Ghana’s government plans to establish a National Sports Fund drawing on existing betting and lottery income, with a launch targeted for 2026. Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the proposal would not add a new tax; Cabinet has approved it, but Parliament must still approve the bill.
The proposed fund could redirect betting and lottery income towards athletes, competitions and sports facilities without a new tax.
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Reportedly, Authorities in South Africa and Egypt are taking action against unlicensed and illegal gambling. The two countries are among Africa's largest betting economies.
Choplife Gaming said PMU Mali approved and licensed the launch of betPawa in Mali. The company said the offering will include sports betting, instant and online casino games, mobile-money payments and responsible-gambling tools.
TaDa Gaming has entered South Africa’s regulated market through collaborations with operators and platforms, the company said. It began operating in Africa with betPawa in 2024, gaining access to more than 15 countries; the company described South Africa as a key market for 2026 and beyond.
TaDa Gaming says it has entered South Africa’s regulated market with certified titles and commercial partnerships. The provider said its African expansion began in 2024 through a betPawa partnership that gave it access to more than 15 countries, including Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana.
pawaTech joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) on 24 June 2025, the company said. Its sportsbook trading data will feed into IBIA’s monitoring and alert network, which tracks more than $300 billion in annual betting turnover across over 140 brands.