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THE MORNING BRIEF
PAID FOR: Co-Creating the Extraordinary: How Vodacom Business is Driving Purpose-Led Digital Transformation in South Africa
PAID FOR: Co-Creating the Extraordinary: How Vodacom Business is Driving Purpose-Led Digital Transformation in South Africa Guest: Mncedisi Mayekiso: Direct Sales Managing Executive at Vodacom Business
2026-01-21
09 min
The Drive with Rob & Roz
WIN: Vodacom Bulls vs Hollywoodbets Sharks tickets in Durban
Are you the ultimate Vodacom Bulls fan? We are giving you the chance to win a trip to watch the Hollywoodbets Sharks vs the Vodacom Bulls at SharksFest. The prize includes: - Tickets to the game - Flights - Accommodation and more! Head to the Jacaranda FM Facebook page to enter! Show page
2025-12-08
02 min
The TechAfrica News Podcast
EP.03 | S2 | 25 Years, 22 Million Lives: Vodacom Tanzania CEO Philip Besiimire on Transforming Connectivity
In this episode of the TechAfrica News Podcast, host, Chief Editor and Founder, Akim Benamara speaks with Philip Besiimire, CEO of Vodacom Tanzania, about the company’s 25-year journey, digital transformation, financial inclusion, technology innovation, and future opportunities in AI, cloud, fiber, and 5G.About Our Guest:Philip Besiimire is Managing Director of Vodacom Tanzania and a member of its Executive Committee. He joined Vodacom in 2022 after holding senior leadership roles at MTN across Africa. With over 15 years of experience in leadership, commercial execution, and mobile financial services, he brings deep expertise in dr...
2025-11-30
1h 07
Talking Success | The Home of Fintech
AI sovereignty, resilience and the next year of FinTech: the Vodacom Business view
Send us a textIn this episode of Talking Success (Part 2), Darren Franks sat down with Kevin Odudoh, Ati Ngubevana and Peter Malebye from Vodacom Business. They tell us how they are approaching AI with a clear business lens, drawing on capabilities proven inside the Group and now offered to enterprise clients. The focus is practical: financial inclusion, fraud reduction, compliance and measurable ROI.AI is on every executive agenda. The tough bit is not the technology itself. It is proving that the investment will lift revenue, protect margins and strengthen trust. Below is a...
2025-11-17
27 min
Talking Success | The Home of Fintech
AI With Returns, Not Hype: Vodacom Business Is Turning Telco Strengths Into Fintech Outcomes
Send us a textIn this episode of Talking Success, Darren Franks sat down with Kevin Odudoh, Ati Ngubevana and Peter Malebye from Vodacom Business. They tell us how they are approaching AI with a clear business lens, drawing on capabilities proven inside the Group and now offered to enterprise clients. The focus is practical: financial inclusion, fraud reduction, compliance and measurable ROI.AI is on every executive agenda. The tough bit is not the technology itself. It is proving that the investment will lift revenue, protect margins and strengthen trust. Below is a distillation...
2025-11-11
23 min
The Dojo SA Podcast
The Dojo S18E10 | Vodacom Please Call Me Settlement Explained, SAPS Hawks Turmoil, MK Party Chaos, Big Sean and Jhené
We get straight into the Brown “hit” conspiracy talk, the SAPS mess and who is likely to face real time, the MK Party soap opera that made Des van Rooyen chief whip for a day, and why the ANC keeps winning even when everyone is mad. We unpack the Vodacom Please Call Me settlement and what Nkosana Makate might actually walk away with, plus the hard reality of HIV and STIs today vs the Manto era, testing vs prevention, and how “intersections” still trap the middle class. We close with Big Sean and Jhené Aiko’s split and the uncomfortab...
2025-11-11
44 min
The Money Show
Vodacom’s full bars & Dion Chang’s Pawfect Life
Stephen Grootes speaks to Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub about the company’s impressive half-year results. Vodacom now serves 223.2 million customers, including 93.7 million in financial services, with revenue up 10.9% to R81.6 billion and EBITDA climbing 14.7% to R30.5 billion. In other interviews, Dion Chang, CEO and Co-Founder of FluxTrends, chats about his latest book A Pawfect Life, a witty and insightful guide for modern pet parents. From booking seats on Bark Air to hosting birthday pawties, Chang explores how far people go to indulge their furry companions. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by...
