Articles about Vodacom

Vodacom headline earnings jump, flattered by prior-year noise

The mobile network provider is guiding earnings being 20% to 25% higher for the year to March, as strong continental performance offsets a softer South African market.

Fixed wireless surges as SA broadband market resets

Fixed wireless access gains traction alongside fibre, driven by rising data use and demand for faster network rollout, says Opensignal.

Telcos blink first in biometric fee fight with Home Affairs

As telcos withdraw a High Court challenge to Home Affairs’ 6 500% biometric verification fee hike, they maintain their right to challenge government decisions.

Vodacom calls for collective action to decarbonise Africa’s digital economy

Africa must cut carbon emissions while expanding access to reliable, affordable power that supports development, jobs and digital inclusion.

Remgro cashes in from Vodacom-Maziv deal

Community Investment Ventures Holdings, Remgro’s fibre asset company, contributes R264 million to the firm’s headline earnings.

ITWeb TV: Vumatel intensifies fibre push in underserved areas

The company plans to pass an additional one million homes over the next five years, as it targets two million subscribers nationwide.

MTN reverses losses with R27bn profit

The telco reports profit after tax of R27 billion for the year to December, versus a R10.9 billion loss in 2024.

Network rankings shape SA telco ad strategies

Vodacom, MTN, Telkom and Cell C spent R708 million on advertising in the second half of 2025, with Vodacom accounting for half the total investment.

Vodacom opens R1.5m digital school in Eastern Cape

The Vodacom Foundation introduces a School of Excellence at Lavelilanga Secondary School, expanding its digital education footprint.

‘Please Call Me’ creator labels Black Rock’s quest for money ‘fraud’

Nkosana Makate says Black Rock Mining’s claim that he owes it 40% of his Vodacom settlement is fraudulent, and there is no basis for arbitration.

SA sees modest growth as Vodacom ups revenue to R43.9bn

South Africa, which remains Vodacom’s largest market, records growth of 1.4%, reflecting continued pressure in the core mobile business.

AI, zero-rating drive SABC Plus platform expansion

The video streaming platform targets increased accessibility through zero-rating, artificial intelligence and gamification, as it transforms into a content aggregator.