Regulatory Watch: November 2026 – Kenya’s Licence Fee Fight Still Has No Verdict
Regulatory Watch is AfriplayHub’s monthly series tracking the regulatory moves shaping African gaming. This edition covers October. The last two
FROM AWARENESS TO ACTION: HOW AFRICA’S GAMING LEADERS ARE ADVANCING PLAYER PROTECTION AND SAFER PLAY
Today, regulators, operators and responsible gaming advocates across Africa are increasingly coming together to tackle some of the industry’s biggest
LONACI LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE CONSULTATIONS TO BOOST PRODUCT AVAILABILITY AND REVENUE
CÔTE D’IVOIRE– The National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) has launched a series of consultation meetings with its commercial partners
Uganda’s NLGRB Sets Out Key Requirements for 2027 Gaming Licence Renewals
Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has outlined key compliance and responsible gaming expectations for operators ahead of
NGB Warns of Rising Problem Gambling Among South Africans Young Adults
SOUTH AFRICA- The National Gambling Board (NGB) has raised concerns about the growing risks of problem gambling in South Africa,
DRC Strengthens Gambling Oversight With Central Monitoring System
DRC – The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is advancing the development of a nationwide Central Monitoring System (CMS)
Ethiopia Prepares Betting Relaunch After Major Regulatory Crackdown
ETHIOPIA – Ethiopia is preparing to relaunch sports betting and digital lottery services under a new regulatory framework following the
ROAD TO TANZANIA: GRAF 2027 SETS THE STAGE FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER OF AFRICAN GAMING REGULATION
After four landmark days in Maputo, Africa’s gaming regulators are already looking ahead and the road leads to Dar es
Tanzania Introduces 5% Betting Stakes Tax in Push to Boost Revenue andStrengthen Gambling Oversight
The Tanzanian government has announced plans to introduce a 5% excise duty on betting stakes as part of its 2026/27…
VIDEO: Players Must Step Up: Industry Voices Highlight Professionalism Gap in African Esports
Stakeholders say talent alone isn’t enough as branding, discipline, and self-investment become critical to growth