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South Africa National Gambling Board (NGB) has issued a request for service providers to help identify and block illegal gambling websites, signalling one of the country’s strongest enforcement actions yet against offshore betting operators. The move comes as online gambling continues to reshape Africa’s gaming industry. The widespread adoption of smartphones, digital payment systems and […]
South Africa fast-growing online gambling industry is raising new concerns about the financial wellbeing of young people. Experts warn that small, frequent bets may be quietly draining already stretched household budgets. According to the National Gambling Board (NGB), South Africans wagered about R1.5 trillion in the 2024/25 financial year, generating gross gambling revenue of roughly […]
Salvation Healing Ministry founder, Pastor Victor Kanyari has recalled how he lost KSh400,000 (approximately US$3,000) after being persuaded by a young Nairobi resident to try sports betting. Speaking during a church service on Sunday, June 14, 2026, Kanyari said the young man claimed to be a sports betting expert who could generate huge profits within […]
Online casino player, Mosito Mohlobo, has turned a M1.50 stake into a life-changing payout after winning M103,587.92 on ThabaBet. ThabaBet, one of Lesotho’s fastest-growing online betting companies, officially handed over Mohlobo’s winnings this week during an event held at the company’s premises at Maseru Border Gate. What began as an ordinary day for Mohlobo quickly […]
Mula Sport could be facing an over R100 million tax bill after the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) launched a high-level alleged tax evasion investigation involving Mula Sport, eBet, and other online gambling companies, this publication has reliably learned. The investigation follows statements by ERS Commissioner General Brightwell Nkambule, who said during a recent press conference […]
PopOK Gaming has strengthened its presence in Botswana through a strategic sponsorship of the TT Cup Challenge, reflecting the company’s commitment to both community engagement and collaboration with regulators. This year’s TT Cup Challenge drew more than 3,500 spectators from nearby villages, making it the largest edition of the event to date. Widely regarded as […]
Africa iGaming Industry is evolving fast, and it has become a fiercely competitive battleground where operators, platform providers, payment companies and technology suppliers are all competing for market share. In this environment, the difference between success and failure is often determined not by the product itself but by the people selling it. Many companies make […]
Africa’s digital economy is entering a new phase and the numbers are becoming too significant to ignore. While much of the global conversation around 5G has centered on North America, Europe and Asia, the next major growth story may well be unfolding in Sub-Saharan Africa. According to the latest Ericson Mobility Report, Sub-Saharan Africa is […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has informed the public that ITHUBA Uganda Limited, the National Lottery Operator, ceased operations in Uganda effective 1st July 2026. The announcement, issued under Section 4(j) of the Lotteries and Gaming Act, Cap. 334, states that the NLGRB is managing the cessation of National Lottery operations by […]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is generating millions of bets across Africa. The winners shouldn’t just be bookmakers and punters but governments with the tools to capture the revenue and protect consumers, writes Abel Sy, CEO of PolyTechs, a company specializing in digital regulatory technology for the gaming sector. Every World Cup produces unforgettable moments […]
