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Ithuba Lottery has filed an urgent application to delay the implementation of the national lottery’s fourth license awarded to Sizekhaya. This legal action challenges the entire award process, alleging serious irregularities and conflicts of interest that compromise the integrity of the selection criteria. The application, submitted to the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, accuses […]
LONACI has made significant strides in its commitment to Responsible Gaming under the leadership of Director General Mr. Dramane COULIBALY. Led by Mr. Jean-Claude Kouassi, Head of the Autonomous Service of Quality and Responsible Gaming (SAQJR), this initiative aimed to travel across Côte d’Ivoire to promote healthy and ethical gaming practices. Mr. Kouassi, the driving […]
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) is proud to announce its contribution of K20 million towards the Nation Publications Limited (NPL) Mothers’ Fun Run, scheduled for October 2025. During the presentation of the cheque, our Director General, Mrs. Racheal Mijiga, commended the Mothers’ Fun Run for its significant role in promoting safe motherhood across […]
Barney Pityana, the chairperson of the National Lotteries Commission (NLC), has resigned, leaving two years remaining in his five-year term. Pityana communicated his decision to Trade, Industry, and Competition (TIC) Minister Parks Tau via letter, according to a source familiar with the situation. The reasons for his resignation remain unclear, but he had previously mentioned […]
NLC board member William Huma has been ordered by the Special Tribunal to repay over R21 million. This ruling comes after it was determined that Huma unlawfully diverted funds intended for charitable causes for his personal gain, specifically for his farm. This money, intended for good causes, was unlawfully diverted for Huma’s personal gain, specifically […]
The Director General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mr. Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has partnered with Genlot Game Technology and participated in the Huawei Executive Exchange in China. This initiative aims to modernize Ghana’s lottery systems, extend services to rural areas, and combat unregulated paper-based operations. The trip to China focused on advancing the NLA’s digital […]
The recent acquittal of Green Lotto (Brentwood Service) and its former sales manager, Charles Akhenamen, sparked mixed reactions as Justice A.M. Nicol Clay delivered the verdict after three years of legal battles, declaring Green Lotto not guilty of all criminal charges in a high-stakes lottery fraud case. The conflict began on January 29, 2021, when […]
Lottery company Ithuba has firmly dismissed claims that its SA Powerball jackpot prizes are awarded to individuals with connections to the organization. Recently, a person won the R124 million Powerball jackpot, sparking widespread speculation online regarding the legitimacy of the draw and the winner’s alleged ties to Ithuba. A message shared on X (formerly Twitter) […]
LONACI organized a batch handing over ceremony for the best dealers and distributors on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at its Biétry agency located in Marcory. This ceremony lead by The Councilor who was representing Mr. Dramane COULIBALY (General Manager of LONACI), Mr. Cheick Mocktar Tiérera also took place in the presence of Mr. Pierre Alain […]
National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board, through its Responsible Gambling Team, recently conducted a sensitization campaign across secondary schools in Nakasongola District as part of its continued effort to foster a culture of responsible gaming and combat underage gaming. This outreach initiative targeted adolescents and educators, reaching over 4,000 students and teachers from four schools: […]
