Regulation & Compliance

South Africa Sets February 2027 Deadline for Final Decision on Proposed 20% Online Gambling Tax

• iGaming News
• Regulation & Compliance

South Africa Sets February 2027 Deadline for Final Decision on Proposed 20% Online Gambling Tax

iBetAfrica Editorial Team October 23, 2026

South Africa has confirmed February 2027 as the date for announcing the final design of its proposed...

Read Full Story Read more about South Africa Sets February 2027 Deadline for Final Decision on Proposed 20% Online Gambling Tax

Ghana’s 20% Digital VAT Sparks Concerns Over Online Betting as Lawmaker Calls for Clarity

• iGaming News
• Regulation & Compliance

Ghana’s 20% Digital VAT Sparks Concerns Over Online Betting as Lawmaker Calls for Clarity

iBetAfrica Editorial Team October 22, 2026

Ghana's real-time digital VAT system has sparked concerns over its potential impact on online betting, with a...

Read Full Story Read more about Ghana’s 20% Digital VAT Sparks Concerns Over Online Betting as Lawmaker Calls for Clarity

Nigerian Court Rejects Bettor’s ₦180 Million Claim Over Betting Platform Glitch, Orders ₦4.5 Million Refund

• iGaming & Betting
• Regulation & Compliance

Nigerian Court Rejects Bettor’s ₦180 Million Claim Over Betting Platform Glitch, Orders ₦4.5 Million Refund

iBetAfrica Editorial Team October 21, 2026

Nigeria | 21 October 2026 | Gaming Regulation, Legal Disputes & Platform Integrity A Nigerian court has...

Read Full Story Read more about Nigerian Court Rejects Bettor’s ₦180 Million Claim Over Betting Platform Glitch, Orders ₦4.5 Million Refund

Enugu Proposes B2B Gaming Supplier Licensing Framework as Nigeria Strengthens Technology Oversight

• iGaming & Betting
• Regulation & Compliance

Enugu Proposes B2B Gaming Supplier Licensing Framework as Nigeria Strengthens Technology Oversight

iBetAfrica Editorial Team October 21, 2026

Nigeria | Gaming Regulation, B2B Technology & Compliance Nigeria’s Enugu State is taking steps towards expanding regulatory...

Read Full Story Read more about Enugu Proposes B2B Gaming Supplier Licensing Framework as Nigeria Strengthens Technology Oversight

Lagos Gaming Regulator Issues 30-Day Compliance Directive to Telecoms and VAS Providers

• iGaming & Betting
• Regulation & Compliance

Lagos Gaming Regulator Issues 30-Day Compliance Directive to Telecoms and VAS Providers

iBetAfrica Editorial Team October 13, 2026

Nigeria | Gaming Regulation & Compliance The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) has issued a...

Read Full Story Read more about Lagos Gaming Regulator Issues 30-Day Compliance Directive to Telecoms and VAS Providers

Rwanda Signals Tougher Action on Betting as Government Raises Social-Impact Concerns

• iGaming & Betting
• Regulation & Compliance
• Rwanda

Rwanda Signals Tougher Action on Betting as Government Raises Social-Impact Concerns

iBetAfrica Editorial Team October 7, 2026

Rwanda has signalled tougher action on gambling as the government raises concerns about betting’s social impact despite...

Read Full Story Read more about Rwanda Signals Tougher Action on Betting as Government Raises Social-Impact Concerns

South Africa Appoints New National Gambling Board Leadership

• iGaming & Betting
• Regulation & Compliance
• South Africa

South Africa Appoints New National Gambling Board Leadership

iBetAfrica Editorial Team October 7, 2026

South Africa has appointed a new National Gambling Board, bringing new leadership to the oversight of one...

Read Full Story Read more about South Africa Appoints New National Gambling Board Leadership

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...

Read Full Story Read more about Kenya Plans Major Payments Overhaul as New Rules Target PSPs, Fintechs and Crypto Payment Providers

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...

Read Full Story Read more about African Gaming Regulators Push Real-Time API Monitoring as New Compliance Standard

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,...

Read Full Story Read more about Namibia Opens Gambling Reform Consultations as New Digital Gaming Rules Take Shape