South Africa’s NLC says Sizekhaya lottery sales missed bid forecast
The sales shortfall and pending licence reconsideration create uncertainty for the lottery operator and prospective bidders.
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Pretoria High Court sets aside Sizekhaya lottery licence award
The ruling could require a new lottery tender while Sizekhaya operates below its original and revised sales targets.
South African court orders fresh review of national lottery licence award
The ruling leaves Sizekhaya operating temporarily while authorities reconsider the lottery licence award.
South African court sends lottery licence bids back for reconsideration
The ruling reopens the licence decision while preserving lottery operations during the 12-month suspension.
Uganda regulator confirms Ithuba ceases national lottery operations
The cessation changes the operator status of Uganda’s national lottery and places the transition under regulatory oversight.
Licence
DTIC grants Ithuba a 12-month interim lottery licence in South Africa
The interim licence maintains lottery and sports pool operations during the transition to the next operator.
Licence
South Africa agrees temporary lottery extension for Ithuba during operator handover
The extension avoids a break in lottery operations while the incoming licensee prepares to take over.
Licence
South Africa’s DTIC awards national lottery licence to Sizekhaya consortium
Sizekhaya’s licence award changes the planned national lottery operator, while Ithuba maintains sales under a temporary licence.
Award
South Africa names Goldrush-backed Sizekhaya as national lottery operator
The uncertain handover timing could affect continuity of South Africa’s national lottery sales.
Licence
South Africa names Siyakhaya lottery operator as licence gap threatens nine-month halt
A possible interruption could halt lottery operations and affect the R1.8 billion in good-cause funding cited by the NLC chair.
Tender
South Africa extends national lottery bid period to May 2026
The unresolved licence transition leaves operators and grant recipients without confirmed arrangements beyond Ithuba’s current term.
Uganda allocates gaming tax revenue to sports infrastructure ahead of AFCON 2027
The allocation links gambling-sector revenue to sports infrastructure funding in Uganda.
Licence
ITHUBA says it wins 10-year contract to operate Tanzania national lottery
The award gives ITHUBA a 10-year role operating Tanzania’s national lottery.
Tender
South Africa lottery commission opens fourth licence bidding process
Prospective bidders need to access the RFP process before the current lottery licence expires in May 2025.