African gambling regulators agreed to strengthen cooperation on illegal gambling, market data, taxation and responsible gambling during a London session convened by the African iGaming Alliance on the sidelines of iGB L!VE 2026.
The African Regulators Session took place Thursday, July 2, with senior representatives from Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania and Angola.
Attendees included Bashir Are, Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority in Nigeria; Lungile Goodman Dukwana, Chief Executive Officer of the National Gambling Board in South Africa; Denis Mudene Ngabirano, Chief Executive Officer of the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board in Uganda; Muchanankhwaye Mpuluka, Director General of the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority; Mrerge Nyombayire, Head of Gambling Licensing & Regulations at the Rwanda Development Board; Patrick Kwakye, Deputy Director for Inspections, Investigations, Compliance and Enforcement at the Gaming Commission of Ghana; James Mbalwe, Director General of the Gaming Board of Tanzania; and Nerethz Tati, Directora Geral of Instituto de Supervisão de Jogos in Angola.
The discussions covered sustainable taxation, competitive regulated markets, illegal gambling, market channelization, cross-border information sharing, responsible gambling, consumer protection, data-driven regulation and evidence-based policymaking. Regulators also considered the development of continent-wide responsible gambling initiatives.
H2 Gambling Capital gave a technical presentation on global taxation models, market channelization and the links between tax policy, player protection and sustainable revenue generation. The session emphasized tax frameworks designed to support compliance, protect consumers and maintain long-term market growth.
The African iGaming Alliance also presented its proposed Africa Safer Gambling Week, a continent-wide responsible gambling awareness initiative focused on consistent messaging, education and collaboration among regulators, operators and other stakeholders in participating African jurisdictions.
The meeting produced support for closer collaboration among African gambling regulators, use of reliable market data in policymaking, continued discussion of taxation models that balance government revenue with player protection and market competitiveness, and increased cross-border cooperation against illegal gambling.
Commenting on the session, Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe, CEO of the African iGaming Alliance, said: “Africa’s gaming industry continues to grow rapidly, making regulatory collaboration more important than ever.
“Today’s discussions demonstrated the commitment of African regulators to work together in addressing common challenges, sharing best practices and building regulatory frameworks that promote responsible gambling, consumer protection and sustainable market development. AiA remains committed to providing a platform that supports this collaboration for the benefit of the continent.”