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The LONACI Foundation has invested CFAF 512,702,062 in social development initiatives across several regions of Côte d’Ivoire as part of its 2026 Social Caravan, held from August 9 to 23, 2026. The initiative, carried out under the theme of solidarity and human development, saw the Foundation visit communities across Hambol, Gbêkê, Béré and Haut-Sassandra, where […]
Staff of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) have embarked on industrial action, citing concerns over their conditions of service, operational challenges and other workplace-related issues. The workers reportedly gathered at the NLA headquarters in Accra on August 24, as they called for urgent action to address concerns affecting staff welfare and the Authority’s operations. Among […]
Management of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has noted media reports and publications on the impasse over salary disputes, which has led to a strike by the local union and staff. Management remains fully committed to resolving the issues at stake and is calling on the local Union and all staff to call off their […]
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Liberia has provided L$152,000 in financial assistance to 56 students with physical disabilities at the University of Liberia, as part of its continued efforts to promote inclusive education and social empowerment. The support was provided through the NLA’s Education Empowerment Programme (EEP), which aims to help students facing financial […]
The National Lottery of Guinea (LONAGUI) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting education and youth development through the latest edition of its LONAGUI Scholarship programme, a key initiative under the organization’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy. Launched in 2023, the LONAGUI Scholarship programme aims to promote academic excellence among young Guineans by helping remove financial […]
The National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) has officially handed over two cheques totaling 47,442,000 FCFA to a bettor who recorded two major wins through the Urban Mutual Betting (PMU). The cheques were presented on August 19, 2026, at LONACI’s headquarters in the presence of members of the press. Representing LONACI’s General Director, Dramane Coulibaly, […]
Africa gambling investment story is being misunderstood. The conventional pitch is that the continent offers a young population, rising smartphone penetration, expanding mobile payments and growing appetite for sports betting. All of that is true but it misses the bigger opportunity. Africa already has a multi-billion gambling market. The real investment opportunity is capturing the […]
RSM Eastern Africa and QLOT Consulting of Sweden will guide the procurement of Kenya’s National Lottery Operator as the Board sets standards for Kenya’s first National Lottery. The National Lottery Board announced the appointment of a Transaction Advisor to guide the procurement of Kenya’s first National Lottery Operator. The assignment is led by RSM Eastern […]
Operation Tir Groupé has on (August 11) concluded its commercial tour in the heart of the South-Comoé region, with Aboisso and Bonoua serving as the final stops of the campaign led by Loterie Nationale de Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) teams in the interior of the country. The teams completed the outreach campaign on August 10 and […]
Uganda’s gaming sector is set to benefit from closer collaboration between the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), following a strategic engagement aimed at strengthening both gambling regulations and tax compliance. The NLGRB hosted a delegation from URA’s Gaming Unit, led by Commissioner of Domestic Taxes Denis Kugonza […]
