SiGMA Africa 2026 welcomes over 20 regulators to the continent’s leading gaming summit

Written by Naomi Day

25 February 2026

SiGMA Africa 2026 welcomes over 20 regulators to the continent’s leading gaming summit

SiGMA Africa 2026 is set to make a major statement on the global gaming calendar, with over twenty confirmed regulators attending the summit in Cape Town from 03-05 March 2026. As Africa’s iGaming market continues to mature, this level of regulatory participation reflects something bigger than attendance numbers. It signals a continental shift toward structured, licensed and sustainable growth.

The summit is set to be a gathering where policy meets progress, where operators gain clarity on compliance pathways and where regulators have a direct line to the industry shaping their jurisdictions. With its expanding B2G focus, SiGMA Africa continues to position itself as one of the most influential platforms for regulated gaming dialogue across Africa.

Heathcliff Farrugia, Chief International Relations Officer at SiGMA Group stated, “Our B2G work in Africa is a true testament to the spirit of cooperation. With 20 African regulators on our conference panels coupled with Ministerial interventions from Western Cape, Tanzania and Uganda, the stage is set for impactful discussion. Together, we continue to strengthen our mission to connect policymakers, regulators and the industry at large, not just across Africa, but around the world.”

A stronger regulated future

The confirmed delegation includes key representatives from bodies spanning Southern, Eastern and Western Africa. These regulators play a vital role in overseeing licensing, enforcement, consumer protection and responsible gambling, essential foundations for long-term market credibility.

Confirmed attendees include:

Peter Kesitilwe, CEO, Africa iGaming Alliance: Peter Kesitilwe is the Chief Executive Officer of the Africa iGaming Alliance, a pan-African industry body focused on promoting collaboration, regulatory alignment, and sustainable growth across the continent’s gaming ecosystem. Through advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and policy dialogue, the Alliance works to strengthen relationships between regulators, operators, and technology providers.
Abiose Akolade Lapipo, CEO, Gamble Pause Initiative Africa: TheGamble Pause Initiative Africa is a non-profit organisation dedicated to gambling harm prevention, player protection advocacy, and responsible gaming awareness across African markets. His work focuses on education campaigns, research, and partnerships with regulators and operators to implement safeguards that protect vulnerable players.
Bonga Mgoma, Executives Transformation & Economic Development, KwaZulu- Natal Economic Regulatory Authority: The KwaZulu-Natal Economic Regulatory Authority regulates gambling and liquor activities within the province. Bonga’s portfolio focuses on advancing inclusive economic participation, ensuring compliance with transformation policies, and aligning regulatory frameworks with broader provincial development objectives.
Obakeng Seseane, CEO, Free State Gambling and Tourism Authority: Obakeng Seseane serves as CEO of the Free State Gambling and Tourism Authority, the provincial body responsible for regulating gambling activities and promoting tourism development in the Free State. The Authority oversees licensing, compliance, and enforcement within the gaming sector, while also integrating tourism strategy to drive economic growth.
Wendy Pierre, CEO, Financial Services Authority Seychelles: The Financial Services Authority Seychelles is the regulatory body overseeing non-bank financial services, including aspects of fintech, compliance, and financial governance. The Authority plays a crucial role in maintaining Seychelles’ reputation as a well-regulated international financial centre, ensuring adherence to anti-money laundering standards, licensing requirements, and international regulatory frameworks.
David Fisayo, CEO, Gamble Alert: David Fisayo is the CEO of Gamble Alert, a responsible gaming and consumer protection platform dedicated to raising awareness around gambling-related harm. Through digital campaigns, research, and partnerships with industry stakeholders, Gamble Alert advocates for safer gambling environments and improved player support systems.
John Mutua, CEO, Association of Gaming Operators Kenya (AGOK): The Association of Gaming Operators Kenya (AGOK) is an industry body representing licensed operators within Kenya’s regulated gaming market. AGOK engages with regulators and policymakers to promote fair regulation, compliance standards, and responsible gaming practices.
Sibongile Simelane Quntana, Executive Director, South Africa Responsible Gambling: Sibongile Simelane Quntana serves as Executive Director of the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation, the national body tasked with promoting responsible gambling awareness, research, and treatment programmes. The Foundation works closely with regulators, operators, and healthcare professionals to mitigate gambling-related harm through education campaigns, helplines, and intervention services.

