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Gambling Authority seeks qualified investors to expand regulated gaming infrastructure across key tourism and economic regions The Gambling Authority of Botswana has invited qualified investors to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the development and operation of new bingo and casino establishments across the country. The initiative is aimed at assessing investor interest, identifying operators […]
The Science and Technology Committee (CCT) has approved new measures that could be among the biggest setbacks for licensed betting companies, while also creating more room for illegal platforms to keep expanding. The CCT approved a proposal that tightens restrictions on advertising and sponsorship related to betting. The plan also sets criteria for classifying products […]
SBC Summit will move beyond the hype surrounding Web3 and crypto to explore their practical applications across payments, transparency, security and player trust through the dedicated Web3 & Crypto Academy. Part of SBC Summit’s premium Education+ programme, the Web3 & Crypto Academy will bring together Web3 and crypto specialists, technology experts and industry leaders to examine where Web3 […]
LONAGUI has highlighted the role of its extensive operational network across Guinea in supporting local employment, small businesses and broader economic inclusion beyond the country’s capital. While the economic contribution of lottery operators is often measured by revenues and payments made to the state, LONAGUI said its impact extends into the wider economy through its […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has shut down four illegal gaming shops in Kibuku Town as part of an intelligence-led enforcement operation targeting unlawful gaming activities. The operation, conducted under “OperationMashineHaramu,” initially focused on illegal gaming establishments in Kibuku Town. However, investigations uncovered a wider operation allegedly linked to Chinese national Liang […]
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) is participating in the ALGA CEOs Forum 2026, currently taking place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, bringing together gambling regulators, industry stakeholders and senior leaders from across Africa. Representing the NWGB at the four-day forum is Acting Chief Executive Officer Mr Boitumelo Qalinge, who is engaging with regulatory and industry leaders […]
Markets are more than trading centers; they are important spaces for community interaction, dialogue and social change. Recognizing their role in reaching people at the grassroots, the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has taken its Responsible Gaming awareness campaign to communities in Mbarara, Western Uganda. As part of the engagement, the NLGRB Responsible […]
Promoting responsible gambling starts with informed choices, and the National Gambling Board (NGB) continues to strengthen community awareness around the importance of responsible gambling. As part of its community outreach efforts, the NGB engaged with the Phillipi community at the Ithemba Labantu Community Center in the Western Cape, where residents received information on responsible gambling, […]
Mozambique is preparing for one of the biggest regulatory shifts in its gaming history. For decades, the country’s gambling industry has revolved around land-based casinos regulated by the Inspecao-Geral de Jogos (IGJ), established in 2010. That era is coming to an end. Economy Minister Basilio Muhate has confirmed that Mozambique is introducing its first dedicated […]
The SunBet Cares Bursary Programme has provided financial support to 34 North-West University (NWU) students as part of an initiative aimed at expanding access to education in South Africa’s North West Province. The bursary launch and handover ceremony was held at NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus, with the North West Gambling Board (NWGB) participating in the event […]
