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Africa’s mobile betting revolution: How smartphones became the new bookmaker

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If you spend time following sports in Africa today, it is easy to see how much has changed in a relatively short period. A decade ago, placing a wager often involved traveling to a betting shop, waiting in line, then holding onto a printed ticket until the event ended; today, the experience looks very different, as millions of people can… Read More

Betting-Led Entertainment Platforms Are Changing Online Gambling in South Africa

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SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za says South Africa’s online gambling market is moving into a new phase, as betting-led platforms expand beyond traditional sportsbook products and become broader digital entertainment destinations.  The trend is being driven by a market where sports betting now plays the leading role in gambling activity. The National Gambling Board’s audited statistics for the 2024/25 financial year show total The post Betting-Led Entertainment… Read More

African Online Gambling Trends to Watch in 2026

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Betting websites in Africa are thriving, driving a billion-dollar industry that surpasses traditional gaming. It’s no surprise experts are watching these changes closely. This article looks at the drivers behind iGaming growth. African regions are seeing a big shift in how people spend their free time and make money from it these days. For young The post African Online… Read More

Africa on the Reels: When Online Casinos Go Local

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Most online casinos look like they were designed in the same office park somewhere outside Vegas. Flashy neon, fruit symbols, card suits, maybe a leprechaun or two. But scroll through some of the newer African-inspired titles and you realize something’s changing. Developers are beginning to borrow not from Vegas, but from the savannah, the marketplace, The post Africa on… Read More

Ghana’s showdown with MultiChoice raises diplomatic alarm

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Ghana’s Communications Minister, Samuel Nartey George, has issued a stern warning to MultiChoice, threatening to shut down DStv operations in the country if the South African-owned media giant fails to reduce its subscription fees. The ultimatum follows a public disagreement between the Minister and MultiChoice over whether the company had agreed to lower prices after The post Ghana’s showdown… Read More

Zambia: Court rules for repatriation of ex-President’s remains

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A South African court has ordered the repatriation of the remains of former President Edgar Lungu for a state burial in Zambia, despite objections from his family. The ruling which goes in favour of the Zambian government ends a contentious legal battle over where the late leader should be laid to rest. It highlights deep The post Zambia: Court… Read More

DRC: Rebels kill 52 with machetes as peace deal with government falters

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Islamic State-linked rebels have killed at least 52 civilians with machetes and hoes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) carried out the attacks in Beni and Lubero territories after suffering defeats by Congolese forces, according to Lieutenant Elongo Kyondwa Marx, a regional army spokesperson. “When they arrived, they first woke The post DRC: Rebels… Read More

US suspends routine visa services in Zimbabwe

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The United States Embassy in Zimbabwe has suspended routine visa services, citing national security and public safety concerns. The directive to halt consular operations came from Washington and does not affect Zimbabweans who already hold valid U.S. visas. This move follows a June internal State Department cable that proposed visa restrictions on several African nations The post US suspends… Read More

Child Online Africa’s Africa Digital Leaders Programme shines on the global stage

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Child Online Africa’s flagship initiative, the Africa Digital Leaders (ADL) Programme, has once again put African youth on the global stage. The programme was recognized as a finalist for the 2024-2025 Excellence Actions for Global Youth Development, earning Child Online Africa a proud spotlight at the prestigious 2025 World Youth Development Forum (WYDF) and the Acceleration Week for Global Youth The post Child Online… Read More
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