Insights from BiG Africa Summit

Powerful insights from Botswana’s Acting Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Hon. Baratiwa Mathoothe, at the BiG Africa Summit:

Africa is no longer just an “emerging” gambling and iGaming market — the continent is positioning itself to lead, innovate, and compete responsibly in the global ecosystem.

Key takeaways that strongly resonate:

• Gambling must be understood as an ecosystem, contributing to GDP, employment, economic diversification, fintech innovation, tourism, and investment.
• Growth must be anchored in sound policy, robust regulation, transparency, and strong institutions.
• Responsible gambling must sit at the centre of policy and regulation, not as an afterthought.
• Africa’s real competitive advantage will be unlocked through policy coherence, regulatory collaboration, and cross-border cooperation.
• The goal is not dialogue alone, but coordinated action, investor confidence, and sustainable impact.

These messages perfectly align with the African iGaming Alliance’s mission to support open, well-regulated, and competitive markets that drive responsible growth across the continent.