On the evening of 3 March 2026, the SiGMA Africa Awards 2026, made possible by BetConstruct AI, emerged as one of the most anticipated highlights of the SiGMA Africa Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. Designed to celebrate excellence across the gaming, tech and digital innovation landscape in Africa, this awards ceremony recognised the professionals and organisations that have made a quantifiable impact on the industry’s evolution across the continent. The evening brought together C-level executives, regulators, investors and innovators for a programme defined by prestige, strategic dialogue and high-level networking. Hosted against the vibrancy of GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World, the Africa Awards formed a compelling cornerstone of the summit.
SiGMA Africa Awards 2026 winners
- Emerging Markets Payment Solution 2026 — Bitlipa
- Best Affiliate Program 2026 — Linebet Partners
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Brought to you by Lambda Gaming - Best Innovation In Sports Betting 2026 — Digitain
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Brought to you by BlueOcean Gaming - Most Played Game 2026 — Avion Supersonic by Lambda Gaming
Brought to you by Booming Games - Best Marketing Campaign 2026 — Partnerships With Global Sports Giants by Spribe
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Brought to you by Digitain - Best Platform 2026 — Softswiss
- Women In Gaming 2026 — Valentina Bagniya
Brought to you by Women in Gaming Africa - Best Testing Lab Innovation 2026 — Global Lab
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Brought to you by Kiron Interactive - Best Influencer 2026 — Dr Thembi Shilenge
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A landmark evening in Africa’s gaming calendar
SiGMA Africa Awards 2026 successfully underscored the rapid transformation of Africa’s iGaming ecosystem, showcasing innovation, resilience and collaborative growth as core themes driving future progress. The integration of BetConstruct AI as a partner further emphasised how advanced technologies are influencing regional priorities.
As industry leaders reflected on the evening’s winners and celebrated their peers, the consensus was clear: Africa’s gaming and tech community is accelerating, with local talent and global expertise combining to shape a future of sustained, responsible and meaningful innovation.
Quiz Crowns a Champion
Following the formal proceedings, the evening transitioned into a lively Africa-themed quiz that brought a spirited close to the celebrations. Delegates tested their knowledge on the continent’s history, culture and sporting milestones in a friendly yet fiercely competitive atmosphere. SOFTSWISS emerged victorious, earning not only industry bragging rights but also an exclusive Rolex timepiece as the coveted winner’s prize.
For more details and further insights about the SiGMA Africa Summit 2026, visit the SiGMA Website.
