Government officials slammed gambling operators during a heated H-Metro forum yesterday that exposed the dark side of betting addiction. Ambassador Raphael Faranisi warned betting bosses that wild expansion cannot destroy public safety and national values. The Home Affairs chief demanded stronger rules to control the booming gaming industry before it spirals out of control. Legislative reforms will tighten licensing requirements and force digital monitoring of betting platforms across Zimbabwe. Faranisi stressed that economic opportunities mean nothing if gambling destroys families and communities.
Lotteries and Gaming Board chairperson Dr Eugenia Chidhakwa promised tougher oversight to protect vulnerable punters from predatory operators. The regulatory body updated laws to cover online gaming platforms that escape traditional supervision. Board CEO Dr Misheck Chingozha defended the industry as a vital economic engine across Africa. He urged gamblers to walk away gracefully when luck runs dry instead of chasing losses with borrowed money.
Police Commissioner Paul Nyathi blamed gambling addiction for surging crime rates and family violence throughout the country. Criminal gangs target desperate gamblers who steal money to fund their destructive habits. Editor Robson Sharuko urged Zimbabweans to treat betting as legitimate business that employs thousands of workers. The media boss condemned irresponsible gambling using school fees and household income. Sharuko emphasized that proper regulation can transform betting into a creative industry supporting families nationwide.
Lotteries and Gaming Board chairperson Dr Eugenia Chidhakwa promised tougher oversight to protect vulnerable punters from predatory operators. The regulatory body updated laws to cover online gaming platforms that escape traditional supervision. Board CEO Dr Misheck Chingozha defended the industry as a vital economic engine across Africa. He urged gamblers to walk away gracefully when luck runs dry instead of chasing losses with borrowed money.
Police Commissioner Paul Nyathi blamed gambling addiction for surging crime rates and family violence throughout the country. Criminal gangs target desperate gamblers who steal money to fund their destructive habits. Editor Robson Sharuko urged Zimbabweans to treat betting as legitimate business that employs thousands of workers. The media boss condemned irresponsible gambling using school fees and household income. Sharuko emphasized that proper regulation can transform betting into a creative industry supporting families nationwide.
