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The Talking PointDigital divide and the implications of the Vodacom/Maziv mergerEarlier this month (8 July 2025), the Competition Commission announced that it had reached an agreement with Vodacom and Maziv on revised conditions that allow the parties to proceed with a merger that had been prohibited by the Competition Tribunal. Vodacom acquiring a stake in Maziv, a South African fibre infrastructure company, with the goal of creating a leading fibre provider. Initially, Vodacom planned to acquire a 30% stake, with an option to increase it to 40%. Our next guest is concerned that these updated revisions may lead to monopoly in the telecommunications sector & make finding an affordable internet connectivity difficult...2025-07-2316 min
Kaya BizUnpacking Vodacom-Maziv dealA proposed deal between telecoms operator Vodacom and fiber company Maziv is back on the table after South Africa's Competition Commission (CompCom) said it will no longer oppose the deal. Vodacom intended to acquire a 30% shareholding in Maziv.
What does this deal signal about South Africa’s regulatory stance on competition in the telecoms sector? Telecoms Analyst Dobek Pater explains. Kaya FM 2025-07-1012 min
TechCentralFinally! Reasons the Vodacom fibre deal was blockedIt’s many months late, but the Competition Tribunal has finally released its reasons document – or at least, a non-confidential version – outlining why it decided to block Vodacom’s acquisition of a co-controlling stake in fibre operator Maziv.
The tribunal last October shocked the merging parties – and the telecommunications industry – when it announced it had agreed with the Competition Commission’s recommendation that the proposed multibillion-rand acquisition of Maziv, which owns Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa, be blocked on competition grounds.
Vodacom, which has appealed the decision at the competition appeal court, had made an offer to buy 30% of Maziv – and...2025-06-2448 min
What's Next with Aki AnastasiouDiscussing Vodacom Business being South Africa’s most trusted enterprise telecommunications providerIn this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Videsha Proothveerajh discusses how Vodacom Business is leveraging new technologies to offer superior services to its customers.
Proothveerajh is the Director of Vodacom Business at Vodacom South Africa and boasts over 25 years of experience in the technology and telecommunications industries.
She assumed her current role at Vodacom South Africa in 2024 and leverages her extensive experience and expertise to ensure Vodacom Business sits at the top of the enterprise telecommunications industry.
In this What’s Next interview, Proothveerajh explains the importance of Vodacom Business being crowned South Africa’s Most Trusted Enterprise Teleco...2025-04-1620 min
Africa Business NewsSouth Africa’s Competition Commission says Vodacom-Maziv deal is anti-competitiveFive months after blocking the Vodacom-Maziv merger deal, South Africa’s Competition Commission is standing firm on its decision to prevent the country’s second-largest telecom operator’s attempt to acquire a co-controlling stake in Maziv, the parent company of Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa. The anti-competition watchdog argued that allowing Vodacom to take control would cement its dominance in mobile and give it undue influence over the fibre market, an industry over which it previously had limited control. Another complication for the telecom operator is that it does not have any precedent to make an argument. Telecom operators with fibre...2025-04-0701 min
What's Next with Aki AnastasiouVodacom Business experts Sannesh Beharie and Lukhanyo Zahela discuss cybersecurity for SMEsIn this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Sannesh Beharie and Lukhanyo Zahela discusses the importance of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy.
Beharie is the Managing Executive for SME and Mobile Products at Vodacom Business.
He has over 17 years of experience in fixed and mobile telecoms, having worked at South Africa’s most prominent industry players and held executive roles in Sales, Business Development and Product Development.
Zahela currently serves as the Acting Executive Head of Department for Security at Vodacom Business.
He is an adept leader in security technology with an unwavering passion for innovation and profitable growth within the...2025-04-0316 min
5 Mid Mornings5 Mid Mornings chats to Sifiso Pule, Senior brand manager at VodacomThe 5 Mid Morning team invited Vodacom to come through to the studios and answer todays question of the day. Stephanie Be asked Sifiso Pule, Senior brand manager at Vodacom, what is something he had always wanted to do, but fear has held him back?2025-03-0705 min
UbuntuRadioZAAMBASSADOR TAKIE NETSHITENZHE - VODACOM UBUNTU AWARDS SPONSORIn conversation with Ambassador Taki Netshitenzhe, the Chief Officer and Executive Director of External Affairs for Vodacom South Africa, and Chairperson of the Vodacom Foundation. She is also a public policy development expert who is passionate about corporate social responsibility.2025-02-1105 min
Conversations with GofaoneDigital and Financial Inclusion with Vodacom CFO, Raisibe MorathiIn today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, the role of a CFO extends far beyond financial stewardship—one can appreciate that it’s evolved to being about driving innovation, inclusion, and impact.In this episode, I sit down with Raisibe Morathi , Chief Financial Officer of Vodacom and recipient of the 2024 CFO of the Year award at the All Africa Business Leaders Awards. We explored how financial leadership intersects with digital transformation.With over 30 years of experience spanning investment banking, private equity, corporate lending, insurance, and ICT, Raisibe has navigated some o...2025-01-3007 min
What's Next with Aki AnastasiouShenge Buthelezi on Vodacom signing Mr Price Mobile as its first MVNO partnerIn this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Shenge Buthelezi discusses Vodacom’s extensive MVNO offerings.
Buthelezi is the Managing Executive of Wholesale and Carrier Services at Vodacom South Africa.
He has worked at Vodacom for over 16 years and has held several important roles in the company’s Wholesale and Carrier Services business unit during this time – including Executive Head, Programme Manager, and Account Manager.
In his current role, Buthelezi leads this business unit and is focused on fostering, maintaining, and growing strategic partnerships that grow revenue and profitability for Vodacom South Africa.
