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The Special Tribunal has frozen a R500,000 pension payout to Sibonelo Vilakazi, a former client liaison officer for the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) in KwaZulu-Natal. He allegedly misused his position to channel tens of millions of rands to himself, and a company controlled by his wife. Vilakazi and his wife, Nosipho Zanele Zuma, are accused […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has reported a massive surge in revenue. According to officials, annual non-tax revenue collections grew from Shs1.14 billion in the 2019/2020 financial year to Shs8.79 billion in 2024/2025. Acting Executive Director Bernard Winyi presented these figures to the Finance Committee of Parliament. He highlighted the impressive long-term […]
Zimbabwe new tax measures introduced by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube are anticipated to considerably raise the cost of doing business, especially for gambling operators, who will now face stricter tax oversight. In his presentation of the 2026 National Budget, Ncube detailed his approach to obtaining a significant portion of the ZWG312 billion spending plan through […]
A tragedy has struck Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL) in Niger State. A 300-level Computer Science student, identified as Kelvin Danlami, has reportedly died by suicide. The incident occurred after the student allegedly lost N600,000 to sports betting. According to sources, the money did not belong to Danlami. It had been entrusted to him, […]
The iGaming AFRIKA Summit (iGA Summit) has opened nominations for its 2026 Industry Awards, recognizing the companies and individuals shaping Africa’s gaming industry and its growing influence on the global market. The awards will be presented during the iGaming AFRIKA Summit 2026, taking place from 4th–6th May 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. Positioned as The Heart […]
By the standards of global iGaming, Africa has long been described as an “emerging” market. The results of the Blask Awards 2025, published this week by the analytics platform Blask, suggest that the continent has moved decisively beyond that label. Using a full year of market data from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026, […]
Google is set to implement stringent new policies on gambling advertisement. The updated certification requirements will take effect on March 23. These changes aim to tighten control over the promotion of online betting. The platform’s goal is to ensure that only legitimate, verified businesses can advertise. The updated rules introduce specific technical restrictions to disqualify […]
The Eastern Cape Gambling Board (ECGB) has officially launched FATBET. Operated by Swanjohn Technologies (Pty) Ltd, the new online casino platform became accessible on January 20. Prior to launch, the platform successfully integrated with the Fundist Wagering Recordkeeping System. This ensures full compliance with local gambling standards. FATBET offers a wide selection of entertainment options […]
Bolabet is excited to announce its participation in the 2026 Zed Corporate League, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing collaboration with this prestigious corporate sports platform. This participation highlights Bolabet’s strong commitment to employee engagement, team building, and fostering a vibrant organizational culture. “At Bolabet, we believe that strong teams are built both inside […]
PariPesa players experienced an extraordinary wave of winning accumulator bets during the Christmas and New Year period. An unusually high number of similar bet combinations landed successfully, with many winning slips featuring around 10 selections each priced between 1.1 and 1.4 odds an accumulator profile that rarely delivers consistent success under normal conditions. The concentration […]