2025-11-10
1h 20
What's Next with Aki Anastasiou
Rashid Tar-Mahomed on Vodacom’s simplified plans and evolving digital strategy
In this episode of What’s Next, Aki Anastasiou speaks with Rashid Tar-Mahomed, Managing Executive for Products and Services within the Consumer Business Unit at Vodacom South Africa. Rashid explains how Vodacom has transformed its postpaid portfolio by simplifying its plans from ten to four, making it easier for customers to choose the right option while providing greater value in a challenging economy. The new RED Core plans now include lifestyle benefits such as funeral cover, device insurance, and entertainment subscriptions. By integrating connectivity, financial services, and entertainment, Vodacom aims to deliver a seamless digital experience that meets the customer's ch...
2025-11-07
12 min
TechCentral
TCS+ | Videsha Proothveerajh on Vodacom Business’s new approach to enterprise technology
Vodacom Business recently appointed an “extraordinary business advisory board”, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen its enterprise expertise and support organisations on their digital transformation journeys. To unpack the decision to appoint an advisory board, TechCentral is joined in this episode of TCS+ by Videsha Proothveerajh, director of Vodacom Business, who explains that it’s all part of Vodacom’s shift from being a traditional telecommunications provider to a “techco”, or technology company. In this episodes Proothveerajh chats about: • The advisory board, who it is comprised of and the purpose it is meant to serve in the business servi...
2025-10-28
32 min
TechCentral (main feed)
TCS+ | Videsha Proothveerajh on Vodacom Business’s new approach to enterprise technology
Vodacom Business recently appointed an “extraordinary business advisory board”, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen its enterprise expertise and support organisations on their digital transformation journeys. To unpack the decision to appoint an advisory board, TechCentral is joined in this episode of TCS+ by Videsha Proothveerajh, director of Vodacom Business, who explains that it’s all part of Vodacom’s shift from being a traditional telecommunications provider to a “techco”, or technology company. In this episodes Proothveerajh chats about: • The advisory board, who it is comprised of and the purpose it is meant to serve in the business servi...
2025-10-28
32 min
TechCentral
Videsha Proothveerajh on Vodacom Business’s new approach to enterprise technology
Vodacom Business recently appointed an “extraordinary business advisory board”, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen its enterprise expertise and support organisations on their digital transformation journeys. To unpack the decision to appoint an advisory board, TechCentral is joined in this episode of TCS+ by Videsha Proothveerajh, director of Vodacom Business, who explains that it’s all part of Vodacom’s shift from being a traditional telecommunications provider to a “techco”, or technology company. In this episodes Proothveerajh chats about: • The advisory board, who it is comprised of and the purpose it is meant to serve in the business servi...
2025-10-28
32 min
TCS+
Videsha Proothveerajh on Vodacom Business’s new approach to enterprise technology
Vodacom Business recently appointed an “extraordinary business advisory board”, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen its enterprise expertise and support organisations on their digital transformation journeys. To unpack the decision to appoint an advisory board, TechCentral is joined in this episode of TCS+ by Videsha Proothveerajh, director of Vodacom Business, who explains that it’s all part of Vodacom’s shift from being a traditional telecommunications provider to a “techco”, or technology company. In this episodes Proothveerajh chats about: • The advisory board, who it is comprised of and the purpose it is meant to serve in the business servi...
2025-10-28
32 min
Talking Success | The Home of Fintech
The Power Behind Africa’s FinTech Growth: Vodacom’s Vision for a Connected Future
Send us a textIn this episode (Part 1), Darren chats with Kevin Odudoh from Vodacom Business and Tapfuma Mvere from XLink to discuss how their collaboration is shaping Africa’s payments ecosystem. Beyond sponsorships and partnerships, Vodacom’s involvement reflects a deeper commitment to help fintechs, financial institutions, and businesses build scalable, compliant, and trusted systems that move Africa closer to its digital future.Kevin Odudoh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-odudoh/Tapfuma Mvere's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tapfumamvereVodacom Business's Website: https://www.vodac...
2025-10-27
19 min
Opinion Party | The Marketing Podcast
Be Worthy of Emulation: Creating Meaningful Business Growth with Vodacom's Andisa Ntsubane
Opinion Party: the marketing podcastbrought to you by BAV Group & IRG Season 2: Episode 8Be Worthy of Emulation: Creating Meaningful Business Growth with Vodacom's Andisa NtsubaneSUMMARYChallenging the myth that "it's not personal, it's business," Andisa Ntsubane, Executive Director of Vodacom Africa Brand Marketing and Communications, shares with Laura Jones (Global CEO, BAV Group) how purpose-driven marketing delivers measurable business results. His "worthy of emulation" leadership philosophy has transformed Vodacom's approach to solving market challenges, resulting in innovations like M-Pesa, which processes $1.2 billion in daily transactions. As the first A...