Robin Bennett, Head of Compliance, Western Cape Gambling Board (South Africa): The Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board oversees licensing, monitoring and enforcement for all gambling and racing activities in the Western Cape Province. It ensures operators are compliant with provincial laws, investigates illegal gambling and promotes responsible play through strict compliance measures and public education initiatives.
Denis Mudene, CEO, National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (South Africa): The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board provides national oversight of South Africa’s gambling sector, supporting uniform application of standards and monitoring provincial licensing authorities to ensure lawful, consistent compliance across the country.
Zowi Siwa, Chief Financial Officer, Western Cape Gambling Board (South Africa): As CFO of the Western Cape Gambling Board, Zowi Siwa plays a key part in overseeing financial compliance, governance and fiscal integrity within the province’s regulatory authority, ensuring that licensing processes, audits and revenue reporting align with legal and industry standards.
Vusi Mtsweni, CEO, Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (South Africa): The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator supervises gambling and liquor licensing under one regulator. It ensures compliance, enforcement and operational oversight while advising the provincial government on policy and standards in both sectors.
Mokgane Gregory Makoko, CEO, Limpopo Gambling Board (South Africa): The Limpopo Gambling Board regulates casinos, betting and racing activities in the Limpopo province. Its mandate includes issuing licences, enforcing laws and ensuring that operators uphold responsible gambling policies while maintaining fairness and integrity across the licensed sector.
Mabutho Zwane, CEO, Eastern Cape Gambling Board (South Africa): The Eastern Cape Gambling Board is responsible for licensing and regulating all gaming and betting in the province, ensuring operators comply with statutory requirements, enforcing rules through inspections and penalties and promoting responsible gambling practices to protect consumers.
Mr. Boitumelo Qalinge, CEO, Northwest Gambling Board (South Africa): The Northwest Gambling Board regulates the gambling industry within the North West Province, issuing licences, monitoring compliance, resolving disputes and safeguarding public confidence in legal betting and gaming operations within its jurisdiction.
Mr. John Erastus, CEO, Gambling Board of Namibia (Namibia): The Gambling Board of Namibia oversees the licensing and regulation of land-based and online gambling activities nationwide. It ensures operators meet compliance standards, protects players and works to maintain the integrity of the country’s regulated gaming market.
Mr. Moruntshi Kemorwale, Acting CEO, Botswana Gambling Authority (Botswana): The Botswana Gambling Authority regulates casinos, betting and other gaming operations in Botswana. It focuses on ensuring adherence to licensing conditions, promoting responsible gambling and using compliance systems to support a lawful, transparent gaming environment.
Mr. Jean Claude Mushimire, CEO, Rwanda Gaming Commission (Rwanda): The Rwanda Gaming Commission is responsible for developing and enforcing policy, regulating gaming operators, and ensuring integrity and compliance within the Rwandan gaming sector. It supports market development while safeguarding consumer protection and responsible gaming.
Peter Mbugi, Director General, Gaming Regulatory Authority Kenya (Kenya): Kenya’s Gaming Regulatory Authority, established under Kenya’s updated gambling laws, oversees licensing and enforcement for all forms of gaming and betting. It implements regulations, protects consumers, combats illegal gambling and enforces responsible gaming standards nationwide.
James Mbalwe, CEO, Gaming Board of Tanzania (Tanzania): The Gaming Board of Tanzania regulates gambling activities, including casinos, sports betting, and lotteries under the Gaming Act. It grants licences, conducts compliance inspections, enforces standards, collects gaming tax, and supports responsible and lawful market operations.
Macario Gusse, Deputy General Director, Inspecao Geral de Jogos (IGJ) Mozambique (Mozambique): The Inspecao Geral de Jogos oversees gaming regulation in Mozambique, issuing licences, monitoring compliance, and enforcing standards designed to ensure fair play, consumer protection and lawful operation of land-based and online gambling within the country.

This diverse regulatory presence creates an unmatched opportunity for stakeholders seeking clarity on compliance expectations, licensing frameworks and market entry requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

SiGMA’s B2G leadership in action

SiGMA is actively strengthening the industry’s relationship with government bodies. Rather than treating regulation as a barrier, the Africa summit positions it as a gateway to credibility, investor confidence and safer gaming ecosystems. The summit’s curated format supports meaningful engagement through high-level roundtables, private regulatory meetings, cross-border strategic dialogue, market entry discussions and policy-driven conversations on responsible gaming and enforcement.

With African gaming markets expanding rapidly, the importance of compliance is more evident than ever. SiGMA Africa is becoming the meeting point where industry leaders and regulators collaborate to build a future that is transparent, structured and sustainable.

SiGMA Africa 2026

SiGMA Africa 2026 will once again transform Cape Town into the continent’s most important hub for gaming policy, licensing and high-level networking. With over 3,000 delegates, 800 operators and 150+ speakers expected, Africa continues to emerge as one of the world’s most exciting iGaming growth regions. SiGMA’s ability to unite regulators and industry leaders places it firmly at the centre of this evolution.

By bringing together over 20 regulatory authorities, SiGMA Africa reinforces a powerful message that regulated gaming is the only way forward and SiGMA is leading that narrative. Secure your ticket today to be part of the conversation.