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Vodacom

Vodacom is a South African telecommunications company and one of the continent's largest mobile network operators. The company is headquartered in Midrand, South Africa, and provides mobile voice, messaging, data, and converged services to more than 120-million customers across its operations. Vodacom operates in South Africa, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Lesotho and Kenya, with investments in additional markets including Safaricom in Kenya and Vodafone Egypt. The company is majority-owned by Vodafone Group and is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Vodacom's core business includes mobile telecommunications, fixed-line services through Vodacom Business, financial services through VodaPay and M-Pesa, and Internet of Things solutions. The company holds a significant market share in South Africa alongside competitor MTN and plays a central role in the country's digital infrastructure and connectivity. Vodacom is also active in enterprise and supplier development programmes aligned with South Africa's Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment legislation, supporting small, medium and micro enterprises through procurement and development initiatives. The company was established in 1994 as a joint venture and has grown to become a major player in African telecommunications, investing heavily in network expansion, fibre infrastructure and digital services across its footprint.

Vodacom Updates


Eskom-owned infrastructure
Eskom appoints new group executive for distribution
29th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom has appointed Junaid Munshi group executive for its Distribution division, with effect from June 1. It says Munshi is a seasoned executive with more than three decades of... 


Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub
Opinion: Africa’s energy transition is a growth story, but only if we act together
22nd May 2026

In this article, Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub questions why, despite enormous renewable potential, progress in Africa's energy transition remains slow, as well as what is needed to change this... 


Fibre and fixed wireless drive South Africa’s broadband expansion
15th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s fixed broadband market is expanding rapidly, with fixed wireless access (FWA) becoming more important. Opensignal’s analysis, in its ‘South Africa Fixed Broadband Experience report’,... 


SA mobile market shake-up accelerates as challengers close in on bigger rivals
15th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s mobile market is undergoing a structural shift as challenger operators start to capture high-value subscribers from market leaders. According to Opensignal’s latest subscriber... 


An image of Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa regional MD Paul Vos
ESD programmes enable formal supply chain integration
15th May 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Amid South Africa’s evolving procurement landscape, enterprise and supplier development (ESD) programmes are assisting small suppliers in building the capability, compliance and credibility needed... 


Image of Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub
Vodacom starts Vision 2030 strong as double-digit earnings reported for year
11th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Vodacom Group on Monday said it has had a strong start to its Vision 2030 strategy, after delivering double-digit earnings growth for the year ended March 31. During the year under... 


Vodacom to report strong FY earnings
5th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications company Vodacom Group on Tuesday expects double-digit increases in earnings for the year ended March 31. In a trading update, the group said that the strong results are expected... 


South Africa’s telco landscape undergoing quality-led shift
30th April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s mobile market is undergoing a structural shift, as challenger operators start to capture high-value subscribers from market leaders. According to Opensignal’s latest subscriber... 


Africa’s energy gaps slow ICT sector decarbonisation, Vodacom warns in new research report
24th April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new research report published by telecommunications group Vodacom highlights Africa’s high vulnerability to climate change, with decarbonisation efforts hampered by critical energy challenges.... 


People using cellphones and mobile devices
MTN maintains best network position in MyBroadband quarterly tests
21st April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications giant MTN continues its dominance in overall network performance during the first quarter of 2026. Consistently outperforming its competitors across the most important metrics in... 


Vodacom Group external affairs chief officer Ayman Essam
Vodacom calls for collective action to decarbonise Africa’s digital economy
10th April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new research report published by telecommunications group Vodacom highlights Africa’s high vulnerability to climate change, with decarbonisation efforts hampered by critical energy challenges.... 


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