Telecom
Africa Receives Huawei P8 Release Date

African consumers can expect to get their hands on Huawei Technologies’ new flagship smartphone, the P8, at the end of July the company announced.
Huawei made the announcement at the stylish and lavish launch party held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
According to the telecoms company the P8 smartphone is of choice for the fashion-conscious, visually stimulated modern user.
Speaking at the launch event general manager of the Huawei Consumer Business Group in SA, Charlene Munilall said Huawei experienced the strongest growth in the Middle East and Africa region.
And earlier this year Huawei announced that Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region contributed 35% to the company’s overall revenue in the 2014 financial year.
According to Munilall in 2014 Huawei was also named the second largest device manufacturer in African in terms of shipments.
“The goal of the Huawei P8 is to become the most user-friendly smartphone for consumers globally,” she stated.
“Huawei seamlessly combines the best elements of style and durability in this device, delivering a revolutionary and premium user experience. The device symbolises our continuous commitment to provide customers with access to premium quality products.”
“P8 is going to be a cracker and take up volume from both the P6 and P7,” said Munilall.
In South Africa the P8 is expected to retail for R7999 on pre-paid and R199 on contract. In other African markets the device is planned to retail for $680.
The P8 is optimised for 4G/LTE data connections as well as enhanced network roaming
It will first be available in two colours mystic champagne and Titanium Grey, with more colours expected later in the year.
A first for the telecoms firm they have named musician JSomething of local music group, Mi Casa, as the official creative director the phone brand.
Taking to his social network page @JSomethingmusic tweeted, “We’re going to make magic :)”
Shortly after her appointment Munilall told ITWeb Africa that traction was slow and her main goals are to not only create brand awareness but build love for the brand in South Africa.
“To be frank with you our products are really good, I think we don’t really do an excellent job of communicating that to customers – so we don’t have the traction in the market yet.
“We’ve got awareness maybe, not necessarily love of the brand, so that is what we are trying to build,” she said.
Telecom
Glo Unveils Immersive Gaming Experience, Travel Saga

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.
Telecom
SHELT Named in Prestigious 2025 MSSP 250 List for Cybersecurity Excellence

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.
Telecom
Meta Names Ex-Trump Adviser Dina Powell McCormick as President

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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