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Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) CEO Bismarck Rewane has said the initial public offering (IPO) of the Dangote refinery will help build an “investment culture” among Nigerians, offering a more reliable source of returns than betting or gambling. Speaking on Channels Television, Rewane said the goal of attracting 10 million investors to the IPO would give […]
Ethiopia is preparing to rebuild its sports betting and digital lottery industry using a technology-driven regulatory system, according to an investigation by Fana Broadcasting Corporate (FBC). The report says licensed operators accumulated an estimated 27.5 billion birr in unpaid government obligations during a period when betting transactions grew rapidly. Fana’s investigation, citing a draft audit […]
Yggdrasil Gaming has partnered with Sunbet to bring its portfolio of casino games to the operator’s platform in South Africa, with the integration powered by Intelligent Gaming. The partnership will give Sunbet players access to a selection of Yggdrasil’s popular titles, including Valley of the Gods, MexoMax2 and 4 FOXX Crew WildEnergy™ MultiMax™, alongside a […]
The African Gaming Forum will bring together senior stakeholders from across the continent to examine how Africa’s gaming industry can grow sustainably as regulation, taxation and market structures evolve. Taking place on Wednesday, 30 September at the Myriad Hotel in Lisbon, the invite-only Forum will feature a full day of discussions focused on the challenges […]
EuroMatch Group has met with Senator John Owan Enoh, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Industry at the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, following the company’s official launch in Nigeria. According to EuroMatch Group, the meeting brought together the company’s President, Sam Sacli, and CEO, Utku Sarper, for discussions on its long-term digital and […]
The Ghana Black Princesses have received integrity training from the Football Association as part of their preparations for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026. The session was delivered under the tournament’s integrity requirements for participating teams. It focused on the risks players may face both before and during the competition. Players were briefed […]
FC 22 San Pedro has been crowned champion of the 10th edition of the LONACI/Sportcash Tournament, winning the Dramane Coulibaly Trophy after a 3-2 victory over Djékanou FC in a thrilling final held in Dimbokro. The final took place on September 5, 2026, at the Maracana de Djoulakro in Dimbokro, bringing the 10th edition of […]
A woman has visited the church of Prophet Ogyaba, founder of the Holiness of Christ Zion Ministry, to testify and thank God after reportedly winning millions of Ghana cedis through sports betting. The woman said the reported win came after a prophecy she heard at the church, which she believes preceded her financial breakthrough. Speaking […]
The Science and Technology Committee (CCT) has approved new measures that could be among the biggest setbacks for licensed betting companies, while also creating more room for illegal platforms to keep expanding. The CCT approved a proposal that tightens restrictions on advertising and sponsorship related to betting. The plan also sets criteria for classifying products […]
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has been crowned the 2026 Varsity Football Women champions after a 5–0 victory over UP-Tuks at UJ Soweto Stadium on 19 August. The final result brought an exciting season of university football to a close and marked SportPesa’s second year supporting the women’s competition. From the opening weekend on 1 […]
