Botswana Gambling Authority Earns Second Place at Northern Trade Fair 2025

Botswana Gambling Authority Earns Second Place at Northern Trade Fair 2025. The Gambling Authority of Botswana has secured second place in the Parastatals category at the 2025 Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair, currently underway in Francistown. The award recognises the Authority’s well-curated stall and its effective engagement with the public throughout the event.

The Authority used the platform to showcase its regulatory mandate and educate visitors on the services offered by its licensed operators, which include Sunbet Botswana, PstBet Botswana, Betway Botswana, and The Grand Palm Hotel Casino Convention Resort.

This recognition highlights the importance of public-facing outreach by regulatory bodies and reinforces the value of clear, accessible communication in building public trust. Visitors to the Gambling Authority’s stall were offered insights into how gambling activities are monitored and licensed, and how the sector is structured to ensure responsible entertainment and compliance.

Business Botswana’s Northern Trade Fair remains a key calendar event for showcasing innovation, products, and services across various sectors in Botswana. For entrepreneurs, especially those in hospitality, leisure, and gaming, the Gambling Authority’s participation provides a valuable example of how parastatals can support both regulation and business growth in tandem.

The second-place finish also underscores the growing role of the gambling and gaming sector in Botswana’s economy. Through its licensees and partnerships, the Gambling Authority continues to play a role in ensuring that industry standards evolve in line with national interests and international best practices.

Entrepreneurs exploring opportunities in leisure and tourism-related sectors may benefit from closely observing how regulatory environments interact with business models in gaming. Events like the Northern Trade Fair provide a practical stage for such engagement, and the Gambling Authority’s strong showing this year sets a noteworthy precedent.