All Vodafone Group articles – Page 48
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Public AffairsVodacom DRC offices “sealed”, accounts “seized” in tax dispute
Congolese operator claims tax authorities have initiated “forced recovery” of disputed tax bills “against all expectations”.
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Partnerships & Alliances_VOIS backs Egypt’s ambition to be outsourcing hub
Vodafone’s shared services unit signs five-year cooperation agreement with Egyptian agency to provide “joint incentive programmes” for job creation.
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PeoplewatchVodafone begins search for new CEO after Read steps down
Look to recent board additions for likely profile of sucessor – more growth, more 21st century, more dynamic, less-insider.
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Public AffairsM-PESA backs Kenyan government’s Hustler Fund
Safaricom is among partners of new government-funded loans scheme in Kenya, targeting problem of “predatory” lenders.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodafone partners with Dubber on recording and AI services
Recording and AI capabilities to be integrated across multiple European markets, initially for Vodafone business customers in Germany and the UK.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica joins SpaceMobile’s MNO crew
Partnership confirmed with closely watched New Sat startup ahead of late-2023 launch.
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Products & ServicesSafaricom releases M-PESA for teens
M-PESA Go aims to help deliver financial literacy for children in Kenya.
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Products & ServicesM-PESA extends DRC consumer finance services
M-Pesa Rallonge to provide “instant” overdrafts for mobile transactions and balance top-ups.
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M&AHelios Towers warms up for Middle East kick-off
All boxes ticked in infra company’s long-delayed buyout of Omantel’s towers.
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Network & InfraVodafone Spain beefs up broadband play with 5G FWA
Speeds of “up to 1Gbps” promised, but average throughput likely to be much lower.
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InnovationUK calls up a 25% rise in telecoms product R&D
ONS stats show spend on telecoms product innovation rising sharply in 2021.
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Partnerships & AlliancesM-KOPA lands debt finance from IFC
Safaricom energy financing partner secures $50m loan to pursue expansion in Kenya.
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M&ABT’s Allera backs Vodafone–Three merger
Marc Allera says arguments against consolidation are “out of touch with the reality today”.
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Public AffairsVodafone Spain reiterates calls for tax reduction
Vodafone Spain CEO highlights tax rate in Spain is double EU average.
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PremiumVodafone Q2 FY22-23 Guidance: Outlook puts Read’s Plan A in deep freeze
A reeling Vodafone scales back earnings and cash flow guidance.
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PremiumVodafone Q2 FY22-23 Headlines: macro and micro trends bite into profit
Revenue picture mixed, with strength in UK, Ireland, and Portugal but ongoing weakness in Germany, Italy, and Spain.
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PremiumVodafone Q2 FY22-23 Spend: Della Valle looks for another billion behind sofa
Updated cost-cutting programme targets “€1bn+” in efficiencies over three years, although only net of inflation.
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PremiumElsewhere in Africa: Kenyan state takes back full ownership of Telkom
Kenyan state takes back full ownership of Telkom.
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PremiumVodafone Q2 FY22–23: Read signs off after turbulent final quarter
Flaky Q3 results and reduced guidance pave way for CEO Read to depart Vodafone after just over four years at helm.
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Suppliers & SCMMitie extends Vodafone deal, sets sights on telecoms growth
Five years added to Vodafone UK facilities management contract, with the operator named a “top-ten” customer.