Vusi Mtsweni, CEO of Mpumalanga Economic RegulatorDelivering the Power Talk at the GAMING TECH SUMMIT AFRICA
The regulator as an enabler of the industry and not a gatekeeper, Vusi Mtsweni, CEO of Mpumalanga Economic Regulator, notified industry leaders that the golden rule of effective regulation is participation. According to him, a thriving gaming ecosystem depends on policies that bring all stakeholders to the table from operators and technology providers to investors and consumers.“Regulators should be able to strike that balance,” stressing that while decisive action remains essential, regulation must evolve beyond traditional approaches.A key theme emerging from the power talk was the need for proactive regulation rather than reactive intervention. In an industry driven by technological disruption, waiting for problems to arise before acting can hinder growth and create uncertainty.“The future of regulation is intelligence,” he said, highlighting the growing importance of data-driven decision-making, predictive oversight, and adaptive regulatory frameworks capable of keeping pace with innovation.Equally important is collaboration. Success, experts argue, requires regulators to work closely with every player in the sector. Through open dialogue and shared objectives, regulatory frameworks can support responsible growth while maintaining consumer protection and market integrity.He added that the world’s most successful economies are not those with the most regulation, but those where regulation creates certainty. When businesses understand the rules, investors gain confidence, innovation flourishes, and industries can grow sustainably.For the gaming sector, this vision points toward a future where intelligent, collaborative, and forward-looking regulation becomes a catalyst for growth rather than a barrier to progress.
