All Shameel Joosub articles – Page 2
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M&AVodacom’s fibre plans knocked back by SA antitrust findings
South Africa’s Competition Commission recommends against regulatory approval, but Vodacom assures investors that the altnet consolidation plans are not finished.
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Financial & PerformanceVodacom boosts revenue as Egypt proves its worth
Group’s Q1 results showcase strength of Vodafone Egypt addition, but revenue growth recorded with or without the North African OpCo.
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OperationsProgress made, but long road ahead for Vodacom on emissions reduction
Group reports 17.3% downturn in total Scope 1 & 2 emissions when compared to previous FY.
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PeopleSafaricom Ethiopia loses CEO as Soussa’s time comes to an end
Anwar Soussa to exit at the end of July, with no replacement yet named.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodacom forges partnerships, bundles services in DRC mining boom
Vodacom Business targets further services expansion for DRC mining customers, building on existing partnerships.
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PremiumVodafone FY22–23: Egypt central to Vodacom’s next phase
CEO Shameel Joosub talks up gains from Egyptian acquisition as Vodacom sets sights on growth.
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Network & Infrastructure“Disastrous” load shedding threatens to constrict Vodacom network ambitions
Vodacom management laments load shedding policy as investment reallocated to fund backup energy solutions.
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PremiumElsewhere in Africa: Ethiopia prepares to invite third operator to market
Ethiopia prepares to invite third operator to market.
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PremiumVodacom seeks pan-African play for emerging fibre biz
Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub is looking to build the Group’s fibre assets beyond South Africa once CIVH deal is closed.
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PremiumVodacom to spend billions of rand on IPP energy
Vodacom close to purchasing energy from IPPs; deal set to complete in the “coming days”.
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PremiumShared services hub to enable new market expansion in ‘One Africa, One M-PESA’ drive
Safaricom- and Vodacom-backed m-money venture launches new operations centre for centralised continental oversight.
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PeopleVodafone loses its B2B chief
Vodafone Business CEO Vinod Kumar to ‘retire’ to new portfolio career.
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PremiumVodacom cuts off police force for unpaid bills
Operator runs out of patience with South Africa Police Service.
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PremiumJoosub condemns excessive load shedding
Vodacom CEO argues that customers are becoming “increasingly frustrated” after 2022’s display of power outages and inconsistent connectivity.
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Financial & PerformanceVodacom plans twin-track African infra expansion
CEO indicates wireline infra relationship with CIVH could be extended beyond bounds of South Africa.
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Strategy & ChangeVodacom plans SuperApp rollout as it closes in on Vodafone Egypt acquisition
“Progress made” in movement towards regulatory approval for Vodafone Egypt acquisition.
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PremiumBEE revamp further erodes Group’s Vodacom holding
Overhaul of Vodacom’s BEE ownership arrangements dilutes Vodafone’s stake to 60.5%.
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Network & InfrastructureVodacom MVNE project resurfaces
Job advert for MVNE specialist suggests a platform is in the works.
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OperationsM-PESA set for Ethiopian expansion
Move finally set to go ahead after significant delays.
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Venturing & InvestmentsVodacom–CIVH fibre venture to be called MAZIV
Investment group CIVH announces new, combined name for two fibre network players that are due to become minority interests of Vodacom.