SOFTSWISS cements African leadership with two SiGMA Africa Awards 2026
The tech giant SOFTSWISS has reaffirmed its dominant position in the global industry after securing two highly prestigious awards during the SiGMA Africa Awards ceremony, held on March 3rd in Cape Town, South Africa. On a night celebrating innovation and excellence on the continent, the company was recognized with the award for Best Platform of 2026, while its Chief Marketing Officer, Valentina Bagniya, was honored with the title of Woman of the Year in iGaming 2026.
The recognition for best platform highlights the technical robustness and scalability of its solutions, elements that have become fundamental for operators seeking to thrive in the complex and dynamic African ecosystem. SOFTSWISS's proposal not only focuses on software reliability but also on a flexible architecture that allows local partners to quickly adapt to regulatory demands and player preferences in the region. This technical drive is supported by an expansion strategy that already yielded significant results in 2025, a year in which the firm forged key alliances with operators such as Mzansibet and PantherBet, integrating both its casino platform and its renowned Sportsbook.
Leadership and strategic vision in emerging markets
Valentina Bagniya's impact on SOFTSWISS's corporate culture and commercial innovation has been a decisive factor in these achievements. Her management has elevated B2B marketing standards in the sector, accumulating previous milestones such as the "Marketing Team of the Year" title at the EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards in 2025. For the company, these awards in Cape Town are a continuation of an unstoppable start to the year, which already included distinctions at the European iGaming Awards and SiGMA Eurasia.
Valentina Bagniya stated: "The Best Platform title demonstrates that the SOFTSWISS Casino platform is a powerful and flexible solution. It serves as a benchmark for the excellence and reliability we offer through each of our independent products in various regulated markets, which has earned us the continued trust of our global partners. I would also like to thank the SiGMA Africa jury for naming me Woman in iGaming. Both awards celebrate the collective strength and dedication of our entire SOFTSWISS team and reinforce our mission to provide reliable, secure, and large-scale technical solutions to our African partners."
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