The Gidani consortium, which has been awarded the licence to run the National Lottery, says its vendors are already trained and it is ready to roll-out its new system nationally.
According to Thembi Tulwana, chief executive of public affairs at Gidani: "To date, we can confirm the training of well over 8 000 vendors in preparation to going live as soon as possible.
"This [training] is a one-day retailer SETA-aligned course. The course accreditation is currently sitting with the Theta Gaming Chamber."
Yesterday, ITWeb reported that MTN, the selected communications service provider for Gidani, still needed to train about 8 000 vendors before the Lotto becomes operational. MTN has subsequently indicated it erred in the information provided to ITWeb.
"MTN is not a vendor training provider for Gidani, nor have we had any contractual arrangement with Gidani in this regard," says MTN acting GM for marketing Natasha Basson.
Tulwana says Gidani has contracted Ngikwazi "as our vendor training service provider". The training is a blend of both practical and theoretical aspects of the lottery industry, she notes. The theoretical aspect of the course encompasses the lottery industry rules and regulations, while the practical aspect deals with the terminal functionality.
According to Tulwana, 27 800 people have received Lotto training from Gidani and its partners to manage churn and ensure vendors always have trained individuals at the terminals.
Last Friday, Gidani indicated it hoped to be operational within two weeks.
However, Tulwana says the consortium is still negotiating with the National Lottery Board, and will announce the exact date of the Lotto's first day "shortly".
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