In this What’s Next interview, Buthelezi...2024-12-0313 min
What's Next with Aki AnastasiouPeter Malebye on how Vodacom Business is embracing innovation in the IoT sectorIn this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Vodacom Business Chief of Sales Peter Malebye discusses how the company became a leader in the IoT sector.
Malebye is a respected leader in the South African IoT industry.
Before taking on his current role, he was the BCX Managing Executive responsible for industrial and commercial IoT and operational technology commercialisation.
Malebye has also worked for major technology brands Nokia, Absa, MTN, Alcatel, and Accenture.
He is passionate about discovering how Vodacom Business can help organisations succeed in a digital world and believes technology is a key enabler for young people to...2024-10-2131 min
Ghost WrapGhost Wrap #74 (Balwin | British American Tobacco | Mr Price | Vodacom)Ghost Wrap is your regular update on the most interesting company news in the South African market.
This episode covers:
Balwin's push into rentals and what this means for the investment case.
British American Tobacco's growth wobbly in the New Categories.
Mr Price and the question marks around organic growth.
Vodacom's challenges in finding growth outside of markets with risky currencies.
The Ghost Wrap podcast is proudly brought to you by Forvis Mazars, a leading international audit, tax and advisory firm with a national footprint within South Africa. Visit the Forvis Mazars website fo...2024-07-2905 min
Marketing MasterclassesMarketing Masterclass with Vodacom's Andisa NtsubaneWe sit down with Andisa Ntsubane, the Managing Executive for Brand, Marketing, and Communications at Vodacom Group Limited, a key player in Africa's technology communications sector. With over two decades of experience spanning various industries, including roles at Old Mutual Limited and Microsoft, Andisa brings a wealth of expertise to his current position. He is also the Global President of B2B at Cannes Lions 2024. Recognized as a leader in his field, Andisa has received prestigious accolades such as the 2021 IRG Global CMO Humanized Growth Champion and Africa's Marketing L...2024-06-1943 min
KCLR's Big Game LiveRugby: Vodacom Bulls v Leinster, BKT United Rugby Championship Semi-FinalWe've got live rugby on Laharts Scoreline on KCLR this Saturday as Leinster try to go one step closer to a trophy.Listen to live commentary of the Vodacom Bulls versus Leinster in the United Rugby Championship Semi-Final, kick off is at 3 with coverage starting at 2.2024-06-171h 43
TechCentral (main feed)TCS Legends | Joan Joffe on building Joffe Associates - and VodacomJoan Joffe, the founder of Joffe Associates who would later play a pivotal role in the launch of South Africa’s mobile industry, began her IT career writing machine code on an ICL (then ICT) mainframe.
Joffe, who introduced the IBM PC to South Africa in the early 1980s (much to IBM South Africa’s chagrin), has a storied career going all the way back to the late 1950s.
Indeed, one of the first projects in which she was involved was developing the very first computerised payroll system for the SA Railways (now Transnet).
In this latest epis...2024-05-2157 min
TCS LegendsJoan Joffe on building Joffe Associates - and VodacomJoan Joffe, the founder of Joffe Associates who would later play a pivotal role in the launch of South Africa’s mobile industry, began her IT career writing machine code on an ICL (then ICT) mainframe.
Joffe, who introduced the IBM PC to South Africa in the early 1980s (much to IBM South Africa’s chagrin), has a storied career going all the way back to the late 1950s.
Indeed, one of the first projects in which she was involved was developing the very first computerised payroll system for the SA Railways (now Transnet).
In this latest epis...2024-05-2157 min
Good Morning AfricaVodacom Tanzania PLC acquires internet provider, Smile Communications, for $27.4 million.🎙 Samsung has overtaken Apple as the leading mobile devices provider.🎙 Antonio Querido, the FAO Country Representative in Uganda returns to discuss the slow uptake of renewable energy in the Agriculture sector. 🎙 Vodacom Tanzania PLC has acquired broadband internet provider, Smile Communications, after purchasing all its shares to a tune of US$ 27.4 million. 🎙 The UN Trade and Development (UNTD) warns of a continued global economic slowdown in 2024, following a milder-than-expected downturn in 2023. 🎙 Kenya has been ranked after South Africa, Egypt and Nigeria as African countries with the highest number of millionaires. 2024-04-1808 min
What's Next with Aki AnastasiouVodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub on reaching 200 million customers in AfricaIn this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub discusses Vodacom’s huge success – both in South Africa and across the continent.
In 2011, Joosub was appointed CEO of Vodafone Spain, before returning to South Africa to take the reins as Group CEO of Vodacom in 2012. He has held this position since and has led Vodacom from strength to strength, contributing to his reputation as a world-class CEO.
In this What’s Next interview, Joosub discusses the milestones Vodacom has recently achieved - including surpassing 200 million customers across Africa.
