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The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is awaiting confirmation this week regarding its request for Minister Parks Tau to face scrutiny from Members of Parliament (MPs) concerning the appointments of prominent ANC figures to the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) board. Mzwandile Masina, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, has responded in writing […]
Two lucky individuals have become instant multi-millionaires after winning the Powerball Plus and Lotto jackpots in recent draws, as announced by National Lottery Ithuba. The first winner hit the Powerball jackpot, winning an impressive R25,345,306.90 from the draw on June 27, 2025. This fortunate player utilized a banking app to place a R37.50 wager and […]
Moses Tembe, chairman of Sizekhaya, has firmly rejected claims that the consortium obtained the fourth national lottery license through political connections and favoritism. In a statement, Tembe emphasized that Sizekhaya’s successful bid was based solely on its industry expertise, financial capability, and commitment to transparency. “We are dismayed by the unfounded speculation in various media […]
In a landmark development, the Nigeria House of Representatives has passed the third reading of a bill to repeal the National Lottery Act that signals a sweeping reform in the country’s gaming and lottery sector. This is a pivotal moment where lawmakers vote to discard the long-standing National Lottery Act of 2005 which has governed […]
The panel that evaluated the eight bids for South Africa’s recently-awarded lottery license consisted of people with experience in gaming, horse racing, gambling and casinos, but none appear to have any experience with lotteries. The commissioner of the National Lotteries Commission (NLC), Jodi Scholtz, said that there were not many independent lottery experts in the […]
Trade and Industry, Minister Parks Tau stated on Tuesday that he confidently fulfilled his responsibilities in awarding the fourth Lottery operator license to Sizekhaya. During a briefing with the portfolio committee, Tau explained that the appointment process for the national lotteries operator involves multiple steps to ensure necessary checks and balances. “When I became minister […]
The African Lotteries Association (ALA) has convened two major gatherings in Abidjan from June 23 to 25, 2025, bringing together Directors General of African lotteries and their delegations for a pivotal week of dialogue, training, and strategic alignment. On June 24, ALA hosted a high-level seminar at the Azalaï Hotel in Marcory, themed “Artificial Intelligence […]
As Rwanda strengthens its tax regime on gambling to address economic and social concerns, a recently passed income tax bill has ignited debate: national lottery operators will not be subject to a gambling tariff. This decision has raised questions among lawmakers, with some arguing that the distinction between gambling (risking money for potential winnings) and […]
A losing bidder for South Africa’s fourth lottery licence, Serbian-based company Lekalinga (RF) Pty Ltd, has filed an application in the Pretoria High Court challenging the recent awarding of the licence to Sizekhaya Holdings. Legal Challenge Against Minister Parks Tau Lekalinga, which partnered with local stakeholders to submit a bid, has taken Minister of Trade, […]
A losing bidder in South Africa’s fourth national lottery licence process has taken legal action, challenging the government’s decision to award the licence to Sizekhaya Holdings. Lekalinga (RF) Pty Ltd, a Serbian-based company partnered with local stakeholders, filed an application in the Pretoria High Court to review and potentially overturn the license award made in […]
