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The measure is set out in an internal information note signed by Lonase Director General and sent to all employees. The General Directorate of the Senegalese National Lottery (Lonase) has decided to suspend, as a precautionary step, the effects of all promotions and staff benefits granted during the past six months. The note explains that […]
The Côte d’Ivoire National Lottery (LONACI) is hosting a high-level delegation from the Benin National Lottery SA (LNB SA) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation and promote knowledge sharing among national lottery operators in West Africa. The working visit, taking place from July 21 to 24, 2026, is led by LNB SA General […]
The National Lottery has announced significant changes to its Lotto and Lotto Plus games, introducing better jackpot odds, a higher top prize for Lotto Plus 2, and an additional weekly draw later this year. The updates mark the first major changes to the Lotto game in eight years and are expected to take effect this […]
Ethiopia sport betting sector once viewed as one of East Africa’s emerging gaming markets is now under intense regulatory pressure. A wave of enforcement actions, license suspensions and compliance crackdowns has reshaped the industry, forcing several operators to scale down or exit entirely. What was initially marketed as a structured, licensed environment has evolved into […]
Burkina Faso public finance services collected 122% of their June revenue target, helped by stronger performance from the Treasury, Customs, and Tax departments, the government said. The results were announced in Ouagadougou during a flag-raising ceremony led by Economy and Finance Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo. He praised staff across the main revenue agencies for exceeding the […]
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) of South Africa and the Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) have strengthened regional regulatory collaboration by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving lottery oversight, governance, and knowledge sharing. The agreement was formalized during the Tanzanian delegation’s benchmarking visit to Pretoria on 7 July, further advancing cooperation […]
South Africa’s National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has announced the appointment of King Tembinkosi Bonakele as the new Chairperson of its Board, marking a new phase for the Commission as it works to strengthen governance, accountability, and oversight in the lottery sector. Bonakele’s appointment comes as South Africa advances reforms to improve how the National Lottery […]
A resident of the Ndwedwe area, just outside Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has become Sizekhaya’s first-ever Lottery PowerBall Jackpot winner after scooping an incredible R128 million. The life-changing prize was won in the PowerBall draw on 2 June 2026 after the lucky player matched all the winning numbers with a R30 ticket purchased at a Boxer […]
South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has issued a statement disputing media reports that it was ordered to repay the full R24.98 million grant awarded by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) in 2016. According to SASCOC, the reports misrepresent the findings of the judgment delivered by the Special Tribunal. The organisation explained that […]
Benin National Lottery (LNB SA) has appointed Marius Adanzounon as its new Director General, ushering in a new phase of digital transformation, operational modernization, and sustainable growth for the state-owned lottery. Adanzounon officially assumed office on June 16, succeeding Gaston Zossou, who led the organization for the past decade. His appointment marks a leadership transition […]