2025-10-22
30 min
THE MORNING BRIEF
How Vodacom Business is Driving Purpose-Led Digital Transformation in South Africa
How Vodacom Business is Driving Purpose-Led Digital Transformation in South Africa. Guest: Lukhanyo Zahela: Acting Executive Head of Security at Vodacom Business
2025-10-20
05 min
Taking Care of Business on RISE fm
Vodacom Business SME Technology Day in Partnership with SACCI in Mpumalanga
Vodacom Business in partnership with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) held the SME Technology Day in Mbombela on Tuesday, 23 September 2025. This event was aimed at showcasing the latest technologies and tools designed to empower SMEs in today’s digital-first world. We caught up with Vodacom Regional Managing Executive, Monde Ngcukana and Head of Vodacom Business in Mpumalanga, Andries Gower. RISE fm
2025-09-23
11 min
RISE fm
Vodacom Business SME Technology Day in Partnership with SACCI in Mpumalanga
Vodacom Business in partnership with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) held the SME Technology Day in Mbombela on Tuesday, 23 September 2025. This event was aimed at showcasing the latest technologies and tools designed to empower SMEs in today’s digital-first world. We caught up with Vodacom Regional Managing Executive, Monde Ngcukana and Head of Vodacom Business in Mpumalanga, Andries Gower. RISE fm
2025-09-23
11 min
What's Next with Aki Anastasiou
Martha Lamola on innovation and operational excellence at Vodacom Business Ventures
In this episode, Aki Anastasiou speaks with Martha Lamola, Operations Director for Vodacom Business Ventures and Partnerships, about how Vodacom is driving innovation while ensuring operational excellence across its enterprise ventures. Martha explains how Vodacom combines “basic brilliance” with forward-looking technologies to deliver trusted solutions that businesses can rely on. She highlights how trust, infrastructure, and innovation work together to build long-term partnerships with clients. The conversation explores real-world examples of Vodacom’s impact, such as IoT-driven solutions in energy management and agriculture that are transforming industries in South Africa and beyond. Martha also shares insights on the future of enterp...
2025-09-09
16 min
The Talking Point
Digital divide and the implications of the Vodacom/Maziv merger
Earlier 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...
2025-07-23
16 min
TechCentral
Finally! Reasons the Vodacom fibre deal was blocked
It’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...
2025-06-24
48 min
What's Next with Aki Anastasiou
Discussing Vodacom Business being South Africa’s most trusted enterprise telecommunications provider
In 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...
2025-04-16
20 min
What's Next with Aki Anastasiou
Vodacom Business experts Sannesh Beharie and Lukhanyo Zahela discuss cybersecurity for SMEs
In 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...
2025-04-03
16 min
5 Mid Mornings
5 Mid Mornings chats to Sifiso Pule, Senior brand manager at Vodacom
The 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?
2025-03-07
05 min
UbuntuRadioZA
AMBASSADOR TAKIE NETSHITENZHE - VODACOM UBUNTU AWARDS SPONSOR
In 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.
2025-02-11
05 min
Conversations with Gofaone
Digital and Financial Inclusion with Vodacom CFO, Raisibe Morathi
In 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...
2025-01-30
07 min
What's Next with Aki Anastasiou
Shenge Buthelezi on Vodacom signing Mr Price Mobile as its first MVNO partner
In 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...
2024-12-03
13 min
What's Next with Aki Anastasiou
Peter Malebye on how Vodacom Business is embracing innovation in the IoT sector
In 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...
2024-10-21
31 min
Business Day Spotlight
Vodacom’s strategy to grow remittances in Africa
Vodacom’s strategy to grow its remittances offering is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Stephen Chege, group chief regulatory and external affairs officer for Vodacom. Through the discussion, the maturity of mobile money systems is highlighted, together with possible areas of improvement; and Vodacom’s strategy to grow its remittance business. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.
2024-09-25
31 min
TCS Legends
Joan Joffe on building Joffe Associates - and Vodacom
Joan 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...
2024-05-21
57 min
What's Next with Aki Anastasiou
Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub on reaching 200 million customers in Africa
In 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...
