How we score African prediction market platforms
Our African methodology weights mobile-money support and local payment integration above pure regulatory clarity, because mobile money is the dominant payment rail across most African markets.
Scoring weights
25%
Mobile Money Support
M-Pesa, MTN MoMo, EcoCash integration
20%
Market Breadth
Beyond sports — politics, events, economics
20%
Regulatory Clarity
FSCA, SEC NG, GRA, and country licenses
20%
Mobile App Quality
Africa is mobile-first; app quality matters
15%
Tax / Withdrawal Practicality
Local currency withdrawal speed
This methodology applies specifically to the Africa regional edition of PredictorHQ. Other regions use different scoring weights to reflect their distinct regulatory and tax environments.
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Regulators referenced in this region
- FSCA — Financial Sector Conduct Authority (South Africa) ( www.fsca.co.za )
- SEC NG — Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria ( sec.gov.ng )
Tax body
Local — Local tax authority by country. Reporting form: Self-reported.
Currencies covered
USD, ZAR, NGN, KES, USDC