ARGN appoints Namibian leader to Advisory Board
Dr Jeremia Muadinohamba’s involvement highlights the role of cross-sector partnerships in tackling gambling-related harm across Africa.
Key takeaways:
- ARGN has appointed Dr Jeremia Lucas Muadinohamba, chairperson of NAMDEF’s Board of Trustees, to its Advisory Board.
- Muadinohamba’s involvement highlights cross-sector collaboration in addressing gambling-related harm across Africa.
- ARGN launched on September 21, 2026 as a pan-African player-protection initiative, prioritising a gambling-harm insight brief, treatment directory, policy recommendations and awareness campaigns.
- ARGN emphasises prevention, education, research, treatment and policies to protect vulnerable players and communities.
Namibia.- The African Responsible Gaming Network (ARGN) has welcomed Dr Jeremia Lucas Muadinohamba, chairperson of the Board of Trustees at Namibia Development Foundation Trust (NAMDEF), highlighting the importance of cross-sector collaboration in advancing responsible gambling and addressing gambling-related harm across Africa. The network announced that Muadinohamba has joined ARGN’s Advisory Board.
ARGN launched on September 21, 2026 as a pan-African initiative aimed at strengthening player protection and preventing gambling-related harm. The network brings together representatives from 11 African countries. Its initial priorities include developing a pan-African gambling-harm insight brief, compiling a directory of treatment and support services, preparing policy recommendations and coordinating awareness campaigns.
In its announcement, ARGN said: “As we continue building a stronger continental network, ARGN remains committed to promoting prevention, education, research, treatment, and policies that protect vulnerable players and communities”
The network added: “Together, we can strengthen partnerships, share knowledge, and develop locally relevant solutions that advance safer gambling practices across Africa.”
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
- Who is Dr Jeremia Muadinohamba? Dr Jeremia Lucas Muadinohamba is the chairperson of the Board of Trustees at Namibia Development Foundation Trust (NAMDEF).
- What is the African Responsible Gaming Network? ARGN is a pan-African initiative focused on responsible gambling, player protection and preventing gambling-related harm.
- What are ARGN’s initial priorities? Its initial priorities include a gambling-harm insight brief, a directory of treatment and support services, policy recommendations and coordinated awareness campaigns.
- What does ARGN aim to achieve? ARGN aims to promote prevention, education, research, treatment and policies that protect vulnerable players and communities.
