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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has finally submitted the much-awaited Finance Bill 2026 to Parliament, which introduces a wide range of taxes affecting the second-hand clothing industry, importation of mobile phones, and gambling activities, among others. According to the bill reviewed by Kenyans.co.ke, the government has introduced a higher excise duty on mobile phones and […]
An important delegation from Loterie Nationale de Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI), led by Mr. Check Oumar Diarra, Advisor to the Director General Dramane Coulibaly, is participating in the 23rd edition of the UEMOA Joint Mass taking place from 4 to 8 May 2026 in Cotonou, Benin. The opening ceremony of this major regional gathering was held […]
The Government remains focused on improving regulation of the gaming sector in Tanzania to ensure full legal compliance and safeguard public interests. This was highlighted during a seminar organized by the Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) for the Dodoma Regional Security Committee, held on 23 April 2026 at the Regional Commissioner’s Office, Mkapa Building. Speaking […]
In a swift response to the devastating floods impacting the Vhembe District Municipality, the Limpopo Gambling Board (LGB) successfully mobilized a collaborative support initiative. By calling upon its industry licensees, the board facilitated the delivery of essential aid to households struggling in the wake of the disaster. The relief effort focused on addressing the immediate […]
The Gaming Commission of Ghana has officially inaugurated its new office at Agona Swedru, in the Agona East Constituency. The opening marks an important step toward expanding the Commission’s regulatory presence across the country. Speaking at the inauguration, the Member of Parliament for Agona East, Hon. Queenstar Maame Pokuah Sawyerr, commended the Gaming Commission of […]
The Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) strengthens its institutional presence at the national level by expanding its activities to several provinces of Angola. On 23 April, institutional visits to Malanje, Benguela, Cabinda and Huíla began, led by ISJ Director General Dr. Nerethz Tati and Deputy Director General Dr. Cláudio Paulo, accompanied by technical teams from the […]
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has submitted the much-awaited Finance Bill 2026 to Parliament. The bill introduces a range of Kenya tax that affect, among other areas, the second-hand clothing industry, the importation of mobile phones, and gambling activities. According to the bill reviewed by Kenyans.co.ke, the government proposes a higher excise duty on […]
The Gaming Commission of Ghana is expanding its nationwide regulatory presence with the inauguration of a new office in Ho, in the Volta Region. The establishment of the office is part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to strengthen regulatory oversight, improve access to its services, and promote responsible gaming across the country. Speaking at the […]
A Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) employee has been jailed after stealing US$1,500 from his workplace and losing the money through online betting. Petsi Napwaro, 44, a general hand at the central bank, was convicted of theft after admitting that he broke into an office and took the cash, which he later exhausted through Aviator […]
Across Africa, football is more than a pastime-it is a powerful cultural force that unites millions across borders, languages and generations. However, in recent years, a new player has taken center stage in this ecosystem: the gambling industry. From local leagues to continental tournaments organized but the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), the betting brands […]
