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South Africa’s National Lotteries Commission (NLC) is increasing its engagement with provincial stakeholders in the Western Cape as it looks for new ways to support cultural, arts, and sports development. NLC Commissioner Jodi Scholtz met with Western Cape MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, to discuss possible collaboration to maximize the impact of […]
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB), in collaboration with the Consumer Affairs Unit of the Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT) and the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF), has engaged young people at the Baphiring Agricultural Hub in Ga-Phiri, Mabaalstad-Moses Kotane Local Municipality, on the risks associated with gambling. The outreach […]
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB), in collaboration with the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF), Consumer Affairs and Liquor Regulators, has taken its responsible gambling awareness campaign to patrons in Rustenburg. The outreach was held at Tic Tac Slots, where stakeholders engaged directly with patrons on the importance of responsible gambling and making informed […]
The Government of Eswatini has reportedly terminated the official cellphone contract assigned to Gcinangaye Tsabedze, Director of Tourism in the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs, amid reported concerns over her attendance and conduct. The Acting Principal Secretary Hlobsile Dlamini wrote to MTN Eswatini requesting the closure of Tsabedze’s Government communication contract associated with the […]
Gambling addiction has been identified as one of the factors linked to mental health problems contributing to overcrowding at the country’s psychiatric hospital. This came to light during a tour of the facility by the Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration/Integrity (CHRPA) and the Civil Service Commission (CSC). The two institutions are investigating allegations […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism in Namibia has announced a series of public consultation workshops to validate proposed amendments to the country’s Lotteries Act and Regulations, as well as the Gambling and Gambling Activities Regulations. The consultation is aimed at providing members of the public and relevant stakeholders with an opportunity to review […]
betPawa Uganda has contributed UGX 10 million towards the Corporate League games, supporting an initiative aimed at raising funds to provide 5,000 Mama Kits to expectant mothers in need. Representing betPawa Uganda at the initiative, a company representative said the contribution reflects the importance of businesses playing an active role in supporting the communities in […]
Bolabet Group has joined the Make Lusaka Clean Campaign, partnering with Agrivil Masters Limited to support ongoing efforts to improve cleanliness across Zambia’s capital city. As part of its contribution to the initiative, Bolabet has donated branded cleaning vests to teams carrying out cleaning activities across several locations, including Great East Road, Katima Mulilo, Thabo […]
Authorities in South Africa’s Northern Cape province have intensified efforts to combat illegal gambling, following the seizure of 11 Chinese roulette machines during a coordinated enforcement operation. The crackdown involved the Northern Cape Gambling and Liquor Board (NCGLB), the South African Police Service (SAPS), and Crime Intelligence officers. The operation was intelligence-led and focused on […]
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) participated in the 2026 Zenzele Youth Entrepreneurship Tour, hosted by the Youth for Africa and Enterprise Initiative (YAEI) and Absa, in collaboration with the Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), the North West Development Corporation (NWDC), and North-West University (NWU) at the university’s Potchefstroom Campus. The […]