2024-02-13
23 min
Africa Tech News
Vodacom Agrees To Pay R1 Million Fine
Vodacom 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.Become a supporter of...
2023-10-25
01 min
Africa Tech News
South Africa Competition Regulator Oppose Vodacom’s Acquisition of Maziv
South 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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/africa-tech-news--5512041/support.
2023-08-16
01 min
The Carol Ofori Podcast
Why 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...
2023-06-01
36 min
The Carol Ofori Podcast
Why 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...
2023-06-01
36 min
connecting for FUTURE
#5 Shameel Joosub, CEO Vodacom Group... Financial Services is more than just a fintech
with 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...
2023-05-30
26 min
Africa Tech News
Crypto Platform Luno And Rugby Team Vodacom Bulls Signs Sponsorship Deal
Pretoria-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...
2022-11-02
01 min
Pure Digital Passion with Moses Kemibaro
A 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...
2022-09-13
30 min
Let's Talk Digital
EP70: FutureTech Media Women Series: Lana Strydom - Vodacom
In 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...
2022-08-10
29 min
BrightRockZA
Ella and Vodacom Bulls Technical Manager John-William Meyer chat about navigating change.
Technical difficulties or is it difficult technicalities? In the latest episode of Play On: Life Lessons from the Field, Ella learns to quickly adapt to change when things aren’t quite going to plan… Lucky for our fabulous Ella, the Vodacom Bulls Technical Team Manager, John-William Meyer, steps in to give her some tips on how to #LoveChange. Sometimes the ball just doesn’t bounce your way - then what? As John-William tells Ella, “Change will always happen. That’s the one life lesson that I’ve learned. And with change always happening, just stay calm and control the...
2022-06-30
05 min
BrightRockZA
Ella and Vodacom Bulls prop Lizo Gqoboka chat about loving teamwork.
Say hello to Ella! She’s the rugby know-nothing correspondent, hoping to become your rugby know-something correspondent very soon. Her mission for the next few weeks is to learn all that there is to learn about rugby and what it really takes to play the bounce, play the moment, play on and #LoveChange. With a little help from BrightRock, Ella gets to grips with the game and the players at Loftus Versfeld, the iconic home stadium of the Vodacom Bulls. In our first-ever episode with Ella she sits down with Vodacom Bulls prop, Lizo Gqoboka to fi...
2022-05-12
06 min
What's Next with Aki Anastasiou
Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub Talks About 5G And The Future Of The Cellular Industry
Shameel 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...
2022-05-11
26 min
Pure Digital Passion with Moses Kemibaro
Interview with Belinda Jubilant Wera, Head of Digital Care & Automation at Vodacom Tanzania On Digital Transformation For Enhanced Customer Service During & Beyond The Pandemic
This 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...
2022-03-26
15 min
Afrobility: Africa Tech and Business
#47: Vodacom - How the South African Telco became one of the largest telecommunications companies in Africa
Overview: 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...
2022-03-18
1h 44
MunsterRugby
Press Pass | Vodacom Bulls v Munster
Hear 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).
2022-03-09
07 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 Vodabucks
2022-02-21
05 min
Pure Digital Passion with Moses Kemibaro
An Interview with Sitho Mdlalose, Vodacom Tanzania's Managing Director
This 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...
2022-01-30
15 min
Tech Talk with Vodacom
South 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.
2021-12-06
28 min
MunsterRugby
Press Pass | Vodacom Bulls v Munster
Hear 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.
2021-11-24
07 min
BizNews Power Hour
Market insights with Piet Viljoen; Purple’s Charles Savage; Mini-budget analysis; Vodacom/CIVH merger
In 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.
2021-11-11
1h 01
Tech Talk with Vodacom
Smartphone trends: Dialling into the future of your phone
If 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.
2021-11-02
25 min
Tech Talk with Vodacom
Olwethu Leshabane: Parenting in the digital age
Olwethu 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.
2021-10-06
26 min
The Drive with Roland Gaspar
The Drive talks Vodacom fibre - instant,superfast ,flexible and reliable
The 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-Lè
2021-08-31
08 min
The Nielsen Network
Telkom is intentionally delaying the release of spectrum. Vodacom's Shameel Joosub is in the C-SUITE #4
In 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...
