All Vodacom articles – Page 16
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodacom Group partners with Toyota on connected-car
Vodacom Group formed a connected-car partnership with Toyota South Africa Motors, the local subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, as part of its ongoing Internet of Things (IoT) drive.
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Strategy & ChangeVodacom lifts Tanzanian interest back to magic 75%
Vodacom looks close to regaining full control of Tanzanian OpCo. Move could have strategy and M&A implications.
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Public AffairsVodacom repeats plea for end to spectrum dilly-dallying
SA spectrum stoppage continues to disrupt Vodacom planning. Government digs heels in for mid-2020 decision; dreaded WOAN still alive. VdSA response includes 2G voice network closure.
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Public AffairsEthiopian opportunities in pipeline for Vodacom Group
Expectations rising for market entrance mooted as far back as 2010.
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Products & ServicesVodacom South Africa launches m-payment offering
VdSA collaborated with MasterCard to create VodaPay Masterpass.
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Suppliers & SCMVodacom Group spreads supply to mitigate US-China fall-out
Political storm spreading beyond Vodafone’s European homeland.
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Strategy & ChangeVodacom Group shifts to ‘International’ enterprise play
Vodacom Business Africa moves to wider and shallower strategy, with increased commercial mindedness. Vodacom continuing to chase African powerhouse dream.
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Public AffairsVodacom cooperating with Tanzanian authorities, following mysterious arrest
Investigation underway following the arrest of VdT Managing Director, and four other employees.
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PremiumVodacom snaps up solution provider IoT.nxt
Business development partnership upgraded. Suggestions that times have changed regarding operator tie-ups.
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PremiumVodafone’s ‘other’ division continues slide to background
Currency weakness dampens Region’s growth. Division out in the cold, with strategic plans focusing elsewhere.
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PremiumGroup waiting by phone for Liberty troubleshoot
Executives dig-down for evidence of “operational” progress as top-line slumps. Revenue momentum dissipates in Germany; Spain and Italy remain in reverse. Emphasis still geared to savings rather than much-needed growth uptick.
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone gets out of the way on M-PESA expansion
Vodacom and Safaricom given licence to pursue “M-PESA 2.0”.
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PremiumVodacom looks at wholesale options to fast-track 5G
Earlier Group optimism over political change seems to have dissipated. Government promises greater clarity but talks suggest Vodacom jittery