GSM Association (GSMA) Chairman's Award 2007 presented to Dr Mohamed Ibrahim for helping the world hear Africa's voice

The GSM Association (GSMA) Chairman’s Award was presented last night to a remarkably successful mobile entrepreneur, a pioneer of technical achievement and a driving force in the industry’s efforts to connect the unconnected of Africa. This highest annual award – in recognition of outstanding achievement in supporting the growth and vitality of the global mobile community, and the highlight of the Global Mobile Awards – was presented by GSMA Chairman Craig Ehrlich to Dr Mohamed ‘Mo’ Ibrahim, the founder and chairman of Celtel International, which operates networks in 15 African countries.