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Zimbabwe establishes NRACC to assess cryptocurrency ecosystem Africa Cryptocurrencies RegulationThe government of Zimbabwe has taken a proactive step in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by cryptocurrencies by setting up the National Risk Assessment Coordination Committee (NRACC). This committee has been mandated to engage with stakeholders in the cryptocurrency sector to comprehensively evaluate Zimbabwe's cryptocurrency landscape.May 16, 2024
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Congo's Council of Ministers advances legislation to regulate gambling Industry Africa RegulationTwo key bills aimed at regulating the country's gambling sector were discussed at a meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Congo, held on May 8, chaired by President Denis Sassou N'Gesso.May 15, 2024
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Lawmakers advocate for implementation of sports betting monitoring system in Nigeria Africa Regulation Sports bettingIn the past week, the Nigerian House of Representatives has put forth a proposal for the establishment of a centralized sports betting monitoring system. This initiative, spearheaded by committee chairman Canice Moore Chukwugoze Nwachukwu, was presented during a public hearing on the need to curtail the dangerous effects of sports betting and direct the National Lottery Regulatory Commission to co...May 13, 2024
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Kenyan government implements 20% excise tax on betting stakes in the Finance Bill 2024 Africa RegulationKenyans will pay the government 20 shillings from every 100 shillings staked in sports betting, gaming and lotteries. This is a requirement in the Treasury's Finance Bill 2024, the text of which became known the previous day.May 12, 2024
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African Lottery Association holds first executive committee meeting in Dakar Africa Lottery RegulationOn May 10, the first Executive Committee of the Association of Lotteries of Africa (ALA) began its work in the Senegalese capital, Dakar.May 11, 2024
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Nigeria contemplates excise duties on lottery, gambling and telecoms Africa RegulationThe Federal Government of Nigeria is considering the introduction of excise duties on lottery, gambling, and telecoms, as indicated in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff report published on May 9.May 10, 2024
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Kenya's gambling regulator urges betting companies to renew licenses Africa License RegulationThe Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) of Kenya has called on all betting and gambling companies to apply for the renewal of their licenses for the financial year 2024/25, as reported by Citizen TV Kenya on YouTube.May 9, 2024
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Entente Council's 54th annual meeting focuses on revitalizing national lotteries Africa Lottery RegulationThe general directors of national lotteries of the member states of the Entente Council, as well as experts, became participants in the 54th Annual Meeting of the Entente Council.May 7, 2024
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Kenyan government collaborates with consultant to review cryptocurrency regulations Africa Cryptocurrencies RegulationIn a significant shift from the Central Bank of Kenya's previous stance on digital currencies, the Kenyan government has welcomed a consultant to reassess the cryptocurrency landscape. President William Ruto announced that Marathon Digital Holdings has been engaged to consult with the National Treasury and Energy Ministry on the matter.May 6, 2024
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Gambling Authority of Botswana opens applications for digital and SMS competitions, games and quizzes Africa Regulation Online gamblingThe Gambling Authority of Botswana announces that it will begin accepting applications and registrations for Digital, Virtual, Interactive, and Short Message Service (SMS) Competitions, Games, and Quizzes starting from May 6, 2024.May 4, 2024