Day: October 6, 2026

FNB Partners With VALR to Bring Crypto Into Mainstream Banking in South Africa

• Crypto & Digital Assets
• Payments & Fintech

FNB Partners With VALR to Bring Crypto Into Mainstream Banking in South Africa

iBetAfrica Editorial Team October 6, 2026

FNB has partnered with VALR to bring cryptocurrency investing into its South African banking ecosystem, strengthening the...

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Kenya Plans Major Payments Overhaul as New Rules Target PSPs, Fintechs and Crypto Payment Providers

• Payments & Fintech
• Regulation & Compliance
• South Africa

Kenya Plans Major Payments Overhaul as New Rules Target PSPs, Fintechs and Crypto Payment Providers

iBetAfrica Editorial Team October 6, 2026

Kenya’s proposed National Payment System Bill 2026 could reshape licensing, capital and compliance requirements for PSPs, fintechs...

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Continent 8 Makes African Debut With Johannesburg iGaming Data Center

• Gaming Technology
• iGaming & Betting
• Southern Africa

Continent 8 Makes African Debut With Johannesburg iGaming Data Center

iBetAfrica Editorial Team October 6, 2026

Continent 8 Technologies is entering Africa with a new Johannesburg data centre built specifically for betting operators,...

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African Gaming Regulators Push Real-Time API Monitoring as New Compliance Standard

• Gaming Technology
• iGaming & Betting
• Regulation & Compliance

African Gaming Regulators Push Real-Time API Monitoring as New Compliance Standard

iBetAfrica Editorial Team October 6, 2026

African gaming regulators are increasingly exploring real-time API monitoring of operators, with transaction visibility and technical compliance...

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Namibia Opens Gambling Reform Consultations as New Digital Gaming Rules Take Shape

• iGaming News
• Regulation & Compliance

Namibia Opens Gambling Reform Consultations as New Digital Gaming Rules Take Shape

iBetAfrica Editorial Team October 6, 2026

Namibia has opened nationwide consultations on gambling and lottery reforms, including new rules for digital gaming, licensing,...

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Imo Gaming Authority and Gamble Alert Unite to Strengthen Responsible Gaming Across Southern Nigeria

• iGaming & Betting
• Responsible Gaming

Imo Gaming Authority and Gamble Alert Unite to Strengthen Responsible Gaming Across Southern Nigeria

iBetAfrica Editorial Team October 6, 2026

Imo State Lotteries and Gaming Authority and Gamble Alert will host a two-day responsible gaming capacity-building programme...

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Paymob Raises $35M to Accelerate Payments Expansion Across MENA

• Funding & Investment
• Market Expansion

Paymob Raises $35M to Accelerate Payments Expansion Across MENA

iBetAfrica Editorial Team October 6, 2026

Egypt-founded Paymob has raised $35 million in pre-Series C funding to expand its digital payment infrastructure across...

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