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The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has urged stakeholders in the global gaming industry to intensify efforts to combat illegal gambling, warning that it is increasingly harming economies and livelihoods. He made the call while addressing more than 200 participants from Europe and Africa at the 2026 European Lotteries (EL) Industry […]
pawaTech Services Limited has announced that it will cease operations at its Rwanda Central Services Hub effective 20 May 2026, marking a significant step in the company’s evolution toward a more decentralized, technology-driven operating model across Africa. This decision forms part of a broader technological transition in how the company delivers services across Africa. “Over […]
After two months of nationwide celebrations, the National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) officially concluded its 55th anniversary festivities with a prestigious gala dinner held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan. The closing ceremony brought together several high-level dignitaries, institutional partners, and key stakeholders. Among the distinguished guests were […]
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA), established under section 3 of the Gaming and Lotteries Act (No. 34 of 2022), hereby invites qualified local and foreign applicants to submit applications for consideration for the grant of a Sports Betting License in Malawi. This invitation is issued pursuant to section 27 of the Gaming and […]
ITHUBA has categorically rejected allegations that it delayed payments for winning tickets during its time as the National Lottery operator. The entity described the reports as “factually incorrect”, stating that all required operational information had been submitted to enable prize payments. This response follows reports that players experienced difficulties claiming winnings for the weekend of […]
The May 13, 2026, High Court judgment in Constitutional Petition E095 of 2026 did not merely settle a civil dispute between a wronged citizen and Safaricom. It detonated a legal and regulatory bomb directly beneath Kenya’s dominant betting empire, Shop and Deliver Limited, trading as Betika, whose co-founders George Mburu and Chris Mwirigi are named […]
All-People’s Congress (APC) Leader and founder, Hassan Ayariga, has called for urgent reforms in Ghana’s digital lottery space, demanding an end to what he describes as monopolistic control over the 5/90 lottery. In a press release issued in Accra on April 22, 2026, Dr. Haasan Ayariga welcomed a directive by President John Dramani Mahama to […]
An investigation into a R66-million lottery grant to Netball South Africa has raised concerns about possible “maladministration and/or gross negligence” by the agency responsible for approving the funding. The report also suggests that litigation may be necessary to recover any losses that may have occurred. The grant was intended to fund the construction of all-weather […]
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA), in partnership with Mzuzu Viphya Lions Club, conducted a free community health outreach programme at Rumphi Boma, providing eyesight and diabetes screening services to residents as part of efforts to promote early detection and treatment of common health conditions. The initiative attracted community members from across the district, […]
The National Lottery of Burundi (LONA) has appointed Appoline Ndoricimpa as its new Administrative and Financial Director, marking an important leadership development within Burundi’s regulated gaming sector. The appointment was formalized by President Évariste Ndayishimiye through Presidential Decree No. 100/066 issued on May 13, 2026. The move reflects the government’s continued focus on strengthening governance, […]
