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On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, two lucky bettors from the National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (Lonaci) were awarded substantial winnings during a ceremony held at the Lonaci headquarters in Abidjan-Marcory. The winners, identified as A.M. and D.S., won a total of 65,652,900 FCFA where A.M won 41,831,700 FCFA after placing a bet of 400 FCFA […]
Mr. Dramane Coulibaly, Director General of LONACI, officially opened the strategic planning seminar on Monday, June 30, 2025 to launch the formulation of the organization’s Strategic Development Plan (PSD) for the period 2026–2030. The event was held at the Hôtel des Savanes in Assinie. The week-long workshop marks a key step in LONACI’s vision toward […]
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 […]