He unpacks the key strategies that have helped V...2024-02-1323 min
Stock WatchStock Picks - Vodacom, MTN and Blue LabelOn this edition of Stock Picks, Peter Armitage from Anchor Capital unpacked Vodacom, MTN and Blue Label. Stock Watch2023-11-2218 minBusiness Day TVStock Picks - Vodacom, MTN and Blue LabelOn this edition of Stock Picks, Peter Armitage from Anchor Capital unpacked Vodacom, MTN and Blue Label. Stock Watch2023-11-2218 min
Business News LeadersListen! Vodacom has master plan to win Africa's remittance marketVodacom is set to unveil a strategic master plan as it looks to dominate the African remittance market. With a goal of turning their mobile platform into a competitive remittance hub, the telecoms company aims to challenge rivals by offering lower fees. Technology Correspondent for Business Day, Mudiwa Gavaza unpacked the company's plan with Business Day TV.2023-11-2107 minBusiness Day TVListen! Vodacom has master plan to win Africa's remittance marketVodacom is set to unveil a strategic master plan as it looks to dominate the African remittance market. With a goal of turning their mobile platform into a competitive remittance hub, the telecoms company aims to challenge rivals by offering lower fees. Technology Correspondent for Business Day, Mudiwa Gavaza unpacked the company's plan with Business Day TV.2023-11-2107 min
Business News LeadersListen! Unpacking Vodacom's interim resultsVodacom has reported a drop in its interim operating profit as it's had to shoulder the start-up losses of its operations in Ethiopia but the mobile phone operator says its investments there will pay off. Business Day TV spoke to the firm's CEO Shameel Joosub for more detail.2023-11-1309 minBusiness Day TVListen! Unpacking Vodacom's interim resultsVodacom has reported a drop in its interim operating profit as it's had to shoulder the start-up losses of its operations in Ethiopia but the mobile phone operator says its investments there will pay off. Business Day TV spoke to the firm's CEO Shameel Joosub for more detail.2023-11-1309 min
Africa Tech NewsVodacom Agrees To Pay R1 Million FineVodacom agreed to pay a R1 million fine levied by South Africa’s National Consumer Tribunal. Vodacom violated the Consumer Protection Act by imposing substantial penalties on customers who wished to cancel their fixed-term contracts. These penalties amounted to 75% of the remaining contract balance, effectively preventing customers from exercising their right to terminate their contracts early. The Consumer Protection Act in South Africa allows subscribers to cancel such contracts before their designated end dates, provided they give a 20-day notice to the network operator and are subject to a reasonable cancellation fee.2023-10-2501 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 117 with Njabulo Mashigo, Executive Director for Human Resources at Vodacom South Africa, discussing on Passion Fuelling TransformationOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Njabulo Mashigo who is an Executive Director for Human Resources at Vodacom South Africa. Njabulo is an international award-winning executive with over 21 years in HR experience across various industries. In this interview, Njabulo shares lessons from her leadership journey. She spoke about the role of HR in this […]2023-10-2200 minStock WatchListen! Stock Picks - Vodacom, Absa and Nepi RockcastleOn this episode of Stock Picks, Faheem Adia from Momentum Securities discusses Vodacom, Absa and Nepi Rockcastle. Stock Watch2023-09-1213 min
Super LeadSuperLead Podcast Episode 117 with Njabulo Mashigo – Executive Director for Human Resources at Vodacom South Africa on Passion Fuelling TransformationOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Njabulo Mashigo who is an Executive Director for Human Resources at Vodacom South Africa. Njabulo is an international award-winning executive with over 21 years in HR experience across various industries.2023-08-2148 minAfrica Tech NewsSouth Africa Competition Regulator Oppose Vodacom’s Acquisition of MazivSouth Africa’s competition regulator has rejected Vodacom’s acquisition of Maziv, a holding company that owns Dark Fibre Africa, the country’s second-largest fibre network operator. The competition commission of South Africa has recommended against Vodacom’s acquisition of Maziv, a holding company whose assets include fibre network operators Dark Fibre Africa and Vumatel. The commission stated that the public interest commitments provided by the merger parties did not outweigh the competition concerns.2023-08-1601 min
The Carol Ofori PodcastWhy did Nkosana Makate turn down Vodacom’s R47-million offer?In this episode, Carol sits down with the inventor of Vodacom's 'Please Call Me' service. Kenneth Nkosana Makate developed the 'Please Call Me' concept while he was working as a trainee accountant at Vodacom in 2000.
But that was only the start of a long battle between Makate and Vodacom over compensation for the idea.
The Constitutional Court eventually ruled in Makate's favour in 2016 and ordered Vodacom to negotiate "reasonable compensation" with him.
Vodacom offered Makate R47-million, but he turned down the offer, contesting that he is owed approximately R9-billion.
The...2023-06-0136 min
The Carol Ofori PodcastWhy did Nkosana Makate turn down Vodacom’s R47-million offer?In this episode, Carol sits down with the inventor of Vodacom's 'Please Call Me' service. Kenneth Nkosana Makate developed the 'Please Call Me' concept while he was working as a trainee accountant at Vodacom in 2000.
But that was only the start of a long battle between Makate and Vodacom over compensation for the idea.
The Constitutional Court eventually ruled in Makate's favour in 2016 and ordered Vodacom to negotiate "reasonable compensation" with him.
Vodacom offered Makate R47-million, but he turned down the offer, contesting that he is owed approximately R9-billion.
The...2023-06-0136 min
connecting for FUTURE#5 Shameel Joosub, CEO Vodacom Group... Financial Services is more than just a fintechwith André Borusiak & Christian Koesling
Episode #5 CEO Vodacom Group
Shameel Joosub is a prominent business executive known for his role as the CEO of Vodacom Group, a leading telecommunications company in Africa. Under his leadership, Vodacom has experienced significant growth and expansion, particularly in the realm of financial technology, with the introduction of innovative services like M-Pesa.
One of Joosub's notable achievements is his recognition of the immense potential of fintech in Africa. M-Pesa, a mobile money transfer and payment service, was introduced by Vodacom under Joosub's tenure. M-Pesa revolutionized the way financial transactions were c...2023-05-3026 min
The CMO CornerS3 Ep1: Vodacom Group, Managing Executive: Brand, Marketing & Communications - Andisa NtsubaneMy guest today is Andisa Ntsubane, a Chartered Marketer CM (SA) and certified Customer Experience Professional FCXP (CX-I). Ntsubane is the Managing Executive for Brand, Marketing and Communications for Africa at Vodacom Group. Andisa Ntsubane was nominated by 100 Global Chief Marketing Officers and Growth Leaders as the Institute for Real Growth (IRG) 100, Global Humanized Growth Champion for 2021 and was also announced by Marketing Edge as the 2021 Africa Marketing Leader of the Year.
