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The Special Tribunal has ruled that a R2.96 million grant awarded by the National Lotteries Commission to Fire Charismatic Chapel International was unconstitutional, unlawful, and invalid. The decision followed an SIU investigation into alleged corruption linked to lottery funding. The ruling orders multiple individuals and entities that benefited from the grant to repay the money […]
The National Lottery of Burkina Faso (LONAB) held the official draw of large prizes on July 30, 2026, awarding two lucky winners in the 4+1 event of Burkinabe Urban Mutual Betting (PMU’B). The draw took place at LONAB headquarters in Ouagadougou, and was presided over by Comrade Yamba Jean ZIDA, Director of Sports Operations, representing […]
The LONACI Foundation has launched the first edition of its summer camp, bringing together 100 children of employees of the National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) for a 10-day programme in Bouaké. Before their departure on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, Mr. Abdoulkarim Ouattara, Deputy General Director of LONACI, addressed the participants at the institution’s headquarters […]
LONACI (Loterie Nationale de Côte d’Ivoire) continued its Operation Grouped Shooting campaign in Gagnoa and Divo on 26 and 27 July 2026, as the local caravan continued its deployment to bring the National Lottery products closer to communities. The campaign was supervised by Mr. Pierre Alain Kouassi, Director of Sales and Network Management at LONACI, […]
The Grand Prix of the Head of State, one of the most prestigious events on Senegal’s national equestrian calendar, took place on July 26, 2026, at the Ndiaw Macodou Diop Racecourse in Thiès. Organized under the aegis of the Senegalese National Lottery (LONASE), this major competition will bring together the country’s best horses, jockeys, trainers, […]
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 […]
