Vodacom has committed to investing 60 billion rand in South Africa over the next five years. For the current financial year, the company plans to invest R1 billion in KwaZulu-Natal, around R500 million in the Eastern Cape and R570 million in the Western Cape. Vodacom Group announced on Thursday, November 30, that it will invest 450...
Vodacom is testing 5G connectivity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), under the supervision of the industry regulator, but its primary focus is on improving 4G base station deployment and expanding mobile money capabilities across the populous African country. That’s according to CEO, Khalil Al Americani, talking to ITWeb Africa, in an exclusive...
It has signed a Virtual Wheeling agreement with national power provider, Eskom In what Vodacom says is a first-of-its-kind agreement, the operator has signed a Virtual Wheeling agreement with national power supplier Eskom in South Africa. The intention is to accelerate a remedy for the country’s energy crisis and help the operator towards its goal...
Vodacom has agreed to pay a R1-million fine imposed on it the National Consumer Tribunal over a disputed 75% contract cancellation fee policy that was found to be in contravention of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). “Vodacom will comply with [the tribunal’s] determination and plans to continue co-operating with the National Consumer Commission, as has been its practice,...
Vodacom has committed to investing R60 billion over five years to improve the coverage and resilience of its network in South Africa. For the current financial year, the company plans to invest approximately R500 million in the Eastern Cape and R570 million in the Western Cape. Telecoms company Vodacom Group announced on Thursday 21 September that...
Vodacom is thrilled to introduce “ENHANCE,” a groundbreaking offering that empowers customers to personalize and enrich their contracts. This innovative feature grants customers the autonomy to construct their world of connectivity, entertainment, and gaming, all within a single package. This streamlined value proposition simplifies the customer experience and aims to revolutionize how they engage with...
Shameel Joosub, CEO of Vodacom Group, met with President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania during his market visit to the country last week. Discussions centred on Vodacom’s strategic investments in Tanzania, highlighting Vodacom’s dedication to fostering development, innovation, and digital transformation in the region, according to the company. “We thank Her Excellency for affording Mr....
Vodacom Group CEO, Shameel Joosub, was on a two-day visit to Lesotho accompanied by Diego Gutierrez A. and Mamello Selamolela Chief International Business and Group Strategy respectively. During the visit, he held engagements with key stakeholders in government, regulatory bodies and business to reaffirm Vodacom’s commitment to Lesotho. He also paid a courtesy call on the Right Honourable the Prime...
The CEO of the Vodacom Group, Shameel Joosub, recently conducted a three-day visit to Mozambique, accompanied by the CEO of International Markets for the Vodacom Group, Diego Gutierrez A., and the CEO of Legal Affairs for the Vodacom Group, Nkateko Nyoka. During the visit, the delegation had the opportunity to interact with various partners of...
The Competition Commission’s decision to seek to block the Maziv deal is “not the end of the process”, Vodacom said. Vodacom said the Competition Commission’s decision to seek to block its acquisition of fibre company Maziv is “not the end of the process”. “Though we are disappointed, it is important to note that the Competition Commission’s recommendation is not the...