2023-04-0347 minAfrica Tech NewsCrypto Platform Luno And Rugby Team Vodacom Bulls Signs Sponsorship DealPretoria-based rugby franchise, Vodacom Bulls, has announced a three-year sponsorship deal with cryptocurrency investment platform Luno. The deal will see Bulls players receive performance incentives in crypto. Christo de Wit, Luno’s country manager for South Africa says Luno is focused on empowering people by building a new financial system that is more suited to the digital age. Vodacom Bulls says like rugby, crypto can be unpredictable and volatile at times, but it is important to zoom out, stick to your game plan and think long-term. CEO, Edgar Rathbone says the Luno partnership aligns with the te...2022-11-0201 min
MunsterRugbyPress Pass | Munster v Vodacom BullsMunster Defence Coach Denis Leamy and scrum-half Craig Casey spoke to the media on Tuesday ahead of Saturday night's clash against Vodacom Bulls at Thomond Park (7.35pm).2022-10-1205 min
Pure Digital Passion with Moses KemibaroA Conversation with Vodacom Tanzania's Networks Director Andrew Lupembe On Recently Launching 5G Internet Services In Tanzania.A couple of weeks ago Vodacom Tanzania became the first mobile network in Tanzania to roll out 5G Internet services starting with Dar Es Salaam with plans to expand services to other major cities and towns throughout Tanzania. This makes Vodacom Tanzania really the first mobile network in East Africa to truly bring 5G services to the region at scale and naturally, I wanted to get more insights on how this happened and the next steps.
Through my previous interactions with contacts at Vodacom Tanzania earlier this year I was able to secure this podcast interview with...2022-09-1330 min
Let's Talk DigitalEP70: FutureTech Media Women Series: Lana Strydom - VodacomIn celebration of Women’s month in SA, I will be chatting to some kick-ass awe-inspiring female digital leaders within the advertising industry in the coming weeks to share their incredible stories with us – their challenges, victories, & their journey to success. This series is being sponsored by Futuretech Media providing next generation technology solutions. My first digital leader is Lana Strydom Executive Head of Digital, Content and Social Marketing at Vodacom. “Digital marketing is the perfect balance between art and science. It has real business outcome.” Lana shares with us her leadership journey to date, tips on how to own your spa...2022-08-1029 minEchocast RadioEP70: FutureTech Media Women Series: Lana Strydom - VodacomIn celebration of Women’s month in SA, I will be chatting to some kick-ass awe-inspiring female digital leaders within the advertising industry in the coming weeks to share their incredible stories with us – their challenges, victories, & their journey to success. This series is being sponsored by Futuretech Media providing next generation technology solutions. My first digital leader is Lana Strydom Executive Head of Digital, Content and Social Marketing at Vodacom. “Digital marketing is the perfect balance between art and science. It has real business outcome.” Lana shares with us her leadership journey to date, tips on how to own your spa...2022-08-1029 min
What's Next with Aki AnastasiouVodacom CEO Shameel Joosub Talks About 5G And The Future Of The Cellular IndustryShameel Joosub is the CEO of Vodacom and one of South Africa’s most respected telecoms leaders. He joined Vodacom in 1994, where he served as the MD until 2010. He was then appointed as CEO of Vodacom Spain before becoming the Vodacom Group CEO in 2012. Joosub has played a vital role in developing Vodacom into one of the top telecommunications companies in South Africa and has seen the company bring the first commercial LTE and 5G mobile networks to the country.
In this What’s Next interview, Aki Anastasiou meets with Joosub to discuss Vodacom’s 5G rollout and the future of the...2022-05-1126 min
Being GeneralBG 07 - SA CJ Interviews| Prasas 3000 Ghost Employees| Vodacom vs Nkosana Makate and moreIn this episode we looked at the Chief Justice imterviews that took place recently, Prasas new BOC finding out that there are 3000 ghost employees. We also touch on the ongoing court battle between Vodacom and please call me inventor Nkosana Makate.2022-03-2956 min
Pure Digital Passion with Moses KemibaroInterview with Belinda Jubilant Wera, Head of Digital Care & Automation at Vodacom Tanzania On Digital Transformation For Enhanced Customer Service During & Beyond The PandemicThis was an interesting conversation I had a couple of months ago with Belinda Jubilant Wera who is the Head of Digital Care & Automation at Vodacom Tanzania. She took me through her career changes prior to and during her time at Vodacom Tanzania and also how they are using digital channels such as chatbots and voice biometrics to ensure enhanced customer service.
