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...
South African minister bottlenecks lottery tender process
Tensions are brewing in South Africa as the fate of the national lottery license remains unclear under the leadership of Parks Tau. Tau, who is...
NLC extends funding applications closing date following ‘high volumes’
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) in South Africa has extended the closing date for funding applications for non-profit organisations (NPOs).The deadline for the 2024/25...
“Ghanaians deserve honesty, not spin’”: Ex-NLA General slams govt’s ‘10% tax eradication’
The Ghana government’s announcement that it has scrapped the 10% tax on lottery winnings has been challenged by Sammi Awuku, Former Director-General of the...
SA govt denies requesting bids for temporary national lottery licencees
Concerns have come to light in South Africa relating to the government’s expiring contract of the National Lottery, operated by Ithuba.Questions have been raised...
NLRC addresses ‘confusion in Nigeria gaming industry’ over Lagos State
A statement from the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) targeting ‘unlicensed and illegal’ lottery and betting operators has been addressed by the...