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A joint delegation from the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) and the National Information Technology Authority–Uganda (NITA-U) is currently in Ljubljana, Slovenia, undergoing specialized hands-on technical training on the National Central Electronic Monitoring System (NCEMS). The training program aims to strengthen the delegation’s technical capacity to effectively manage, integrate, and support the NCEMS, […]
Lottotech Mauritius has become the first lottery operator in Africa to secure Level 4 certification under the World Lottery Association (WLA) Responsible Gaming Framework. This certification is widely regarded as the most rigorous benchmark in responsible gambling, representing the highest level of achievement within the WLA’s structured standards. This recognition confirms that Lottotech’s responsible gaming […]
The Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), in collaboration with QT Global Software Ltd and AMBI Tech Ltd, announced on February 22 a nationwide disbursement of Q4 2025 VAT rewards through the TENGAMARA na TVA program. Thousands of citizens participating in the initiative received their Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds via eNoti. This marks another step in […]
The LONACI Foundation recently marked a significant milestone in its social commitment by officially handing over four fully equipped medical ambulances to healthcare facilities across Côte d’Ivoire. The ceremony took place under the leadership of Mr. Dramane COULIBALY, President of the Board of Directors of the Foundation and Director General of LONACI. This initiative is […]
The Copperbelt Police have confirmed the death of a 50-year-old night watchman, Chivweta Kafwainda, whose body was discovered at a local Lottery Club in Luanshya. According to Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Siandenge, Kafwainda’s body was found during routine security checks by Council Police Officer Fresher Mbewe. Upon arriving at the premises, Mbewe noticed that the […]
A mobile money vendor in Chingola, Obby Chishala, has been arrested for fabricating a story about being robbed to conceal his misuse of customer funds, shedding light on the growing concerns surrounding financial ethics in Zambia’s rapidly evolving digital payment landscape. According to Pathias Siandenge, the 37-year-old Copperbelt Police Chief, reported to the police that […]
The Zambia Government has unveiled plans to merge six existing laws governing the gambling sector into a single, comprehensive statute and create a new Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Authority to improve supervision and simplify the licensing process. Thomson Mwewa, Senior Economist in the Department of Economic Development under the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, […]
Andreas Kötter, President of the World Lottery Association (WLA), has expressed strong confidence in Ghana’s ability to host the World Lottery Summit in 2028. He shared this sentiment during a high-level working visit to Ghana last week. During the visit, Kötter interacted with Alhaji Mohammed Abdul-Salam, Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), and the […]
Liberia initiative to introduce a Central Monitoring System (CMS) for the gambling sector is facing increasing scrutiny amid concerns about the legal status of the winning bidder, potential conflicts of interest, and the current state of the contract’s execution. Documents reviewed indicate that Agra Technologies LLC, awarded the CMS contract, was incorporated on January 31, […]
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has taken significant steps to combat underage gambling in Liberia by launching a nationwide enforcement operation. This initiative marks a stronger regulatory approach to what is recognized as an escalating threat to the youth of the country. On February 17, 2026, the NLA announced the deployment of enforcement teams and […]