She also gave me a sense of how Vodacom Tanzania has been navigating digital transformation initiatives due to the COVID-19 pandemic and this has changed how they engage with customers at this juncture. I hope y...2022-03-2615 min
Afrobility: Africa Tech and Business#47: Vodacom - How the South African Telco became one of the largest telecommunications companies in AfricaOverview: Today we’re going to talk about Vodacom - The South African telecommunications company. We’ll explore the Vodacom story across 5 areas:
South African telecoms sector context
Vodacom's early history
Vodacom's telco & non-telco businesses
Vodacom's operating & financial performance
Overall outlook
This episode was recorded on Mar 13, 2022
Companies discussed: Vodacom, Vodafone, Safaricom (M-Pesa), Telkom, MTN, Airtel & Glo
Business concepts discussed: Telecommunications (Telco) strategy, Mobile money, Internet connectivity, International telecommunication expansion, Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO), Cell Towers spinoffs, Rain & Telco regulation
Conversation highl...2022-03-181h 44
MunsterRugbyPress Pass | Vodacom Bulls v MunsterHear from Munster Head Coach Johann van Graan and Jean Kleyn in Pretoria ahead of Saturday’s URC clash against Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld (2.05pm Irish time/4.05pm local).2022-03-0907 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#188: VodaBucks: Loyalty Programme of South Africa’s Vodacom Group (Short Summary Show)In this short summary episode, I am looking back on an interview with George Mendes, Chief Officer Consumer Business with Vodacom in South Africa.Launched in mid-2020, I spoke with George just a few months after the launch of VodaBucks, a programme that researched the best loyalty concepts from around the world in order to develop a winning strategy. The programme includes impressive partnerships with a portfolio of brands across the country, using gamification to engage customers in a very economically diverse country.Show Notes:1) Episode #63: Vodacom South Africa Launches Vodabucks2022-02-2105 min
Pure Digital Passion with Moses KemibaroAn Interview with Sitho Mdlalose, Vodacom Tanzania's Managing DirectorThis is an interview I had with Sitho Mdlalose, the Managing Director of Vodacom Tanzania. Sitho joined Vodacom Tanzania from Vodacom South Africa where he was the Finance Director in November 2021, meaning he has been in his current role for just a few months. However, in that time, Sitho has been impressed with the enormous potential that the Tanzanian market has from a digital enablement perspective for all Tanzanians from all walks of life. In our interview, Sitho shared his hopes and aspirations for Vodacom Tanzania in terms of what they can achieve across their diverse offerings in the...2022-01-3015 min
T2S2Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub on M-Pesa and mobile money in Africa – T2S2In March 2007 in the most unlikely of places, a new era began for how us humans performed one of our most important activities: making payments. Until M-Pesa emerged in Kenya, financial transactions using the then rudimental 2G cellphones was extremely hard. Now, the grandfather of mobile money is part of a suite of offerings from its parent, Vodacom, which has a next-generation superapp of its own, VodaPay. He spoke to Stuff Studio’s editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak about the future of fintech in Africa. Read more on Stuff Studios.2022-01-1733 min
Tech Talk with VodacomSouth African eSports: Ready player 1, 2 ,3 .....COVID-19 has of course had a massive global effect on how we do business and most industries have needed to pivot. But some areas have thrived in this time of uncertainty, none more so than esports, or competitive gaming. More people have picked up a controller during this pandemic and the esports industry has taken note. In this episode, we talk to Sam Wright (aka Tech Girl), an esports host and shoutcaster, about the growing trend of eSports, in South Africa and abroad.2021-12-0628 min
MunsterRugbyPress Pass | Vodacom Bulls v MunsterHear from Munster Head Coach Johann van Graan and centre Rory Scannell as they spoke to the media remotely from South Africa this week ahead of Saturday’s clash against Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria.2021-11-2407 min
BizNews Power HourMarket insights with Piet Viljoen; Purple’s Charles Savage; Mini-budget analysis; Vodacom/CIVH mergerIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg brings some on-the-ground insights on the back of the medium-term budget speech; Piet Viljoen's market insights; Purple Group’s CEO Charles Savage on the group's results plus an update on other business units under the umbrella; and Remgro CIO Pieter Uys on Vodacom’s latest acquisition, a co-controlling equity stake in (CIVH’s) fibre assets. 2021-11-111h 01Tech Talk with VodacomSmartphone trends: Dialling into the future of your phoneIf there’s one thing that the past year and a half proved, it’s that our reliance on technology is only going to get higher. In a matter of days, our smartphones became our hub for work, entertainment, documentation and more, making them even more indispensable from our daily lives.But what does the future of smartphone technology hold? In this episode, we speak with local tech journalist Nafisa Akabor, about some of the biggest trends in smartphone technology.2021-11-0225 minTech Talk with VodacomOlwethu Leshabane: Parenting in the digital ageOlwethu Leshabane is a mom, doula, women empowerment and maternal health advocate, tv personality, blogger, style enthusiast and digital media entrepreneur. On her blog - Art of Superwoman - she explores the possibilities of the perfect balance between being a wife, motherhood and entrepreneurship.In the first episode of Tech Talks with Vodacom's second season, we speak with Olwethu about the challenges and possibilities of parenting in a digital age. 2021-10-0626 min
The Drive with Roland GasparThe Drive talks Vodacom fibre - instant,superfast ,flexible and reliableThe Acting Key Accounts Manager for Vodacom, Xavier Salsoni, joined The Drive to unpack the incredible option that is Vodacom Fibre - there's also a chance to win a year's free connectivity! The Drive with Roland and Roch-Lè2021-08-3108 min
The Nielsen NetworkTelkom is intentionally delaying the release of spectrum. Vodacom's Shameel Joosub is in the C-SUITE #4In March of this year South Africa's long awaited plan to sell more high speed internet spectrum was thrown into doubt after Telkom won a court ruling suspending the process there is still no clarity on the way forward. Vodacom's Group CEO Shameel Joosub says that this has been Telkom's modus operandi for years. The bottom line is that South African consumers stand to lose as lower data costs won' t be a reality any time soon. Joosub weighs in on this as well as the telecommunication giant's "super app" that promises to be a one-stop shop for online t...2021-08-1009 min
Zak's Back On Track - Horse Racing PodcastZak's Back On Track- Vodacom Durban July Favourite: Trainer Joey SomaDom Zaki talks to Vodacom Durban July favourite trainer Joey Soma on his runner Got The Greenlight2021-06-2908 min
Science Tech AfricaVodacom’s commitment to accelerate network coverage for people who live in deep rural areasLastly we looked at Vodacom Central Region, covering the Free State and Northern Cape provinces in South Africa has switched on 21 new 3G and 4G enabled base station sites in deep rural areas across the province during March and April alone. Deployed across 21 villages, these base stations will provide connectivity in some of the big local municipalities in Free State and Northern Cape provinces in South Africa for the first time. The new sites will deliver fast internet connectivity and connect the unconnected, particularly in deep rural areas of the province to ensure inclusion for all. To tell...2021-05-1705 minTech Talk with VodacomShifting gears: Connected cars and the road to the futureWith vehicles becoming more sophisticated and more connected, it may well be that in a few years’ time, a car will look nothing like it does today. In this episode, we speak with Dr Joost Kessels, Division Head Product Engineering - Volkswagen South Africa, about the future of Connected Cars. 2021-05-0623 min
