Articles about Vodacom

Vodacom partners tech firms to upskill 1m young Africans

Together with AWS, Microsoft, Skillsoft and other collaborating organisations, Vodacom aims to bridge the digital skills gap across eight African countries.

Ericsson ups R&D spend to drive 4G, 5G networks in SA

The networking and telecoms giant accelerates R&D investment, to expand 4G networks and increase 5G adoption in SA.

Vodacom posts R74bn revenue in interim results

The telecoms company’s mobile money platforms, including Safaricom, processed $421.3 billion of transaction value over the last 12 months.

SA’s mobile virtual network operator market doubles

MVNOs are seeing renewed interest across the industry, emerging as primary engines of market growth, says BMIT.

Vodacom, Circular Energy in e-waste partnership

The telco supports a move away from linear consumption patterns to a circular economy, which minimises resource consumption.

Cell C revamps USSD to include personalised offerings

The operator’s USSD facility remains customers’ most preferred channel for performing multiple functions, it says.

Minister awaits tribunal’s reasons to prohibit Vodacom-Maziv deal

Once the tribunal’s full reasoning is available, the DTIC will assess and advise on the next steps in line with the Competition Act.

Blocking of Vodacom-Maziv deal major ‘setback’ for SA

Analysts are largely of the view the competition authorities erred in prohibiting the proposed R14 billion merger between Vodacom and Maziv.

Competition Tribunal prohibits Vodacom-Maziv R14bn merger deal

The watchdog issues an order barring the proposed transaction involving mobile operator Vodacom and fibre infrastructure company Maziv.

Vodacom MVNO service requires compelling proposition

As Vodacom challenges a tightly-contested market, it needs focus, resources and positioning to compete for business.

Another mobile virtual network operator launches in SA

Old Mutual Connect promises to offer affordable data and reliable connectivity to SA’s lower segment market.

Smart meters improve municipal utilities management

In partnership with Macrocomm, Ontec and Vodacom, Naledi Municipality is upgrading its outdated electricity meters to a smarter, more efficient system.