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QNET Garners Two Prestigious Awards for its Commitment to Climate Change and Holistic Living @ IBA 2023
QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness-focused direct selling company, has won two Bronze Stevie® Awards at The International Business Awards 2023, in recognition of its dedicated efforts to combat climate change and the transformative rebranding of its wellness brand, with a renewed focus on holistic lifestyles.
The award ceremony, attended by over 100 winning companies, took place at the luxurious Cavalieri by the Waldorf Astoria in Rome, Italy, on October 13, 2023.
The distinguished International Business Awards program acknowledged QNET’s substantial contributions to these vital causes, honoring the company in the following categories:
- Communication or PR Campaign of the Year: Climate Change for QNET’s a global reforestation programme launched in 2021 through a partnership with the Certified B Corporation EcoMatcher. This initiative launched with QNET forests in the Philippines, Kenya, and the United Arab Emirates in the first phase. Since then, the programme has expanded to include numerous other countries, including Indonesia, Turkey, and Algeria. QNET has also embarked on various green and sustainability-focused projects in collaboration with international partners.
- Rebranding/Brand Renovation of the Year for QNET’s Wellness portfolio, Amezcua. Amezcua offers an innovative, science-backed range of wellness products designed to promote holistic well-being for modern consumers. In December 2022, QNET undertook a strategic repositioning of the Amezcua brand to redefine and elevate its market presence in the fiercely competitive wellness industry. The new direction centers on the concept of “holistic living,” presenting Amezcua as a brand that enhances modern lifestyles.
Malou Caluza, CEO of QNET, expressed, “These accolades are a testament to our unwavering commitment to promoting better health, better lifestyle, and a better planet.
“Our Green Legacy reforestation program and the transformation of our Amezcua Wellness portfolio are emblematic of our dedication to sustainability and holistic living.
“We believe that by taking care of our planet and prioritizing holistic well-being, we contribute not only to our own success but also to a brighter and healthier future for all.”
The International Business Awards (IBAs) honours and recognises the achievements and positive contributions of organisations and professionals worldwide. Evaluated by more than 230 industry professionals and experts worldwide, this year’s IBA included entries from international organisations such as Coca-Cola, Turkish Airlines, Domino’s, Ernst & Young, NielsenIQ, and more.
“Nominations to the IBAs get better every year, and this year’s class of Stevie winners is the most impressive yet,” says Stevie® Awards President Maggie Miller.
“The winners have demonstrated that their organisations have set and achieved lofty goals. We congratulate them on their recognised achievements and look forward to celebrating them on stage on 13 October.”
This year marks QNET’s fourth win at the IBA since the company first participated in 2020. Previously, QNET received Stevies® for its unique campaigns and targeted global initiatives, such as winning the Engaged Community of the Year and Best Use of Social Media for Covid-19 Related Information award categories.
With the introduction of Travel Saga, a premium, fast-paced gaming experience that is currently live and accessible to customers on its network, Globacom has lifted the bar for mobile entertainment in the country.
Travel Saga is a story-driven, intricately connected role-playing game designed to provide the thrill, complexity, and competitive intensity of some of the most well-known action games in the world.
The game, which has been painstakingly optimized for mobile devices, redefines mobile gaming as a full-fledged digital battlefield by translating a console-grade experience onto data-enabled handsets.
Fundamentally, Travel Saga takes users on quick virtual journeys against recognizable international landscapes. In a dynamic, ever-evolving gaming environment, players are thrown into furious missions, fierce fights, and ever-expanding tales where talent, strategy, and endurance determine who rises through the ranks to become a true war hero.
In addition to the excitement of fighting, users are encouraged to go to various locations, take part in thrilling challenges, and participate in intense competition for in-app rewards like points and victory badges. With each encounter and accomplishment, the immersion increases with each level, maintaining momentum and excitement.
Flexible subscription plans with one-time or auto-renewal choices are available to subscribers for the service, which costs ₦100 per day and ₦250 per week. By dialing *70021#, customers can quickly subscribe and gain instant access to the action.
With Travel Saga, Glo reaffirms its dedication to innovation and high-end digital experiences, making top-notch gaming easily accessible to its customers. The game offers uninterrupted action, adventure, and competition, all smoothly supported by the Glo network.
SHELT, a leading cybersecurity-as-a-service provider, has earned inclusion in the 2025 MSSP 250, the annual ranking of the world’s top 250 Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) by MSSP Alert, a CyberRisk Alliance publication.
SHELT
The list evaluates firms on business performance, service breadth, and industry impact, spotlighting those excelling in growth, operational excellence, and advanced managed security amid rising cyber threats. Selection criteria include annual recurring revenue, profitability, workforce expansion, business growth, and the depth of managed security offerings.
SHELT’s recognition underscores its investments in scalable security operations, threat intelligence, and tailored managed services across multiple regions, enabling clients to navigate complex risk landscapes effectively.
“Being recognised in the MSSP 250 is a meaningful milestone for our team,” stated Youssef Abillama, CEO of SHELT. “It validates our focus on building practical, resilient security services that help organisations manage risk and respond effectively to today’s evolving cyber threats.”
The company hailed the honour as testament to its teams’ dedication and expertise worldwide, reaffirming commitment to enhancing capabilities and delivering trusted cybersecurity solutions.
Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook, has appointed Dina Powell McCormick, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, as its new president and vice chairman, bolstering its leadership amid aggressive AI and infrastructure expansion.
Dina Powell McCormick
The announcement, made on Monday, positions Powell McCormick – who recently stepped down from Meta’s board after eight months – to guide overall strategy, including multi-billion-dollar investments in data centres and global partnerships.
A Goldman Sachs veteran with 16 years in senior roles and prior stints as deputy national security adviser under Trump and in the Bush administration, she brings deep finance and international ties to the role.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg hailed her as “uniquely qualified” for the company’s next growth phase, while President Trump praised the move on Truth Social as a “fantastic choice”.
The hire signals Meta’s efforts to strengthen White House relations, following recent dinners with Trump and U.S. investment pledges worth hundreds of billions
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