Vision 2030Vodacom contributes to UN Sustainable Development GoalsWe are talking to Takalani Netshitenzhe, The External Affairs Director for Vodacom South Africa. She will be sharing how that Vodacom’s contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are embedded in 8 priority goals.We are also talking to Dr Achieng Ojwang the Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact South Africa. She will be talking about the importance of corporate partnerships for the UN SDG Goals.2021-05-0440 min
Tech Talk with VodacomHello computer: Are chatbots the future of conversation?Picture a future where calls to customer service are replaced by a quick and cheerful chat on your favourite messaging app. A helpful bot will be on the other end of the conversation, asking what you need, digesting the data and hopefully, solving your problem. As more and more businesses adopt chatbot technology, the more likely this future is. In the latest episode of Tech Talk with Vodacom, we speak to Antoine Paillusseau, CEO of FinChatBot, about the inner workings of these friendly virtual assistants. 2021-04-0828 minTech Talk with VodacomUnderstanding AI: How does artificial intelligence work?AI is seemingly everywhere today. It is used to recommend what you should buy next online, understanding what you say to virtual assistants, recognising who and what is in a photo, and helping to spot spam or detect credit card fraud. But what exactly do we mean when we talk about 'Artificial Intelligence?' We chatted to Atenkosi Ngubevana, Group Executive: Digital Process Re-engineering at Vodacom, about the future of AI.2021-02-1724 minTech Talk with VodacomFinance and Technology: The Rise of the Super AppFintech. What it is? Is it safe? And how can it change our world?In the latest episode of Tech Talk, we speak with Jenny Pather, Executive Head: Trading Bridge at Vodacom Financial Services, about the relationship between finance and tech. From mobile banking and insurance to cryptocurrency and investment apps, we look at the broad applications of tech and finance.2020-12-0926 min
Vision 2030Vodacom Bright Sky AppThe focus this week is on Vodacom's cutting-edge, free to download application designed to aid in the fight against Gender Base Violence (GBV) and Africa Youth Month.First Part of the Interview: We are talking to Ms Takalani Netshitenzhe the External Affairs Director of Vodacom South Africa. She will be talking to us about Vodacom's cutting-edge free to download application designed to aid in the fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV). Second part of the Interview: We are Talking to Ms Prudence Ngwenya the Head of the Youth Division at the AU Commission. She will be sharing the...2020-12-0140 min
Let's Talk Loyalty#63: Vodacom South Africa Launches VodabucksAs the market leader providing telecoms services to over 37 million people in South Africa, Vodacom is an award-winning consumer brand that launched an exciting new loyalty programme called Vodabucks in August 2020. Designed to recognise, reward and drive key behaviours across all consumer segments of the business, the programme is part of an ambitious plan to expand the business "from a telco to a techco".Listen to this episode of "Let's Talk Loyalty" to hear my conversation with the man behind the programme, Jorge Mendes, who shares his goals and challenges to win customers hearts and min...2020-11-2542 minTech Talk with VodacomGood gaming habits for kids (and their parents)In episode 4 of Tech Talk with Vodacom, we speak with Pippa Tshabalala, veteran of South African gaming and online culture, about the responsibilities parents have with their children’s gaming habits. We also look at some of the surprising benefits video games can have on childhood development.2020-11-0532 min
Vision 2030Vodacom’s contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2020.First Part of the Interview: We are talking to Takalani Netshitenzhe, External Affairs Director for Vodacom South Africa. She will be sharing how Vodacom's contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are embedded in 8 priority goals.Second part of the Interview: We are talking to Achieng Ojwang the Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact South Africa. She will be talking about the importance of corporate partnerships for the UN SDG Goals.2020-11-0240 minTech Talk with VodacomThe Future is in the CloudWhat is the cloud? Where is the cloud? Are we in the cloud right now? These are all questions you've probably heard or even asked yourself. The term 'cloud computing' is everywhere. But what exactly are we talking about when we say 'don't worry, it's saved on the Cloud'? In this episode, we speak with Kabelo Makwane - Managing Executive, Cloud and Hosting Vodacom Business, about the future of Cloud Computing.2020-10-2126 min
Mack RapapaliEven though it will be different lets back the Vodacom Bulls"Vodacom fan saturday is the best way to kick off our first season and with fans not being able to attend, we have come up with a concept where we cut out our fans pictures and display them in the stadium." @Jacarandafm 's @MackRapapali in conversation with Vodacom Bulls Head of communication Shanil Mangaroo.2020-09-2104 min
Tech Talk with VodacomCoding: The building blocks of everyday techIf you pay any attention to the technology world, you’ve undoubtedly heard the terms coding and programming dozens of times. Many of the best tech careers require the ability to code. If you want to work in a high paying field like software engineering, web development, or data science, understanding and using code is essential.In this months Tech Talk with Vodacom episode, we talk to Oratile Maphumulo, Data Network Manager at Vodacom, about code. What is it? How does it work? And why do you need it?2020-08-2127 min
Tech ReframedEverything you've ever wanted to know about 5G - A conversation with VodacomNicholas Naidu, Vodacom's Managing Executive of Technology Strategy, Architecture & Innovation, joins us to talk about 5G, what it is, how it can be used for business and how safe it is.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techreframed/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techreframed.substack.com2020-08-2046 minTech ReframedEverything you've ever wanted to know about 5G - A conversation with VodacomNicholas Naidu, Vodacom's Managing Executive of Technology Strategy, Architecture & Innovation, joins us to talk about 5G, what it is, how it can be used for business and how safe it is.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techreframed/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techreframed.substack.com2020-08-2046 min
Bizcommunity: Sound-bite-size business news >>TO GOAbey Mokgwatsane: ME for Brand and Communication, Vodacom & Preetesh Sewraj: CEO of the LoeriesAbey Mokgwatsane: Managing Executive for Brand and Communication, Vodacom & Preetesh Sewraj: CEO of the Loeries.Interviewed by Rutendo Nyamuda on the topic of New North, New Narratives and Nation Building.2020-08-1128 minSoundbyte-size business news >>TO GOAbey Mokgwatsane: ME for Brand and Communication, Vodacom & Preetesh Sewraj: CEO of the LoeriesAbey Mokgwatsane: Managing Executive for Brand and Communication, Vodacom & Preetesh Sewraj: CEO of the Loeries.
