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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>A new company, Moja Rwanda Limited, will operate the national lottery after signing an agreement with the government.<\/p>\n

The lottery has been without an operator since October last year, when the government terminated the licence of Inzozi Lotto.<\/p>\n

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), through its National Lottery and Gambling Commission (NLGC), revoked Inzozi Lotto\u2019s licence, citing failure to meet contractual and regulatory obligations.<\/p>\n

At the time, the regulator said a competitive process would be launched to select a new operator, guided by transparency, accountability, and protection of the public interest.<\/p>\n

The national lottery was launched in 2021 to support the development of professional sports in Rwanda.<\/p>\n

Proceeds from the lottery are channelled to the Ministry of Sports, which invests them in line with the country\u2019s Sports Development Policy.<\/p>\n

The policy aims to nurture high-calibre athletes, including those with disabilities, to compete at national and international levels.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Rwanda<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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