Telecom Africa RAFM Summit (TARS)

Telecom Africa RAFM Summit (TARS 27 Africa)

TARS27 Africa is a leading summit dedicated to Revenue Assurance, Fraud Management, Risk, and Network Security. Taking place on 21–22 April 2027 in Johannesburg, the summit brings together RA/FM leaders, technology executives, risk specialists, and security experts to tackle the evolving challenges facing African telecoms today.

Across two high-impact days, delegates will exchange intelligence, dissect real-world threats, uncover new technologies, and shape the future of telecom integrity across the continent.

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By the Organisers of Leading Telecom Conferences

With years of delivering interactive Telecom and B2B conferences, TARS delivers a trusted platform for networking and operational innovation.

"We keep coming back, seeing the value from these events and building on the momentum that Latro has been having in the RAFM space."

Uffe Hansen

VP of Sales Latro

"There was so much to learn. The key players in the ecosystem were in the room, and we had really good conversations around the future of revenue assurance."

Ogochukwu Onwuzurike

Country Manager · Truecaller

"First time in the room. And I have already made contacts here that I simply would not have made anywhere else."

Philip du Plessis

Sales and Marketing Lead · Adapt IT

"What makes this conference exceptional is that Fexton focuses on bringing together the best practices from operators alongside innovative solutions from solution providers."

Mahmoud Farouq

Head of Fraud Investigations · Vodafone Egypt

"For me, TARS is a convergence point - regulators, industry leaders, and solution providers in one room. That combination is rare."

Chukwuemeke Igabari

Associate Director · KPMG Nigeria

Our Speakers. Your Visionaries.

Malebu Makgalemela...

Group Executive:Enterpris...
Telkom SA

Mahmoud Farouq

Anti-Fraud & Investigatio...
Vodafone Egypt

Mohamed TEMSAMANI

Directeur Revenue Managem...
Inwi

Msimisi Fakudze

Senior Manager - Fraud Ma...
MTN South Africa

Mphumzeni Lukhele

Chief Internal Audit and...
MTN Eswatini

Esther Wachenje

Head of Revenue Assurance...
VodaCom Mozambique

Ann Khambo

Revenue Assurance and Fra...
Airtel Kenya

Mieraf Tesfahun

Executive Head of Fraud M...
Safaricom Ethiopia

Elvis Mushaukwa

Revenue Assurance & Fraud...
Zamtel

John T Kariuki

Principal Officer – Techn...
Safaricom Kenya

Ibrahim Abdalla

Senior Manager Finance
Bayobab Revenue & Fraud M...

Lucy Nalumpa

Head Revenue Assurance
Zamtel

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Agenda at a Glance

Day 1 Keynote: Africa’s Telecom Workforce in Transition

Opening Keynote on workforce strategy, digital transformation, and leadership alignment across African telecom & tech operations.

Panel: Building Employee Experience That Drives Loyalty

Connecting people operations directly to frontline performance, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Fireside Chat: The Safer Store & Network Integrity

Balancing tech innovation, AI risk detection, and trust in protecting enterprise infrastructure and retail networks.

Day 2 Keynote: AI & People Analytics in Action

Harnessing automated workflows, predictive analytics, and scalable AI tools for workforce and risk management.

Choose Your Experience

Case Study Interactive

Take part in an interactive discussion with your peers to help solve your biggest challenge.

The speaker presents their case study then invites your group to find a solution to a key unresolved challenge!

Choose Your Experience

Oxford Style Debate

Walk away with a fresh mindset and better prepared to deal with a burning issue.

Witness industry-leading figures pitting themselves against each other to deliver knockout arguments.

Choose Your Experience

Drill Down Roundtables

An exceptional way to genuinely get to grips with your key challenges.

Your chance to probe an industry expert, along with your peers, to source practical solutions collaboratively.

Join us for an Evening of Networking & Entertainment!

Unwind after a productive day at our evening drinks reception. Enjoy refreshing drinks, delicious canapés, and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for connecting with industry peers, exchanging ideas, and building valuable relationships.

21-22 April 2027

Community in Numbers

Job Function Seniority

38%

Revenue Assurance & Business Assurance Leaders

26%

Fraud Management & Risk Leaders

22%

Technology, Data & Digital Service Leaders

14%

C-suite & Senior Executives

New Insights. New Connections. New Strategy.

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Explore exclusive speaker interviews, expert perspectives and the latest thinking shaping the future of telecom RAFM commercial excellence.

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Summit Gallery & Event Atmosphere

Highlights from previous Telecom & Risk Assurance Summits

Keynote Presentations & Executive Panels

Evening Reception & Casino Night Networking

Tickets & Pricing

Early bird rates available until (19th December 2025)
Delegate passes, Group discounts, and Sponsor packages available.

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2-day pass ✓
Lunches ✓
Coffee ✓
Cocktail reception ✓
Event materials ✓

2-day pass ✓
Lunches ✓
Coffee ✓
Cocktail reception ✓
Event materials ✓

Where Africa’s Telecom Leaders Redefine RAFM, Security & Network Integrity