Interviewed by Rutendo Nyamuda on the topic of New North, New Narratives and Nation Building.2020-08-1128 min
The Konvenient PodcastVodacom Media Round TableChristien G from Vodacom explains about vandalism and their digital footprint in the Eastern Region.2020-07-2320 min
Tech Talk with VodacomHumane Technology and the future of Social PlatformsIn the first episode of Tech Talk with Vodacom, Drew Hook and Tarryn Temmers speak to Leo Redelinghuys and Hendri Lategan from Swipe iX about the rise of 'humane technology', and its effect on social platforms online.2020-07-1933 min
PM Live on SAfm30% cut on Vodacom dataSAfm — One of the country's biggest mobile network operator, Vodacom has agreed to reduce its data prices by 30 per cent across all channels from the first of April this year. The move follows a scathing report published by the Competition Commission, which found that data prices in South Africa were too high and uncompetitive. Vodacom says the reduction will result in savings of over 2-point-7-billon-rand for customers.2020-03-1103 min
Refiller Boy / Cantor MoçambicanoVodacom todo prati.m4aBay isaias / Vodacom2019-12-1700 min
ECR ConsumerwatchWendy looks at Vodacom cell contracts + shares two personal bugbearsIn today's Consumerwatch, Wendy Knowler looks at two cases of somewhat misleading cellphone contracts with Vodacom that locked in two consumers for longer than they'd bargained on. Vodacom has since said it was an isolated error. Wendy investigates. Meanwhile, in Shop Talk today Wendy shares details of some of her personal retailer bugbears. Listen to all the details here. ECR Consumerwatch2019-10-0306 min
#MonateFelaBreakfastInterview Marelize Beukes of Vodacom on Climbing Kilimanjaro and a Fun Run for Worthy CausesWe had the regional marketing director of Vodacom in studio talking all things raising money for very worthy causes; notably Keeping th #Girlchild In School!
You can support by SMSing "Mamello" or "Marelize" to 42513 and pledge R30. Listen to the interview to find out more2019-07-1711 min
Rational RadioMicropower Makate vs megaplayer Vodacom whose Please Call Me misery continuesIn his brilliant book, The End of Power, author Moises Naim wrote that the likes of innovative startups, loosely organised activists, upstart citizen media and charismatic individuals who come from nowhere are shaking up the old order.
“These are the micropowers,” he wrote, “small, unknown or once negligible actors that have found ways to undermine, fence-in or thwart the megaplayers……”
Naim’s treatise is hugely respected.
In 2015, The End Of Power was Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s inaugural pick in his “Year of Books challenge” where he challenged his community to join him in reading one book every two weeks for...2019-02-0134 min
AM Live on SAfmVodacom #PleaseCallMe deadline passesSAfm — The 10AM deadline has come and passed for Vodacom to respond to the #PleaseCallMe Movement's demands - for the telecommunications giant to resolve the stalemate with Nkosana Makate. Vodacom has been embroiled in a protracted legal battle with Makate, who was an employee of the firm when he thought of the 'Please call Me' idea. Meanwhile, the South African Police Service has blocked protestors from entering VodaWorld in Midrand, Johannesburg. Vodacom spokesperson, Byron Kennedy, says they have suspended operations for the day amid the protests2019-01-3115 min
AM Live on SAfm"Please call me" creator Nkosana Makate denies any deal has been reached with cellphone giant vodacom.SAfm — The battle between Nkosana Makate who has sued network provider Vodacom over his "please call me" idea continues. Makate has denied the company's claim this past weekend, that the two parties have reached an agreement on the settlement amount, saying they are only waiting for his banking details. Makate says he has not agreed to what he says is a shocking and insulting offer. Vodacom claims that the agreement was reached in October last year. We speak to Nkosana Makate....2019-01-1404 min
PM Live on SAfmVandalisation of Vodacom premises by alleged EFF membersSAfm — A group of alleged EFF members vandalised an outlet of mobile communications company Vodacom at the Mall of the North in Polokwane. The group was protesting against an image of EFF comander-in-chief leader Julius Malema and his deputy Floyd Shivambu shown at the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards2018-12-0303 min
Station interviewsLocal popular clothing brand talks Vodacom Durban July fashion trends with DamonHouse of Monatic has been known for its tailoring heritage. Dating back to the early 1900's, House of Monatic has been the leader in suiting, shirting and corporate wear. Listen as the Marketing Manager of the brand talks to Damon about what they have in-store for the upcoming Vodacom Durban July.2018-06-2203 min
The Money ShotTencent, Tongaat & VodacomCliffCentral.com — The market gained three quarters of a percent last week, mostly driven by Naspers on the back on Tencent’s exceptional results. Consolidated Infrastructure fell 60% in one day last week. Tongaat reported results, and Vodacom reported results - the share was punished for a disappointing dividend. We look forward to the MPC and the credit rating agencies this week.2017-11-2000 min
Media@SAfmVodacom Summer Shake CampaignAbey Mokgwatsane - Managing Executive for Brand & Communications at network operator Vodacom2017-11-0507 min
PM Live on SAfmConsumer Commission to engage Vodacom on data, airtime disappearanceSAfm — The National Consumer Commission says it will work directly with network operator, Vodacom to ensure that the company adheres to its mandate of educating consumers. This is in light of a debacle affecting Vodacom's consumers whose data disappeared overnight. The NCC has held a two-day public hearings in Polokwane on concerns by consumers. Katlego Nyoni reports2017-08-2203 min
Media@SAfmAd/Campaign of the week- Vodacom NXT LVL campaignGuests: Candice Hellens- Creative Director at Ogilvy
Deidre Lodwig- Retail Marketing Manager, Vodacom2017-07-1610 min
African Tech RoundupVodacom South Africa To Launch An SVOD Platform Called Vodacom On DemandTrace TV is fixing to launch arguably the most hotly anticipated SVOD offering of the year, Trace Play. Their ambitious roll-out will involve making Trace Play available in English and French in 100 countries around the world. Trace’s Co-founder and CEO Olivier Laouchez is clearly serious about making sure that Trace TV remains the #1 urban network outside of the US.
