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Mobile-money agent in Chingola arrested after gambling away K97,000 of clients’ funds Zambia

A 37-year-old mobile money agent in Chingola has been arrested and charged after allegedly diverting K97,000 (≈ €4,300) from nine clients to place online bets on the Aviator platform and then reporting a fake armed robbery to cover his tracks

November 13, 2025

Zambia engages betting operators after rollout of 10 % excise tax prompts operational suspensions Zambia

On 4 November 2025 the Zambian government initiated direct talks with betting companies following the introduction of a 10 % excise duty on betting stakes, amid reports that some operators have suspended or scaled back operations

November 11, 2025

Zambia Court Rejects Bid to Suspend 10% Betting Tax; ZRA May Continue Collection Zambia

Zambia’s Constitutional Court has dismissed a challenge by betting operators BetPawa and Betway to suspend the newly implemented 10% excise duty on betting stakes, allowing the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) to continue enforcing the tax

October 10, 2025

Zambia Cabinet Approves Amendments to Digital Transactions Legislation Zambia

Zambia’s government has approved two major bills to modernize digital transactions and postal services, aligning the country’s legal framework with cybersecurity and e-commerce demands

September 26, 2025

Power outage in Zambia undermines gambling sector Zambia

Zambia's gambling industry has faced challenges due to widespread power shortages. Operators have to deal with frequent power outages that disrupt the operation of vending machines and terminals, which affects not only the level of service, but also compliance with regulatory and tax requirements by companies

September 17, 2025

Zambia's youth ask the President to take measures to combat the growing problem of gambling addiction Zambia

A young man from Kalomo County, Eraston Gwangwazu, sent a letter to the President in which he shared the terrible consequences of gambling for young people in Zambia

September 10, 2025

Zambia to introduce 10% tax on betting Zambia

The Zambian government has introduced a number of new taxes, including a 10% excise duty on betting services.

July 29, 2025

Zambia Cabinet approves bill to overhaul outdated gaming framework Zambia Regulation

The Zambian Cabinet has, in principle, approved the introduction of a Bill to repeal several outdated laws governing the country’s gaming and lotteries sector.

June 29, 2025

Logifuture expands in Africa with Bolabet’s Zoom Soccer integration Zambia Sports betting

Logifuture has expanded its collaboration with Bolabet, a leading African sportsbook headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia, which operates in over 10 countries across the continent, through the integration of Zoom Soccer, enhancing the platform’s virtual sports offerings.

March 10, 2025

Zambia debates betting location regulations amid rising social risks Zambia Regulation

The Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) has urged the government to regulate the locations of betting companies, citing concerns about their concentration in vulnerable areas.

December 23, 2024