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The Gambling Authority of Botswana has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable economic development and responsible gambling regulation during Botswana Sustainability Week 2026, held from October 21 to 23 at Maun Sedie Hotel. The event, themed “The Business of Sustainability: Activating Private Sector Leadership to Drive Botswana’s Next Growth Economy,” brought together government officials, business leaders […]
Botswana’s Gambling Authority is supporting Namibia’s efforts to establish a regulated and licensed betting industry by sharing its experience in bookmaker licensing, gambling regulatory oversight and responsible gambling. The Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Moruntshi Kemorwale, and Chief Operations Officer, Mopati Rammekwa, participated in the Gambling Board of Namibia’s (GBN) Industry Consultation Workshop on the Licensing […]
The Gambling Authority has co-hosted the official launch of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the South East Region of the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education, formalizing a two-year partnership to support the Region’s Staff Excellence Awards and promote responsible gambling awareness among teachers and learners. Under the agreement, the Authority will support […]
The Gambling Authority of Botswana has highlighted responsible gambling, consumer protection and effective regulation as key to building a trusted and competitive gambling industry, as the country’s gambling revenue reportedly reaches P1.3 billion. The authority shared these insights at the Made in BW – Sold to the World Expo 2026, held at the Botswana International […]
The Gambling Authority participated in the Youth Business Forum held in Francistown at Cresta Marang, a strategic summit led by the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs in partnership with UNICEF to promote youth entrepreneurship, employment, and economic opportunities. Representatives of the Authority engaged directly with young entrepreneurs and emerging leaders, providing insights into its […]
The Botswana Gambling Authority recently hosted a pivotal workshop at Masa Square Hotel to advance its National Responsible Gambling Strategy. This session represents a vital component of the ongoing implementation phase for the 2023–2028 Strategic Plan. Specifically, the workshop focused on aligning key industry stakeholders with a shared vision. By promoting responsible gambling and effectively […]
The Botswana Gambling Authority Chief Executive Officer (Atg), Mr. Moruntshi Kemorwale, delivered a thought-provoking presentation titled “Leveraging Regulated Gaming to Transform Botswana’s Economy” at the Botswana Mining Conference 2025. He emphasized that the global gaming and gambling industry is now valued at over USD 500 billion, supporting more than 200 million jobs worldwide across sectors […]
The African iGaming Alliance has appointed Peter Kesitilwe as its first Chief Executive Officer. Kesitilwe who previously served as the CEO of the Botswana Gambling Authority. Founded by betPawa, Betway, 888Africa, and Sportybet, the AIA aims to promote a responsible and well-regulated online betting and gaming industry across Africa. Its mission focuses on advancing fair […]
