South Africa’s lottery regulator signs cooperation agreement with Tanzania Gaming Board
The MoU establishes a framework for the two regulators to exchange knowledge, information and regulatory best practices.
South Africa.- The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) to strengthen cooperation on the regulation and oversight of national lotteries in South Africa and Tanzania.
The agreement was signed on Tuesday, July 7 during the Tanzanian regulator’s benchmarking visit to Pretoria. It establishes a framework for the two regulators to exchange knowledge, information and regulatory best practices.
According to the NLC, the MoU follows several months of engagement between the two organisations and provides a foundation for continued cooperation on lottery governance and regulatory development.
The partnership aims to strengthen both regulators’ oversight capabilities through collaboration on emerging regulatory issues, innovation and the adoption of technology in lottery operations. The two organisations said the agreement will also support the sustainable development of the lottery sector while helping both jurisdictions respond to changes in the industry.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, NLC commissioner Jodi Scholtz said the agreement is intended to strengthen the regulatory frameworks of both organisations, deepen institutional cooperation and promote best practices across the lottery industry.
Advocate Lesedi Boihang, the NLC’s executive manager for legal services, noted that the agreement reflects the value of long-term partnerships in achieving shared regulatory objectives. He said: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together,” said.
During the visit, officials from the two organisations also discussed developments in lottery regulation, including digital lottery channels.
NLC executive manager for regulatory compliance Tintswalo Nkuna said online participation is one of several channels through which consumers can purchase lottery tickets, noting that players can register through an official lottery website or mobile application instead of visiting a physical retailer.
The MoU is expected to facilitate continued information sharing and cooperation between the two regulators as they strengthen lottery governance and adapt regulatory approaches to technological developments in the sector.
