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The Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) participated in the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF) 2026, held from 14 to 17 September in Maputo, Mozambique. The ISJ delegation was led by Dr. Nerethz Tati, Director General, and included Ricarda de Carvalho, Senior Technician from the Litigation Department. Ms. de Carvalho represented the Institute during the technical sessions […]
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global anti-money laundering watchdog, has warned that criminals are increasingly exploiting the gaming and gambling sectors for money laundering, smurfing and other forms of financial crime. In a new report, the Paris-based organization outlined emerging risk indicators designed to help countries, regulators, law enforcement agencies and private-sector entities […]
Uganda’s efforts to promote a well-regulated gambling industry received recognition from the country’s judiciary during the third National Court Open Day in Kampala, where Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo praised the work of the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB). The NLGRB showcased its regulatory mandate at the public engagement event held on September […]
Google is updating its gambling advertising certification process, introducing new requirements for advertisers operating across regulated gambling markets. The changes were announced on September 14, 2026, as part of an update to Google’s Gambling and Games policy and are scheduled to take effect in October. Under the revised framework, advertisers will need to maintain what […]
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 Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) has strengthened its engagement with municipal authorities in Angola’s Huíla and Benguela provinces as part of efforts to improve institutional coordination and combat illegal gambling activities. The working meetings were led by Abel Carlos Buzi Nduli, Head of the ISJ Provincial Service for the Southern Region, alongside members of his […]
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 […]
The Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB) participated in the 17th Annual Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF) Conference, held in Maputo, Mozambique, from September 14 to 17, 2026. Held under the theme, “Regulating for Transformation – Safer Gambling. Smarter Regulation. Stronger African Collaboration,” the conference brought together gambling regulators, industry stakeholders, and thought leaders […]
Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) CEO Bismarck Rewane has said the initial public offering (IPO) of the Dangote refinery will help build an “investment culture” among Nigerians, offering a more reliable source of returns than betting or gambling. Speaking on Channels Television, Rewane said the goal of attracting 10 million investors to the IPO would give […]
The Gambling Authority of Botswana’s Board and Executive Management convened in Kasane from September 10 to 11, 2026, for a high-level executive intensive focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and digital governance. The engagement was facilitated by Tichaona Zororo of Enterprise Governance of IT (EGIT) and explored the evolving technological landscape of the gaming industry […]
