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Mercury International has launched a four-month housing giveaway in Sierra Leone, offering an $81,000 two-bedroom bungalow to bettors who place qualifying wagers on Mercury Bet. The promotion runs from April 1 to July 20, with the final draw scheduled for July 21. The campaign officially opened in Freetown and links entry to qualifying wagers placed […]
The Malawi Gaming & Lotteries Authority (Magla) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting responsible gambling advertising under Directive No. 1 of 2025. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement meeting in Blantyre, Magla Director General Racheal Mijiga said the directive is intended to protect children and vulnerable groups while allowing the industry to continue growing. Mijiga emphasised […]
The LONACI Foundation has announced the winners of the 8th edition of its Social Challenge 2025, with journalist Fatou Sylla of Fraternité Matin winning the first prize and receiving 3 million FCFA. Sylla was recognised for her impactful report titled “Impact of the butane gas explosion in households: the difficult reconstruction of the rescued.” Her […]
Liberia’s National Lottery Authority is preparing to ban gambling‑related radio programmes nationwide after the Senate demanded answers about a surge in unregulated betting and reports that minors, some as young as 13 are taking part. Sources in government who spoke anonymously said the planned restriction will target stations that broadcast betting promotions and interactive gambling […]
Rwanda gaming landscape is set for a fresh start following the official appointment of Moja Rwanda Limited as the new operator of the National Lottery. This move ends a several-month hiatus that began in October 2025, when the government terminated the previous operator’s license. The National Lottery, originally launched in 2021, is a cornerstone of […]
In a demonstration of its commitment to supporting cultural initiatives and promoting national heritage, Mr. Dramane Coulibaly, General Manager of LONACI, hosted an honorary dinner at the Hotel Anouanzê in Dimbokro. The dinner, held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, celebrated the Committee Miss Côte d’Ivoire (COMICI), led by its President M. Victor Yapobi. The event […]
The LONACI Foundation has launched a high-level seminar to develop and validate its Strategic Development Plan (SDP) for 2026–2030, with a long-term outlook to 2035. The initiative reinforces the Foundation’s commitment to strengthening its institutional capacity and improving the impact of its social programs across Côte d’Ivoire. The opening ceremony was led by Mr. AbdoulKarim […]
The National Lottery Authority (NLA), in a strategic partnership with the Concerned Lotto Agents Association of Ghana (CLAAG), will officially launch a mandatory registration exercise for all agents and writers. This directive specifically targets those operating under NLA-licensed Private Lotto Operators, marking a decisive step toward a more transparent and regulated marketplace. Streamlining the Private […]
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) donated K300 million to support the 2025/26 Lean Season and Emergency Response Programmes. The symbolic cheque was handed over in Mangochi at a ceremony attended by government officials and local leaders. MAGLA Board Chairperson Proud Chalira said the donation responds to President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s appeal for financial […]
Students at Kigumba Intensive Secondary School showed strong curiosity and awareness during a sensitisation session run by the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB). Part of the Board’s ongoing responsible-gaming initiative, the session gave students a chance to ask critical questions about both online and retail betting. Students asked thoughtful, practical questions such as […]
