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4Racing (Pty) Ltd has continued to strengthen its commitment to education development through an expanding STEM- (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) initiative that supports under-resourced schools in Limpopo Province. The programme began in 2023 in the Sekhukhune District and has steadily grown in reach and investment. In 2025, it provided STEM science kits worth R219,770.75 […]
South Africa is considering a new 20% national gambling tax on gross gambling revenue (GGR) as online betting grows rapidly. Tax experts warn, however, that the levy could push out legitimate, licensed operators and encourage players to move to unregulated offshore platforms reducing tax take for the state while money flows abroad. The proposal is […]
Pastoral leader in Dedza, Malawi have raised concerns over the growing involvement of young people in gambling, warning that it is increasingly becoming a serious social and economic challenge linked to unemployment, poverty, and rising living costs. Speaking during a national youth gathering, the Bishop of the Dedza Diocese, Most Rev. Peter Adrian Chifukwa, cautioned […]
Blask and Find More Africa rank Africa’s 20 Top gambling brands by Q1 2026 demand — and the quarterly comparison reveals one collapse that stands apart from everything else in the dataset. Seasonal logic says Q1 should be slower. The fourth quarter carries Africa’s most event-dense betting calendar — peak football fixtures, concentrated marketing spend, […]
Uganda Ministry of Finance has announced a series of significant Gaming tax reform targeting the casino, sports betting, and broader gaming industries, aimed at strengthening compliance, improving revenue collection, and enhancing transparency within the sector. Speaking on the reforms, Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Henry Musasizi, outlined strict penalties for operators […]
The National Gambling Board (NGB) has officially launched a dedicated online platform that provides the public with access to a consolidated and comprehensive list of all legal, verified gambling operators in South Africa. This initiative forms part of the NGB’s ongoing efforts to combat illegal gambling including online and offshore operations, while promoting responsible gambling, […]
The LONACI Foundation has announced the winners of the 8th edition of its Social Challenge 2025, with journalist Fatou Sylla of Fraternité Matin winning the first prize and receiving 3 million FCFA. Sylla was recognised for her impactful report titled “Impact of the butane gas explosion in households: the difficult reconstruction of the rescued.” Her […]
Liberia’s National Lottery Authority is preparing to ban gambling‑related radio programmes nationwide after the Senate demanded answers about a surge in unregulated betting and reports that minors, some as young as 13 are taking part. Sources in government who spoke anonymously said the planned restriction will target stations that broadcast betting promotions and interactive gambling […]
In a demonstration of its commitment to supporting cultural initiatives and promoting national heritage, Mr. Dramane Coulibaly, General Manager of LONACI, hosted an honorary dinner at the Hotel Anouanzê in Dimbokro. The dinner, held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, celebrated the Committee Miss Côte d’Ivoire (COMICI), led by its President M. Victor Yapobi. The event […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has reinforced its commitment to combating illegal gaming activities through intensified enforcement operations across the country. During recent targeted operations along Mityana Road covering Buyala, Bujuko, Bukasa, Nabweru, and Lusaze as well as parts of Eastern Uganda, enforcement teams successfully confiscated a total of 104 illegal gaming […]
