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In February 2026, Sun International—one of South Africa’s leading gambling and hospitality groups—appointed seasoned gaming executive Mark Sergeant as Chief Operating Officer of its land-based gaming operations. At first glance, it may look like a straightforward leadership change. But when viewed against the company’s ongoing, deliberate digital transformation, the appointment signals something bigger: a strategic […]
National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board says Uganda gaming industry is entering a new era where technology, automation and stronger compliance systems will shape the future of regulation. As online betting and digital gaming continue to expand across the country, the regulator says traditional oversight methods are no longer sufficient to supervise the rapidly evolving […]
Botswana is now facing a troubling social phenomenon that underscores the deepening financial distress among its people. According to Moruntshi Kemorwale, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Botswana Gambling Authority, a staggering 36.6 percent of Batswana are actively engaged in gambling. This figure, revealed during Kemorwale’s testimony before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Statutory Bodies […]
The Zambia Gaming Association (ZGA) says it will not hesitate to shut down or deregister gambling operators who fail to comply with tax obligations and gambling regulations. ZGA President Noah Malungila said the association is aware of several operators who have evaded tax and have partnered with the Ministries of Finance and Local Government to […]
The Tanzania government has raised concerns over the increasing use of shisha and gambling among young people, saying it is now reviewing related laws to mitigate the growing trend. A surge in divorce cases is another challenge, which the government says requires marriage officiators, parents, and guardians to continue promoting moral values among couples. The […]
Concerns are rising over the financial and social risks linked to Ghana’s fast-growing Gambling industry. Reports suggest that some people are misusing personal and business funds to gamble, which has, in certain cases, resulted in severe financial losses and even reported fatalities. Regulatory attention is increasingly shifting beyond licensing and age limits to focus on […]
The Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) has held an Institutional Workshop in the Province of Cabinda, marking a key step in strengthening its institutional presence in the northern region of Angola. The event also served as the formal presentation of the Institute and its newly appointed Regional Coordinator for the Northern Region, Dr. Sebastião Tomágua. The […]
Most African Gambling operators spend millions on marketing, influencers and football sponsorships, yet struggle with poor user retention, weak product experience and frustrating betting platforms. The problem is often not marketing. It is product leadership. More specifically, the dangerous confusion between Product Managers and Product Owners. In many African iGaming companies, both roles are merged […]
SportPesa, in partnership with national and provincial authorities, hosted a three-day responsible gambling awareness programme for more than 250 students at the University of the Free State. Held from 6 to 8 May 2026, the workshops aimed to teach young people about the risks of excessive betting and to encourage open conversations about student mental […]
Despite signs of economic recovery, a significant portion of the workforce is looking for alternative ways to manage their finances. According to the latest Old Mutual Financial Wellness Monitor, nearly one in three working Ghanaians is now using gambling and betting as a coping mechanism to handle daily expenses and manage debt. A Mixed Economic […]
