GAMING FOR AFRICA Gaming for Africa
Casino International’s Africa partner is the excellent Gaming For Africa magazine, bringing you the continent’s latest developments.
New SA Lottery Licence Operator Not Ready
South Africa’s National Lottery is at a tipping point. With Ithuba’s licence expiring on 31 May, and a new operator not yet ready to assume control, the continuity of lottery operations hangs in the balance.
Sizekhaya Holdings, a consortium backed by the Goldrush Group and led by KwaZulu-Natal businessmen Moses Tembe and Sandile Zungu (owner of AmaZulu Football Club), was announced by Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau as the new National Lottery operator after a court ruling. The consortium has secured an eight-year licence.
But there’s a catch: Sizekhaya says it requires at least nine months to fully prepare for the national rollout. In the interim, a fi ve-month temporary licence has been issued to Ithuba
Lottery, a separate entity from the current operator but with shared directors. The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has urgently approached the courts to extend the temporary licence to 12 months, warning that ticket sales may be halted as early as 1 June if the ruling stands.
Sizekhaya’s technology partner is Genlot, a Shenzhen-based lottery tech fi rm with operations in China, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Brazil, and Jamaica. According to its website, Genlot processes $60 billion annually and holds a 19% global market share in lottery systems. Legal challenges from rival bidder Wina Njalo, questions from opposition MPs, and a lack of a reserve bidder add further uncertainty to the handover.
SOFTSWISS Steps onto the South African Tech Stage
SOFTSWISS, a global provider of iGaming software solutions, is making its first major public tech debut in South Africa as a proud partner of Africa Tech Week 2025, taking place in Cape Town from 3 – 4 June. Recognised as a leader in iGaming software solutions development, SOFTSWISS will also feature prominently on the speaker line-up, with its Deputy Chief Security
Officer, Artem Bychkov, taking the stage as a key voice in the greater cybersecurity conversation.
Africa Tech Week has become one of the continent’s premier events for digital transformation, spotlighting cutting-edge technologies, global thought leaders, and the next wave of innovation shaping Africa’s future. With industry giants, trailblazers, and
policymakers converging from across the world, this year’s event promises to set the tone for the continent’s tech agenda. “Africa Tech Week isn’t just a tech event – it’s a catalyst for digital innovation and cross-continental collaboration,” says Bychkov. “We’re proud to be part of this vibrant ecosystem as it pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in Africa’s digital economy. I look forward to engaging with experts from around the world and sharing my experience in building strong defences against cyber risks.”
While SOFTSWISS sets the bar globally for iGaming technology and its sustainable usage, the company’s Africa strategy will see it focus strongly on expanding local partnerships, contributing to digital resilience, and promoting best practices in fields ranging from cybersecurity to responsible practices in iGaming. This marks a focused approach in South Africa for the award-winning technology company, as it explores new opportunities and local collaborations. Bychkov’s keynote will focus on the shifting security landscape in emerging tech markets and how businesses can prepare for current and future digital risks.
26 JUNE 2025
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