iTHUBA Awarded Uganda National Lottery
The Ugandan government has issued a 10-year licence to Ithuba Uganda, a subsidiary of South African firm Ithuba, to run a national lottery in what Finance Minister Matia Kasaija said was a move to raise public funds and support social causes. Kasaija said the signing of the partnership was a sign of ‘Ubuntu’ and would go […]
5G network Launch in Senegal and other African countries a great boost for the igaming industry
Senegal’s telecommunications regulator (L’Autorite de Regulation des Telecommunications et des Postes, or ARTP) issued a call for applications for 5G licenses earlier this month. The call came as the regulator was keeping its promise to launch commercial ultra-broadband in the country in 2023, furthermore, requesting that interested investors must submit their applications by July 14, […]
She Cranes “Uganda netball national team” secures Shs68 Million Sponsorship from Gals Sports Betting
The Uganda Netball National Team, the She Cranes, has secured a Shs68 million sponsorship deal from Gals Sports Betting. The sponsorship will run for one year and will cover the She Cranes’ participation in the 2023 Netball World Cup and the Africa Netball Championship. The sponsorship was announced by Daniel Ntale, the Federation head of […]
Uganda Gaming Licence Requirements and Costs
Proof of payment of Application fees as stated under Lotteries and Gaming (fees) regulations 2017 schedule as attached here under. Duly filled Licence application form A cover letter Certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation/or Registration where the applicant is a company Certified copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association where the applicant is a […]
M-pesa a key mobile money payment provider in Africa acquired licence to operate in Ethiopia.
Safaricom Ethiopia through its newly established and wholly owned subsidiary; Safaricom M-PESA Mobile Financial Services PLC (Private Limited Company) received the Payment Instrument Issuer License from the National Bank of Ethiopia that enables it to avail mobile financial services to its customers under the trademark M-PESA. Prior to issuing the license, The National Bank of […]
The Evolution and Future of Africa’s gambling industry
Africa has always been an epicenter for innovation and resilience, and one industry exemplifying its dynamism in recent years is gambling. Amid rapid economic development and technological expansion, Africans have enthusiastically taken up this form of entertainment as it thrives amid their regulatory environment—something the US market may offer guidance on. The African gambling market […]
Key must haves before starting a sports betting operation in Africa
Products Sports, no doubt sports betting is the key leader across most key markets in Africa however it’s important to keep in mind that online casino games are taking rocket sky growth too. Just like it is in the most advanced markets like the UK and the rest of Europe football is the most popular […]
Why some sports betting operators are failing to succeed in Africa
You wouldn’t expect a pilot about to embark on a transatlantic flight to fail to run through his pre-take-off checks and review the weather forecast for the journey. So why would a business fail to engage in market research before setting out on a particular strategy, product launch, or important decision? Pilots today face an […]
The Influence of sports betting on the African Economies
Betting on sports is currently the most popular form of gambling in Africa. Adults and young locals are particularly fond of wagering on European football, e.g., the English Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, and events like the World Cup. Other international sports also get a loyal following here, with many watching and supporting cricket, rugby, […]
Sports Betting East African Summit 2023 is here!
While Drums, wines, and cocktails along Brazilian cuisine are still in high gear at Grand Hyatt in Sao Paulo Brazil @ the Brazilian iGaming summit with massive networking accompanied by new business opportunities, making new friends, and romantic mistakes! We at GGC have started sounding the alarms for the upcoming Sports Betting East Africa Summit […]