Taxation
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South Africa
South Africa Lawmakers Propose “Sin Tax” on Gambling Amid Industry Growth and Rising Addiction Concerns
Lawmakers argued that South Africa should implement a “sin tax” on real-money games of chance, mirroring the taxes the tobacco…
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Kenya
New Bill Mandates Sh200 Million Deposit for Online Gambling and National Lottery Licensing in Kenya
Online gambling firms and the national lottery in Kenya will be required to deposit Sh200 million to be licenced to…
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Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Proposes 10% Sports Betting Tax in 2025 Budget
In a bold move during the 2025 National Budget announcement in Parliament, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube proposed the introduction of…
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Kenya
New Tax Hike for Betting and Gaming Along with Stricter Advertising Rules Proposed in Upcoming Legislation
The Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning proposed significant changes in the taxation of betting and gaming through…
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Interviews
Creating a Fair Playfield: Peter Emolemo’s Approach to Taxation and Regulation in African Gambling
In a recent interview with iGaming AFRIKA, Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe, the CEO of the Gambling Authority in Botswana, shared key…
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Kenya
Kenya’s Government Moves to Curb Youth Betting Addiction with Increased Excise Duty
The Kenyan government has announced a significant proposal to increase the excise duty on gaming and betting to 20% in…
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Ghana
Ghana Revenue Authority Declares Lottery Winnings Will be Subjected to A 10% Tax
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has notified the general public, especially lottery players and operators, that a 10% withholding tax…
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Kenya
Kenya Lawmakers Introduce Changes to Address Cryptocurrency Taxation
Kenya National Assembly’s Finance and National Planning Committee has approved a bill allowing the taxation of over four million Kenyans…
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Kenya
Betting Sites in Kenya Announce a 12.5% Excise Duty on Casino Bets
Betting sites in Kenya have announced a 12.5% excise duty on casino stake amounts and a further 20 percent withholding…
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Opinion Pieces
Examining the Ghana Betting Tax: A Critical Evaluation In A Global Context
Ghana’s recent decision to introduce a 10% tax on betting winnings, as part of a broader 20% tax on Gross…
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