Another South Africa lottery bidder seeks rights in Court
South Africa’s lottery licence seems to be the most valuable asset in the world, as yet another company has contested the winner.Lekalinga, a Serbian...
Minister Tau appeals as court finds South Africa lottery deal “unconstitutional”
South Africa’s Minister Parks Tau has initiated legal proceedings to overturn a court’s ruling on granting a temporary national lottery licence.The need for a...
South Africa lottery drama reaches season finale
The months-long uncertainty around South Africa’s national lottery has finally been put to rest by Minister Parks Tau.Tau was given an ultimatum by the...
Pretoria High Court deems Minister Tau’s lottery plans invalid
The Pretoria High Court has ordered Minister Parks Tau to appoint a permanent national lottery operator by 28 May.This follows a national lottery limbo...
Ithuba Lottery reportedly top pick for SA lottery license
Reports have emerged that South Africa will grant a lottery licence to a bidder whose ties with the previous operator are still being questioned.Trade,...
South African civil society gets extra time to apply for lottery grants
South Africa’s National Lottery Commission (NLC) has extended the 2024/25 application window for organisations that wish to secure grants.Local media reports that the NLC...
South Africa’s National Lottery Commission criticised over grant management
Ahead of South Africa’s National Lottery Commission (NLC) announcing the country’s national lottery operator this month, the regulator itself has come under some criticism.Local...
Minister Parks Tau to announce SA lottery operator in May
The date to solve the limbo around South Africa’s lottery operator has been set by Minister Parks Tau. Tau will be announcing the winning bidder...
Nigerian lottery operator scales market presence with new equity partner
Readen Holding Corporation (RHCO) has reached a deal for acquiring an 80% equity stake in Nigerian lottery operator MorRich Lottery Ltd. Through the acquisition, the...
Former chair of SA lottery regulator attempts to derail investigations
An investigation into South Africa’s National Lotteries Commission (NLC) is being challenged by former chair Alfred Nevhutanda. Three years ago, the NCL conducted an internal...