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The National Lottery of Burkina Faso (LONAB) held a team-building day for its staff on October 3, 2026. Under the banner of cohesion, collective commitment, and strengthening professional relationships, the event brought together the General Director and all staff members mobilized for the occasion. As part of the company’s activities, the day provided a relaxing […]
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) is set to officially hand over funding support to Cricket South Africa (CSA) as preparations continue for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. The handover is taking place at Western Province Cricket at Newlands in Cape Town, with NLC Board Chairperson Tembinkosi Bonakele, NLC Commissioner Jodi Scholtz and Western […]
The Burkinabé National Lottery (LONAB) has officially handed over a cheque of 83,371,500 CFA francs to Idrissa KABORE, the winner of the 4+1 draw from the Burkinabé Mutuel Parie (PMU). The handover ceremony took place at LONAB headquarters under the chairmanship of its Director General, Comrade Ibrahim Ben Harouna ZARANI, who was accompanied by close […]
Benin’s National Lottery (LNB) has launched a new round of qualification draws ahead of the 31st Tranche Commune Entente (TCE), the regional lottery bringing together Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Niger, and Togo. The four-draw qualification campaign began on October 2, 2026. Niger will host this year’s regional event in Niamey from November 22 to […]
South Africa’s National Lotteries Commission (NLC) is increasing its engagement with provincial stakeholders in the Western Cape as it looks for new ways to support cultural, arts, and sports development. NLC Commissioner Jodi Scholtz met with Western Cape MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, to discuss possible collaboration to maximize the impact of […]
Thabo Shole Mashao, standing in for Clement Manyathela, speaks with Kgothatso “KG” Mashile, Head of Marketing at Sizekhaya Holdings, to address some of the major concerns listeners have about the lottery. One of the biggest worries the public has is the integrity of the National Lottery. Mashile acknowledges this concern and says, “That was a […]
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), through its Education and Prevention Department, has commenced an Institutional Corruption Risk Assessment at the National Lottery Authority (NLA) as part of efforts to identify and address institutional weaknesses that could create opportunities for corruption. The exercise began with an orientation and sensitization session for staff members from key operational […]
Liberia is facing growing calls to strengthen oversight of its expanding gambling industry, with concerns emerging over regulatory compliance, underage gambling and the potential social and economic impact of betting on vulnerable communities. The concerns follow a reported dispute involving Seven Blue Ltd. and the National Lottery Authority (NLA), after the regulator reportedly directed the […]
The LONASE Foundation has marked a new chapter with the formal handover of leadership from outgoing Director Pape Daouda Diatta to incoming Director Makane Diop. The transition ceremony, held on October 1, 2026, marked an important moment for the Foundation as it reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining continuity in its mission and strengthening its social […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) highlighted the importance of responsible gaming and effective public-sector leadership during a five-day leadership retreat held at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi, Uganda. The retreat, which began on 27 September 2026, brought together Board Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers of public-sector institutions under the theme […]
