Articles about Vodacom

South Africa’s telcos gear up for digital leap in 2026

Local mobile network operators close a strong 2025, while eyeing AI, 5G and satellite technologies to drive growth in 2026.

AI drives record-breaking tech M&A in 2025

Tech giants spent trillions securing AI capabilities in 2025, while SA saw major telco consolidation and fintech IPOs reshape the local landscape.

Vodacom, MTN boost network capacity at tourism hotspots

The preparations aim to ensure smoother connectivity on the country’s busiest travel routes, coastal destinations and major cities.

Vodacom boss is top earning telco CEO

The CEOs of MTN, Vodacom, Telkom and Blu Label Unlimited earned a combined R224.9 million in the most recent fiscal year.

SA regulators approve landmark fintech, fibre network deals

The regulatory authorisations clear Lesaka’s Bank Zero acquisition and Vodacom’s 30% stake purchase in fibre group Maziv.

Vodacom in digital transformation deal with Google Cloud

The collaboration will enable Vodacom to establish a platform for creating new products and services for the African market.

MTN surpasses 300m subscribers

Even as MTN exceeds 300 million subscribers in the third quarter, investors push its shares down.

Vodacom forges partnership with Starlink to connect Africa

Under the deal, Vodacom will be authorised to resell Starlink equipment and services to enterprise and small business customers in Africa.

Vodacom makes contingencies for legal, tax battles

The mobile network operator discloses ongoing legal and tax disputes across its various jurisdictions.

Vodacom's dividend boost fails to impress investors

The company’s share price trails its peers even as it boosts its dividend payout by 32.3%.

Landmark ‘Please Call Me’ case settled

Vodacom and Nkosana Makate reach an out of court settlement, bringing a close to the years-long ‘Please Call Me’ battle.

Microwave connectivity key to SA’s digital future

The country’s microwave broadband sector continues to play a vital role in bridging structural gaps in national fibre coverage, says Africa Analysis.