Softswiss teams up with Mzansibet for South African debut

SOFTSWISS Secures Strong Foothold in South African iGaming Market

SOFTSWISS, a leading online casino and sports betting software provider, has made its debut in the South African market through a strategic partnership with Mzansibet [1][2]. This partnership marks the first time that SOFTSWISS has deployed its platforms fully adapted for South African players, ensuring compliance with local regulations.

The partnership between SOFTSWISS and Mzansibet is marked by several key aspects:

Integrated Platform Experience: The project combines SOFTSWISS Sportsbook and Casino Platform, offering South African players a seamless, combined sportsbook and casino experience tailored to local preferences [1].
Regulatory Compliance: SOFTSWISS has secured full regulatory approval from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, following rigorous testing and certification by Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), a globally respected testing authority [1].
Local Market Adaptation: SOFTSWISS has invested significantly in frontend localization, aligning with South African player behavior, betting patterns, and mobile usage, to create an optimized user experience for the country’s rapidly expanding iGaming sector, which grows at an annual rate of 20–25% driven by mobile penetration [1][3].
Preparatory Steps: Prior to the launch in July 2025, SOFTSWISS established its presence by participating in Africa Tech Week 2025, where it showcased its technology and market insights, laying the groundwork for the Mzansibet project [3][5].

Mzansibet, a South African brand with ambitious plans to become a top-tier player in the local market, has already launched a nationwide TV advertising campaign and attracted tens of thousands of players across the country [6]. With the support of SOFTSWISS from day one, Mzansibet is well-equipped for sustainable growth.

SOFTSWISS's entry into the South African market is strengthened by its robust and stable architecture, with a flexible platform ecosystem and a 99.999% uptime record [7]. Max Trafimovich, the International Non-Executive Director of Softswiss, underscores the company's commitment to providing Mzansibet with the necessary technical, business, and service tools for a smooth launch and scalable development.

[1] https://www.softswiss.com/blog/company-news/softswiss-enters-the-south-african-market-through-partnership-with-mzansibet/ [2] https://www.softswiss.com/company/ [3] https://www.softswiss.com/blog/company-news/softswiss-participates-in-africa-tech-week-2025/ [4] https://www.softswiss.com/blog/company-news/softswiss-partners-with-eduardo-barrichello-for-the-2025-fia-world-endurance-championship/ [5] https://www.softswiss.com/blog/company-news/softswiss-announces-partnership-with-max-trafiga-for-the-2025-fia-world-endurance-championship/ [6] https://www.mzansibet.co.za/ [7] https://www.softswiss.com/products/online-casino-platform/technology/

In line with its expansion, SOFTSWISS, a renowned online casino and sports betting software provider, has partnered with Mzansibet to offer South African players a blend of sports betting, casino-games, and casino-and-gambling experiences in full compliance with local gambling trends and regulations. With this strategic move, Mzansibet, a South African brand, aims to capitalize on the rapidly growing iGaming sector in the country, which increases by 20-25% annually due to mobile penetration.