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Authorities in South Africa’s Northern Cape province have intensified efforts to combat illegal gambling, following the seizure of 11 Chinese roulette machines during a coordinated enforcement operation. The crackdown involved the Northern Cape Gambling and Liquor Board (NCGLB), the South African Police Service (SAPS), and Crime Intelligence officers. The operation was intelligence-led and focused on […]
The Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) has strengthened its engagement with municipal authorities in Angola’s Huíla and Benguela provinces as part of efforts to improve institutional coordination and combat illegal gambling activities. The working meetings were led by Abel Carlos Buzi Nduli, Head of the ISJ Provincial Service for the Southern Region, alongside members of his […]
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) participated in the 2026 Zenzele Youth Entrepreneurship Tour, hosted by the Youth for Africa and Enterprise Initiative (YAEI) and Absa, in collaboration with the Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), the North West Development Corporation (NWDC), and North-West University (NWU) at the university’s Potchefstroom Campus. The […]
The Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB) participated in the 17th Annual Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF) Conference, held in Maputo, Mozambique, from September 14 to 17, 2026. Held under the theme, “Regulating for Transformation – Safer Gambling. Smarter Regulation. Stronger African Collaboration,” the conference brought together gambling regulators, industry stakeholders, and thought leaders […]
Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) CEO Bismarck Rewane has said the initial public offering (IPO) of the Dangote refinery will help build an “investment culture” among Nigerians, offering a more reliable source of returns than betting or gambling. Speaking on Channels Television, Rewane said the goal of attracting 10 million investors to the IPO would give […]
The Gambling Authority of Botswana’s Board and Executive Management convened in Kasane from September 10 to 11, 2026, for a high-level executive intensive focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and digital governance. The engagement was facilitated by Tichaona Zororo of Enterprise Governance of IT (EGIT) and explored the evolving technological landscape of the gaming industry […]
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has concluded Africa Safer Gambling Week 2026 with a Responsible Gambling Awareness Outreach at Holy Family College of Health Sciences in Phalombe. The outreach brought together students and members of the community to promote awareness of responsible gambling, player protection, and informed decision-making. As part of the engagement, […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has engaged the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and licensed gaming operators on the implementation of the withholding tax on winnings from betting and gaming activities under Section 131 of the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2026. The engagement focused on clarifying the implementation of the new tax requirement […]
The Gambling Authority participated in the Youth Business Forum held in Francistown at Cresta Marang, a strategic summit led by the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs in partnership with UNICEF to promote youth entrepreneurship, employment, and economic opportunities. Representatives of the Authority engaged directly with young entrepreneurs and emerging leaders, providing insights into its […]
The Gauteng Gambling Board (GGB) Administrator, Dr Khathutshelo Ramakumba, has briefed staff and management on the organization’s Diagnostic Report and the strategic re-engineering process aimed at stabilizing and repositioning the regulator. During the briefing, Dr Ramakumba outlined several priorities that will guide the organization’s transformation and efforts to strengthen its ability to fulfill its regulatory […]
