reviews to political battles, gambling markets across the globe are facing pivotal moments in their evolution. To help attendees navigate these changes, SBC Summit will feature a dedicated Global Regulations track. Taking place on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, the track will bring together operators, regulators, policymakers, legal experts, and compliance leaders to examine the […]
The Middle East is no longer a speculative conversation in global gambling; it is a capital-backed reality in motion. The region is rapidly shifting from an emerging gaming conversation into a capital-backed digital entertainment ecosystem driven by sovereign investment, policy reform and explosive gaming consumption growth. At the core of the opportunity is market expansion. […]
Something extraordinary is happening in Nigeria’s financial sector and global investors are beginning to understand the scale of the opportunity. For years, Africa’s largest economy was viewed through the narrow lens of oil, political instability and infrastructure challenges. That narrative is collapsing. A new generation of fintech companies is rewriting the economic future of Nigeria […]
Team players who register victories in eligible matches in the Cameroon FECAFOOT Women’s League, dubbed the Guinness Super League, will soon each receive direct financial rewards of 25,000 FCFA ($132,000) into their mobile-money accounts. The move follows a “Locker Room Bonus” convention signed between the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) and betting company betPawa in Yaounde. […]
ITHUBA has categorically rejected allegations that it delayed payments for winning tickets during its time as the National Lottery operator. The entity described the reports as “factually incorrect”, stating that all required operational information had been submitted to enable prize payments. This response follows reports that players experienced difficulties claiming winnings for the weekend of […]
Across Africa gaming, fintech and telecom and betting sectors, companies are pouring millions into sponsorship while achieving almost nothing measurable. Jerseys are branded. Event stages are flooded with logos. Celebrities are paid. Cameras flash. Executive smiles for photographs. Then three months later, nobody remembers the sponsor. That is the uncomfortable truth many decision makers refuse […]
For racehorse owners and long-time punters, allegations of race-fixing and related disciplinary actions in horse racing have raised serious concerns about the sport’s trustworthiness and the integrity of betting markets—an issue that has captivated enthusiasts for centuries. Kuben Gengan, a racehorse owner and punter, said the recent allegations and disciplinary matters involving jockeys in horse […]
Bola Group, the operator behind the Bolabet brand across Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi, has announced the launch of Chatbet, a pioneering WhatsApp-native sports betting product that the company says is the first of its kind in Africa. Developed in partnership with ChatLayer Media Technologies, the platform aims to redefine how sports fans interact with betting […]
