Workplace collaboration between Free Me South Africa and Gamban

South Africa based Free Me South Africa (FMSA) has announced a strategic partnership with Gamban, a provider of gambling blocking technology, to expand monitoring and support services in its efforts to reduce gambling-related harm. Under the agreement, Gamban's software will be added to FMSA's Workplace Gambling Harm Reduction Management System.

Under the collaboration, participating employers will be able to offer eligible employees access to Gamban's technology. The software blocks gambling websites and applications on supported devices. The service will be offered through an employer-supported licensing model and will complement FMSA's existing education, awareness and early intervention programmes.

FMSA Managing Director Pierre van Staden said the partnership combines Gamban's digital protection technology with the company's prevention framework. Van Staden stressed that the goal is not only to block access to gambling, but also to build healthier workplaces through prevention, education and practical support for employees.

Matt Zarb-Cousin, co-founder and director of Gamban, said employers have an important opportunity to support employees who are experiencing gambling-related problems or who want to take preventive steps.

The two organisations also plan to work on joint awareness campaigns, employer training sessions, webinars and research initiatives. These steps are intended to help bring the prevention of gambling harm into workplace health and behavioural risk management strategies.