Mrs Sibongile Simelane-Quntana (MBA) Joins African Responsible Gaming Network (ARGN) as Advisory Board Member
LAGOS, NIGERIA — 11 October 2026 – The African Responsible Gaming Network (ARGN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Sibongile Simelane-Quntana, Executive Director of the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF), as an Advisory Board Member of the Network.
Her appointment marks an important step in ARGN’s commitment to strengthening responsible gambling practices, advancing player protection, and expanding access to effective prevention, treatment, and support services for individuals and families affected by gambling-related harm across Africa.
Mrs Simelane-Quntana brings valuable leadership experience and expertise from South Africa’s responsible gambling and harm-prevention landscape. Through her professional work, she brings perspectives on gambling harm awareness, prevention strategies, stakeholder collaboration, and the development of support systems for people experiencing gambling-related challenges.
Her inclusion in ARGN’s Advisory Board is expected to contribute to the Network’s efforts to promote evidence-informed approaches, encourage cross-border knowledge sharing, and strengthen collaboration among regulators, researchers, treatment professionals, civil society organisations, and other responsible gaming stakeholders across the continent.
As gambling continues to evolve across Africa, the need for stronger safeguards, effective age-verification measures, accessible treatment services, and coordinated public education has become increasingly important. ARGN believes that collaboration among experienced professionals and institutions is essential to building a safer and more accountable gambling environment.
Speaking on the appointment, the African Responsible Gaming Network expressed its enthusiasm for the contribution Mrs Simelane-Quntana will bring to the Network’s work.
“ARGN is committed to bringing together experienced professionals and advocates who share a common vision of reducing gambling-related harm across Africa. Mrs Simelane-Quntana’s experience in the responsible gambling field will bring valuable insight to our advisory efforts as we work to strengthen prevention, player protection, and access to support across the continent.”
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As an emerging pan-African network, ARGN seeks to build bridges between countries, encourage the exchange of expertise, and promote practical solutions that respond to the realities of gambling-related harm in African communities. The Network also advocates for a balanced approach that recognises the importance of effective regulation, industry accountability, public awareness, and accessible support for affected individuals.
Mrs Simelane-Quntana’s appointment reinforces this vision and provides an opportunity to deepen professional cooperation between responsible gambling stakeholders in South Africa, Nigeria, and other African countries.
About the African Responsible Gaming Network (ARGN)
The African Responsible Gaming Network is a pan-African initiative dedicated to advancing responsible gambling, strengthening player protection, preventing gambling-related harm, and promoting access to education, treatment, and support services. Through collaboration, advocacy, research, and knowledge sharing, ARGN seeks to contribute to a safer and more sustainable gambling environment across Africa.
