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The Gambling Authority of Botswana has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable economic development and responsible gambling regulation during Botswana Sustainability Week 2026, held from October 21 to 23 at Maun Sedie Hotel. The event, themed “The Business of Sustainability: Activating Private Sector Leadership to Drive Botswana’s Next Growth Economy,” brought together government officials, business leaders […]
Gambling losses, tuition difficulties, academic pressure and relationship problems are among the challenges affecting university students’ mental well-being. Makerere University student Mordecai Elijah Eyobu says some of his classmates are struggling to cope with campus life. Financial distress and unhealthy coping mechanisms, he says, can make those difficulties worse. Eyobu says some students gamble money […]
The National Lottery of Burkina Faso (LONAB) has reaffirmed its support for the country’s cultural and economic development with a contribution of CFA francs 50 million to the International Artisan Fair of Ouagadougou (SIAO). The sponsorship agreement was signed on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the SIAO premises, where LONAB formally presented a cheque to […]
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) and the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) have stepped up efforts to raise awareness of gambling addiction and promote access to support services during the third day of their Punter Activation campaign in Klerksdorp Central Business District (CBD), South Africa. The community outreach focused on encouraging individuals and […]
Africa’s betting market is attracting operators, technology suppliers and investors searching for new sources of growth. It is no longer whether Africans bet, it is whether a new entrant can acquire customers, secure legal market access and generate sustainable returns without exhausting its capital before the business reaches profitability. Gaming Compliance International (GCI) estimated that […]
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence into the gaming industry is creating opportunities for innovation while simultaneously raising difficult questions around regulation, data protection, intellectual property, player protection and accountability. These issues took center stage on October 7, 2026, as legal practitioners, regulators and gaming-industry professionals gathered in Lagos for a one-day roundtable organized by […]
Botswana’s Gambling Authority is supporting Namibia’s efforts to establish a regulated and licensed betting industry by sharing its experience in bookmaker licensing, gambling regulatory oversight and responsible gambling. The Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Moruntshi Kemorwale, and Chief Operations Officer, Mopati Rammekwa, participated in the Gambling Board of Namibia’s (GBN) Industry Consultation Workshop on the Licensing […]
Angola’s Secretary of State for Tax Affairs, Dr. José Leiria, has visited the Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) to gain insight into its regulatory operations, ongoing projects and efforts to promote a transparent and responsible gaming industry. The visit took place on October 21, 2026, at the ISJ, where Leiria was received by the Institute’s Director […]
The Regulatory Shock Lagos State is taking the fight against non-compliant gambling operators beyond betting companies and towards the business that help them reach consumers. In October 2026 notice to telecommunications operators and value-added service (VAS) providers places licensing verification, transaction reporting and service suspension at the center of a broader enforcement strategy. The message […]
The Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB) has proposed a new industry engagement initiative, Play Your Part: Responsible Gambling Day 2026, aimed at promoting responsible gambling awareness and strengthening collaboration among licensed operators in South Africa’s Western Cape province. Planned for November 2026 in recognition of Responsible Gambling Month, the proposed outdoor event would […]
