Vodacom hopes for a resolution that ends DRC conflict

The telco reported significant commercial momentum in Egypt, with a 40.7% growth in financial service subscribers to 10.5 million and a 25.6% increase in data traffic.

The company boosted its investments in new spectrum in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, and Tanzania, as well as the number of 4G sites across the portfolio.

The telco advised shareholders that financial services are "a clear strategic priority" for the Group and would continue to be the greatest component of its revenue beyond mobile services.

The telco celebrated its 30th anniversary by promising to expand its financial services, which have become a lucrative business for the company.

The primary markets for Ayoba are Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon, and Ghana, which grew by an astounding 89.1% year-over-year.

William Mzimba has elected to retire from Vodacom after a five-year tenure, he will leave the company at the end of September.

Telematics devices installed in Toyota minibus taxis will double up as Wi-Fi routers and these devices have already been fitted to more than 3 200 taxis.

Vodacom says the changing economic landscape requires it to be more attentive to collaborating with clients to help them succeed.

Digital imperative must be approached with a people-centric mindset says Andy Wilson, Digital co-x lead partner at Vodacom Business.

The two companies became strategic partners in 2009, during which time Vodacom Business was able to fine-tune DHL’s needs based on their processes and business requirements, creating mutually beneficial solutions leading to greater efficiencies and productivity.

The datacentre has become the backbone of enterprise IT, the companies claim.