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Betika DRC has donated sports equipment to 74 football clubs across Kinshasa ahead of the 2026–2027 season. The initiative is part of the company’s efforts to support grassroots football and improve conditions for local players and officials. The equipment was presented at a handover ceremony on October 16, 2026, at the CEPAS meeting hall in […]
Football is a national passion in Nigeria, and millions of fans follow leagues including the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, La Liga, Serie A and the Nigerian Premier Football League. GOKABET has launched in Nigeria with a sportsbook designed for fans seeking a wide range of markets, live betting and a mobile-friendly experience. Football […]
Cameroon has a tax framework for sports betting, but publicly available information does not establish how much the activity contributes to government revenue. A study published in October 2026 by AfriBallon found no consolidated industry turnover figures or verifiable official data on tax revenue collected from operators. The number of companies holding valid operating permits […]
Mainstream Group Limited is exploring opportunities in sports betting, online casino gaming and other digital services after launching MainPesa LOTTO in Tanzania. Introduced on September 23, 2026, MainPesa LOTTO is a partnership between Main FM and ITHUBA Tanzania Limited.The initiative combines radio broadcasting with mobile-based lottery services under Tanzania’s National Lottery framework. Main FM will […]
Google Ads has expanded online gambling advertising eligibility in Nigeria to Enugu and Imo. From October 14, 2026, operators licensed in either state can apply to advertise eligible products, bringing the number of eligible states from four to six. The previous expansion, in October 2025, added Cross River, Ekiti and Oyo to Lagos. Advertisers must […]
Gambling losses, tuition difficulties, academic pressure and relationship problems are among the challenges affecting university students’ mental well-being. Makerere University student Mordecai Elijah Eyobu says some of his classmates are struggling to cope with campus life. Financial distress and unhealthy coping mechanisms, he says, can make those difficulties worse. Eyobu says some students gamble money […]
Sunbet, the digital arm of Sun International, has renewed its long-standing platform partnership with Bede Gaming following a period of continued digital growth for the South African sports betting brand. The renewal follows Sun International’s first-half 2026 financial update, which reported a 36% year-on-year increase in Sunbet’s revenue and a 43% rise in overall iGaming […]
The Gambling Board of Namibia has hosted an industry consultation workshop on the licensing of bookmakers and totalizators at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) in Windhoek. The workshop brought together key stakeholders, regulators, industry experts and regional and international representatives to discuss licensing requirements, regulatory compliance, responsible gambling and the future […]
SportPesa has welcomed the start of the new SportPesa League season, which kicked off on 10 October 2026. The company launched its landmark 10-year title sponsorship of Kenya’s top-tier football league ahead of the 2025/26 season. Under the partnership, 60% of the sponsorship funds are distributed directly to clubs by the governing body, supporting the […]
Formula 1 has signed a 10-year agreement to race in Rwanda, returning the world championship to Africa for the first time since 1993. The deal gives Kigali a long-term foothold on the calendar as bids from South Africa and Nigeria remain in development. The Formula 1 African Grand Prix, presented by Visit Rwanda, will run […]
