Africa
Phumelela Enters Business Rescue
South Africa’s largest horse racing operator, Phumelela Gaming and Leisure, has entered voluntary business rescue to ensure the long-term survival of the company.
Phumelela has not been able to stage race meetings since the end of March due to the lockdown. This has hurt its revenue from racing and betting, the company said in a statement.
“… the best option to ensure the long-term survival of the company and the sport of horse racing, is to implement a business rescue plan,” Phumelela said.
South Africa’s business rescue process, which aims to shield a business from the demands of its creditors while an independent advisor attempts to turn it around, borrows from U.S., British, Canadian and Australian law.
But business rescue is uniquely South African in terms of its timetable, ranking of preference among stakeholders and the involvement of labour.
On March 26, President Cyril Ramaphosa imposed a five-week lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus. Non-essential activities including sports and entertainment were forced to suspend operations.
Most of the restrictions on leisure, entertainment or anything that requires mass gathering are still in place under a partial lifting of lockdown that was put in place from May 1.
National Horseracing Authority CEO, Vee Moodley, said the industry, “which is on the verge of collapse,” is asking the government to give it permission to resume controlled closed horse racing during level 4 lockdown restriction in order to save the majority of the 60,000 jobs.
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GinjaBet goes live with QTech Games casino content in Nigeria
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Nigerian operator unveils fresh suite of games via new integration with leading emerging-markets aggregator
GinjaBet, a rapidly growing Nigerian operator, is now firmly established with an extensive portfolio of casino content delivered through its integration with QTech Games, the leading game aggregator for emerging markets across Africa.
GinjaBet is a rising-star challenger brand with big plans for the Nigeria market and beyond. As this market coalesces, customers are increasingly demanding experiences that are not only functional but also convenient to use, and personalised to their preferred betting patterns. In this regard, QTech Games and GinjaBet have aligned their complementary skills to deliver a simplified betting experience and optimised user journey across casino, thanks to an adaptable range of content that is both locally authentic and appealing to the next generation of players.
This collaboration will also explore new cross-sell opportunities between sportsbook and casino, with next summerâs football World Cup on the horizon, always a key acquisition and retention driver for global sportsbooks, but above all in Africa where soccer is king.
GinjaBetâs UI has been optimised for mobile-first play, a cornerstone of QTechâs RNG model, which is founded on its fully-owned and customised technical platform, affording operators the fastest integration available, backed by reliable performance and customer support, localised for every region across Africa. By leveraging QTechâs wider global expertise, GinjaBet enjoyed a seamless casino launch, and is now well-positioned to sustain its rapid growth in the near future with a casino product that rides on a scalable and robust framework. This project has also been carefully curated to responsibly track Nigerian player proclivities.
Ekaterina Mayorova, QTech Gamesâ Head of Region for Africa, said: âWeâre thrilled to already be live in Nigeria with GinjaBet, a dynamic brand that is picking up some irresistible momentum in a competitive marketplace. Weâre proud to put our shoulder to the wheel of their ambitions, affording GinjaBet the ability to scale their casino content with more localised games and product developments.
âQTech Games has placed a premium on understanding markets at a hyper-local level, alongside bridging that gap between retail and online channels, to open a flexible gateway to success in the Nigerian betting environment. With its mobile-first penetration, comparatively mature smartphone adoption rates and ramping digital economy, Nigeria remains one of Africaâs largest economies, and GinjaBetâs recent growth only underscores the opportunity.
âAnd we have a suite of other product improvements designed to keep our partners ahead of their rivals in a region where no leadership position can be taken for granted. In addition, our proprietary tech means weâre the only aggregator which is not just showcasing fantastic games but also adding engaging features (such as our AI-driven recommendation engine, QTech Play, alongside other tournament and progressive-jackpot elements) to bolster QTechâs vantage point across the African landscape. Weâre constantly adding new content to the platform, prioritising suppliers that deliver unique and localised content, including games which solve familiar local challenges to engagement, such as handset quality limitations, restricted access to fast networks, or high data costs.â
Joe Richa, Ginjabet CEO, added: âGinjaBet is committed to a conscious strategy of harnessing world-class technology and local Nigerian culture. This partnership with QTech is an organic extension of that approach across our stunning new casino suite which showcases globally recognised games, ably supported by specialised content, culturally pertinent promotions, and a tone of voice pitched to connect with younger Nigerian demographics.
