Namibia Advances Betting Regulation as Stakeholders Gather in Windhoek for Licensing Workshop
Following the announcement of its regulatory session, the Gambling Board of Namibia (GBN) hosted an Industry Consultation Workshop on the Licensing of Bookmakers and Totalizators at NIPAM in Windhoek.
The workshop brought together government officials, regulators, technical experts, and regional and international representatives to discuss licensing requirements, regulatory compliance, responsible gambling, and the future of Namibia’s betting sector. Key attendees included Hon. Indileni N. Daniel, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, G/O (rtd) Ben Shikongo, Chairperson of the Gambling Board of Namibia, and Mr. John Erastus, its Acting CEO.
Regional regulatory and technical expertise was represented by Moruntshi Kemorwale, CEO, Gambling Authority of Botswana, Nkoatse Ernest Mashamaite, Chief Compliance Officer, of the National Gambling Board of South Africa, Pierre Otto, Managing Director, Gaming Laboratories International, LLC, and Fortune Sekgaphane, Director and Lead Consultant, Bojosi Consulting Solutions.
Crucial institutional stakeholders were also present, including representatives from the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), Namibia Standards Institution (NSI), Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), and the Namibian Police Force (NamPol).
Through structured dialogue and knowledge sharing, the workshop contributed to ongoing efforts to create a more transparent, accountable, and sustainable betting industry.
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A key highlight of the programme was the presentation by Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe, CEO of the African iGaming Alliance (AiA), titled “The Future of Betting in Africa: Building a Competitive, Responsible and Sustainable Industry”. Kesitilwe highlighted the critical role of clear licensing frameworks, balanced taxation, consumer protection, and cross-sector collaboration in building a sustainable regulated market.
The session provided valuable opportunities for regional stakeholders to contribute African industry perspectives as Namibia develops its betting licensing framework. Looking ahead, ongoing engagement among regulators and industry participants aims to support investment, protect consumers, and strengthen the regulated betting sector across Africa.