This past week, Vodacom South Africa announced the planned launch of an SVOD of their own called Vodacom On Demand. They plan to go live in 2017 with DSTV’s ShowMax onboard in a very cosy arrangement that’s left us wonder...2016-11-1516 min
Afternoon TalkVUMILE MSWELI - EXECUTIVE HEAD: CLIENT SERVICES PARTNER FOR AFRICA, VODACOMTOP 200 Mail and Guardian young South AfricansExecutive head: client services partner for Africa, VodacomInspired by the projects she completed as part of a Junior Achievement South Africa programme which saw her participate in a global entrepreneurship conference at the age of just 14, Vumile Msweli has collected an enviable number of qualifications in commerce, financial planning, life coaching and leadership. These have paved the way to her current role as executive head: client services partner for Africa at Vodacom, where she deals with service Strategy for Africa for Vodafone for top tier corporate clients.Refusing...2016-06-2839 min
African Tech RoundupVodacom Admits That M-Pesa Roll-out In South Africa Flopped (feat. Dominique Collett)Vodacom is finally pulling the plug on their disastrous six-year attempt to roll out M-Pesa in South Africa. (The service will be shut down on June 30th 2016.)
Funny thing is, Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub has blamed his company’s diabolical failure to meet their target of enlisting at least 10 million active users on South Africa’s relatively well-established banking industry. (By the end of 2015 they had only managed to onboard a paltry 76,000 active users.)
However, Joosub’s assertion does not sit well with our guest on this week’s episode of the African Tech Round-up— the brilliant and insightful, Dominique Collett.
...2016-05-1642 min
African Tech RoundupVodacom Eats Humble Pie Over Please-Call-Me IdeaThere’s no doubt Kenneth Nkosana Makate is celebrating Workers’ Day in style following a South African Constitutional Court judge ruling that Vodacom owes him a big fat cheque for profiting from his Please-Call-Me idea for well over a decade. This brings to a close Nkosana’s 15-year legal battle with the mobile network. Or does it?
In this episode of the African Tech Round-up, Tefo Mohapi and I unpack this landmark case and speculate over just how much Nkosana’s legal team might gun for in terms of compensation. We also try and determine whether the case is a good exa...2016-05-0220 min
SABC Joburg News FeaturesVODACOM CONCOURTA Constitutional Court judgment puts paid to a David and Goliath battle for fair compensation. At the centre of the battle is the multi-billion rand Please Call Me concept, which is listed among the top five South African innovations of the decade. Sixteen years ago, Kenneth Makate, a trainee accountant, pitched his idea to his then employer - cellphone giant Vodacom. The highest Court in the land has now ordered Vodacom to negotiate fair compensation with Makate. Senior Constitutional Court Reporter, Candice Nolan has the details........2016-04-2604 min
African Tech RoundupVodacom Accused Of Stealing An Idea, Again!Vodacom is reportedly fielding a lawsuit filed by a South African company called Ndabenhle Business Enterprises CC. Word is, Ndabenhle is alleging that Vodacom stole the “Airtime Advance” idea from them and ran with it, leaving them in the cold. Vodacom’s Airtime Advance innovation allows prepaid subscribers who run out of airtime to get R5 or R10 in prepaid minutes on credit and only pay it back when they recharge, with a little interest of course.
In this episode of the African Tech Round-up, Tefo Mohapi and Andile Masuku debate what constitutes a protectable idea and whether the plaintiff in thi...2016-03-1327 min
Midday LiveVodacom change course on plans to acquire NeotelVodacom head to the Competition Tribunal tomorrow for a pre-hearing on their multi-billion rand bid to buy Neotel. Other mobile operators have been trying to block the deal arguing that it will give Vodacom an unfair advantage. But the country's largest mobile operator has announced that it would restructure the deal to exclude the use of Neotel's spectrum. Dhashen Moodley speaks to technology journalist, founder and editor of TechCentral, Duncan McLeod....2015-12-0903 min
Novell SalesTalkInfrastructure as a Service – VodacomErin Quill and Randal Bartsch interview Richard Vester (Vodacom) on his point of view of his business/industry and how Novell supports and helps deliver in his success.2010-09-1400 min
Keeping Ahead in ICT - for iPod/iPhoneVodacomVodacom sells affordable 'airtime', not handsets. Government loans for black businesses is creating new communications entrepreneurs.2008-11-1100 minKeeping Ahead in ICT - for iPad/Mac/PCVodacomVodacom sells affordable 'airtime', not handsets. Government loans for black businesses is creating new communications entrepreneurs.2008-11-1100 minKeeping Ahead in ICT - for iPad/Mac/PCTranscript -- VodacomTranscript -- Vodacom sells affordable 'airtime', not handsets. Government loans for black businesses is creating new communications entrepreneurs.2008-11-1148 minKeeping Ahead in ICT - for iPod/iPhoneTranscript -- VodacomTranscript -- Vodacom sells affordable 'airtime', not handsets. Government loans for black businesses is creating new communications entrepreneurs.2008-11-1148 min