âWeâre a fast-moving Nigerian brand, focused on delivering specialised, reliable, and entertaining gaming experiences tailored to African markets, driving innovation through responsible gaming and operational efficiency. Our dynamic growth since launch in 2025 has already been hugely encouraging, but QTechâs flexible platform ecosystem has now put us in a position where we can plan for the future with confidence across casino and sportsbook, particularly with the World Cup upcoming fast.â
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Booming Games and SportPesa forge strategic partnership to elevate the African gaming market
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Booming Games is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in its growth journey through a strategic partnership with the leading African operator, SportPesa. This collaboration marks a pivotal step forward in Booming Gamesâ mission to expand its footprint in the African gaming market.
As a result of this partnership, Booming Gamesâ high-quality slots are now seamlessly integrated into SportPesaâs platform, enabling players across Africa to access an array of top-performing titles.
Notable games include fan favourites such as âBurning Classicâ, âGold Gold Goldâ, âTNT Bonanzaâ, and âCash Pigâ. Additionally, SportPesaâs players will now have access to Booming Gamesâ diverse portfolio, featuring exciting games like âRonaldinho Spinsâ, âPower of the Vikingsâ and âBuffalo Hold and Winâ.
This collaboration underscores SportPesaâs commitment to growth and innovation, as well as its strategic focus on fostering robust partnerships to achieve new heights in the global gaming industry with partners such as Booming Games.
Solomon Godwin, Head of Africa at Booming Games, expressed his enthusiasm: âWeâre delighted to continue our expansion in the African betting markets, and SportPesaâs strong and trusted brand will only enhance these possibilities. Our slot offerings are as wide-ranging as they are high quality, providing exceptional entertainment and sustainability for their customers. We believe we can offer real value to African players.â
Paul Wilson, Senior Product Manager at SportPesa, added: âWe are very happy with the new partnership with Booming Games. Offering their immersive, dynamic, and vibrant games to our customers in Kenya, Sportpesa Tanzania, and around the globe on our platform is exciting. Booming Gamesâ titles will be a great addition to our market-leading casino lobby, and Iâm sure our customers will enjoy playing them.â
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IBIA and the AIA sign a strategic partnership to strengthen sports betting integrity across Africa
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Protecting African sports and regulated betting operators from match-fixing
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and the African iGaming Alliance (AIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration and promote integrity across Africaâs rapidly developing sports competitions and betting markets. The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation between the two associations, each representing regulated betting operators, to support responsible and sustainable sports betting markets across the continent.
Under the terms of the MoU, IBIA will become the AIAâs strategic betting integrity partner, while AIA will act as IBIAâs primary betting policy and regulation partner for Africa. The partnership will facilitate the exchange of information, joint engagement and coordinated policy initiatives aimed at protecting consumers, regulated operators and sports from betting-related match-fixing.
Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe, CEO of AIA, commented: âIntegrity is the foundation of Africaâs betting future. This partnership between the AIA and IBIA represents a decisive step towards ensuring that Africaâs growing betting industry is anchored on trust, transparency, and accountability. As a pan-African industry platform, AIA is committed to working with global integrity leaders like IBIA to harmonise standards, promote responsible gaming, and support regulators in safeguarding markets from manipulation and illicit practices. Together, we can strengthen Africaâs credibility as a world-class, igaming frontier.â
Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA, said: âAfrica represents one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing betting markets in the world. Ensuring that this growth is underpinned by robust sports betting integrity standards and effective regulation is essential. Our partnership with the African iGaming Alliance reinforces our shared commitment to supporting a sustainable, well-regulated African betting industry that safeguards consumers and sporting competitions alike.â
The partnership will enable both organisations to share insights on betting integrity, regulatory developments and policy trends across Africa. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening integrity frameworks for regulated betting operators and to fostering closer cooperation between the associationsâ members.
From 2020 to Q3 2025, IBIA reported 131 suspicious betting alerts across African sporting events, primarily involving football (64) and tennis (62).
Backed by over 90 operators and 200 betting brands, IBIA safeguards sport and regulated betting markets through global monitoring, intelligence sharing and stakeholder collaboration. It monitors over 1.5 million sporting events and $300bn in bets each year. Its alerts have contributed to the successful prosecution of numerous match-fixing cases worldwide, reinforcing IBIAâs role as a trusted partner to regulators, sports and policymakers.
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