Brazil is implementing a crackdown on illegal online gambling by freezing the funds of operators and holding banks accountable for their involvement. This move serves as a potential lesson for South Africa, which may need to consider similar measures in its own regulatory approach to online gambling.

Gerhard van Deventer, head of investigations at the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), explains the reasons behind the withdrawal of Mixirite's license, which includes uMarketPro and Protea Markets.

Former Miss South Africa Tatum Keshwar-Wheatley has been fined KSh 24.3 million and handed a 20-year ban over alleged share price manipulation, according to Tuko. The sanction has sparked widespread reaction and outrage on social media, with many users debating the severity of the penalty and the circumstances surrounding the case.

Jaiz Bank faced regulatory penalties totaling N530.9 million in 2025, imposed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). These sanctions were due to various breaches, including violations of anti-money laundering regulations and customer due diligence requirements, as well as filing infractions.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced two Bureau De Change operators to five years in prison each, with the option of a N2 million fine, for conducting foreign exchange business without a valid licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The ruling, reported on Monday, underscores the regulator's ongoing enforcement against unlicensed currency trading in Nigeria.

South Africa's franchise industry, valued at R1 trillion and supporting approximately 500,000 jobs, is undergoing a significant regulatory examination following a market inquiry initiated by the Competition Commission. This inquiry addresses allegations of unfair business practices within the sector, marking the most comprehensive investigation to date.