

Angola Tax Affairs Secretary Reaffirms Support for Gaming Regulator
ANGOLA– Angola’s Secretary of State for Tax Affairs, José Leiria, has reaffirmed his support for the country’s Gaming Supervision Institute

South Africa’s Proposed Online Gambling Tax Awaits Final Decision in 2027 Budget
SOUTH AFRICA– South Africa’s proposed national tax on online gambling remains under review, with the government expected to reveal the

IAGR 2026: AiA Champions Collaborative Approach to Betting Integrity in Africa
BOTSWANA– The African iGaming Alliance (AiA) has reinforced the importance of collaboration in protecting the integrity of sports betting across

Africa has 406 million gamers. It generates less than a quarter of the region’s gaming revenue.
Africa has more than 400 million gamers. So why does it earn so little from them? New Carry1st × Newzoo

BOOKMAKER LICENSING: NAMIBIA URGES FAIRNESS
Namibia Calls for Fair Bookmaker Licensing Namibia – Â The government of Namibia wants fair and transparent bookmaker licensing. It insists

ILLEGAL GAMING MACHINES: ISJ WANTS REPORTS
Angola – Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) wants citizens to help oversee gambling. It is encouraging public participation in this work.

Mauritania Reviews Proposed Law to Ban Gambling and Online Betting
MAURITANIA– The Mauritanian government is reviewing proposed legislation that could ban gambling games, online betting and related activities conducted through

Botswana’s Gambling Authority Partners with Education Ministry to Combat Underage Gambling
BOTSWANA– The Gambling Authority has formalised a two-year partnership with the South East Region of the Ministry of Child Welfare

NWGB Partners with and NPA to Strengthen Illegal Gambling Prosecutions
SOUTH AFRICA– The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) has concluded its Back-to-Basics Workshop, bringing together law enforcement and prosecuting authorities

Gabon’s State Gaming Operator Launches Weekly Public Engagement Initiative
GABON- La Gabonaise des Jeux (GDJ), Gabon’s state-owned gaming operator, has launched a weekly public engagement initiative to answer questions


