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Omobola Johnson among New Speakers as GSMA Announce Date for 2018 Mobile 360 Series Conference

The GSMA on Thursday announced additional speakers participating in the Mobile 360 – Africa conference, which will take place 17-19 July 2018 at the Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda.
The GSMA also provided further updates on the Innovation Showcase, including new features, programmes and participating companies.
Michael O’Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. said “Mobile 360 – Africa is now less than two weeks away and we are looking forward to convening players from across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries to discuss the unprecedented opportunity that mobile provides to create and enhance social and economic development in the region,”
At Mobile 360 – Africa, CEOs and senior executives from leading mobile companies and players across the digital ecosystem will address the most pressing mobile trends and issues.
The conference will comprise thought-provoking keynote addresses, fireside chats and panel discussions.
Among the highlights, Samuel Makama, Group COO from Kenya Commercial Bank, is set to speak in the keynote panel ‘Rethinking Rules for a Digital Age’, which will be moderated by Nigel Mugamu, Chief Storyteller from 263 Chat, while Amani Abou-Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, African Union Commission (AUC), will be presenting on the ‘Power of Data’.
Other new speakers confirmed to join the line-up at Mobile 360 – Africa include:
* Philip Amoateng, CEO, Airtel Rwanda
* Omobola Johnson, Chairperson, Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI)
* George Mulamula, COO, COSTECH-DTBi
* Gerald Otim, COO and Co-Founder, Ensibuuko
* Mahir Sahin, Head of Africa, Google
* Lilian Makoi, Founder and CEO, Jamii
* Dr. Inderpal Mumick, CEO, Kirusa
* Bernie Akporiaya, Managing Director, maTontine
* Simon Karikari, CEO, Millicom Tanzania
* JP Nsengimana, Special Advisor, Smart Africa
* Vince Kadar, CEO, Telepin
* Enrica Porcari, CIO and Director Technology Division, World Food Programme
The full conference agenda is available at www.mobile360series.com/africa/agenda/.
Innovation Showcase and Increased Networking
The Innovation Showcase, where pioneering and influential companies from across Sub-Saharan Africa will present their products and solutions, will make its Africa debut, with more than 30 sponsors confirmed to participate.
Features in the Innovation Showcase include the Rwanda Country Pavilion, the #BetterFuture Stage and the #BetterFuture Lounge among others.
Sponsors for the #BetterFuture Stage include Access to Finance Rwanda, Celo, Google, Kirusa, Mahindra Comviva, Mastercard, MFS Africa and Telepin, while Channel VAS is underwriting the #BetterFuture Lounge.
The GSMA Women4Tech programme will also be held for the first time as part of the #BetterFuture Stage, following its success at Mobile World Congress events in Barcelona, San Francisco and Shanghai.
Attendees will also have ample opportunities for networking and meeting colleagues across the three days of Mobile 360 – Africa.
Safaricom is sponsoring the Day One networking reception, while the GSMA Mobile for Humanitarian Programme and IrisGuard are hosting the reception on Day Two and MFS Africa is the sponsor for the closing networking session on Day Three.
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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.
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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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