2021-08-10
09 min
Zak's Back On Track - Horse Racing Podcast
Zak's Back On Track- Vodacom Durban July Favourite: Trainer Joey Soma
Dom Zaki talks to Vodacom Durban July favourite trainer Joey Soma on his runner Got The Greenlight
2021-06-29
08 min
Science Tech Africa
Vodacom’s commitment to accelerate network coverage for people who live in deep rural areas
Lastly 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...
2021-05-17
05 min
Tech Talk with Vodacom
Shifting gears: Connected cars and the road to the future
With 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.
2021-05-06
23 min
Vision 2030
Vodacom contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals
We 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.
2021-05-04
40 min
Tech Talk with Vodacom
Hello 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.
2021-04-08
28 min
Tech Talk with Vodacom
Understanding 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.
2021-02-17
24 min
Tech Talk with Vodacom
Finance and Technology: The Rise of the Super App
Fintech. 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.
2020-12-09
26 min
Vision 2030
Vodacom Bright Sky App
The 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...
2020-12-01
40 min
Let's Talk Loyalty
#63: Vodacom South Africa Launches Vodabucks
As 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...
2020-11-25
42 min
Tech Talk with Vodacom
Good 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.
2020-11-05
32 min
Vision 2030
Vodacom’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.
2020-11-02
40 min
Tech Talk with Vodacom
The Future is in the Cloud
What 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.
2020-10-21
26 min
Mack Rapapali
Even 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.
2020-09-21
04 min
Tech Talk with Vodacom
Coding: The building blocks of everyday tech
If 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?
2020-08-21
27 min
Tech Reframed
Everything you've ever wanted to know about 5G - A conversation with Vodacom
Nicholas 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.com
2020-08-20
46 min
Bizcommunity: Sound-bite-size business news >>TO GO
Abey Mokgwatsane: ME for Brand and Communication, Vodacom & Preetesh Sewraj: CEO of the Loeries
Abey 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.
2020-08-11
28 min
Soundbyte-size business news >>TO GO
Abey Mokgwatsane: ME for Brand and Communication, Vodacom & Preetesh Sewraj: CEO of the Loeries
Abey 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.
2020-08-11
28 min
The Konvenient Podcast
Vodacom Media Round Table
Christien G from Vodacom explains about vandalism and their digital footprint in the Eastern Region.
2020-07-23
20 min
Tech Talk with Vodacom
Humane Technology and the future of Social Platforms
In 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.
2020-07-19
33 min
Newsbreak
#PODCAST: Reaction as mobile giant @Vodacom agree to reduce data prices by 30% #SouthAfrica #DataPrices #DataMustFall
SABC News and Current Affairs — One of the country's biggest mobile network operators, 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 2.7-billon-rand for customers. Naledi Ngcobo reports...
2020-03-11
02 min
PM Live on SAfm
30% cut on Vodacom data
SAfm — 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.
2020-03-11
03 min
Newsbreak
#PODCAST: Mobile giants Vodacom and MTN given two months to significantly reduce data prices or face prosecution
SABC News and Current Affairs — The Competition Commission has given Vodacom and MTN two month to reduce mobile data prices by 30 to 50 percent or face prosecution. The commission says an international benchmark found that mobile data prices in South Africa are excessive. The commission releasing the final report on data services market inquiry. Naledi Ngcobo reports...
2019-12-03
02 min
Newsbreak
#PODCAST: SAPS collaborate with mobile giant Vodacom to introduce a national crime fighting app
SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Prabashini Moodley - A new mobile application by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in partnership with Vodacom, now brings crime fighting right to your fingertips. The "MY SAPS" app allows access to police social media accounts like Twitter and Facebook - as well as the Crime Stop page. More importantly, the app will allow users to report criminality. In this week's Techno Touch, police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker says the app encourages interaction between the police and the public...
2019-11-27
02 min
ECR Consumerwatch
Wendy looks at Vodacom cell contracts + shares two personal bugbears
In 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 Consumerwatch
2019-10-03
06 min
#MonateFelaBreakfast
Interview Marelize Beukes of Vodacom on Climbing Kilimanjaro and a Fun Run for Worthy Causes
We 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 more
2019-07-17
11 min
Rational Radio
Micropower Makate vs megaplayer Vodacom whose Please Call Me misery continues
In 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...
2019-02-01
34 min
Newsbreak
#PODCAST: Protestors demand a 70 BILLION RAND Vodacom payment to "please call me" inventor Nkosana Makate
SABC News and Current Affairs — The "Please Call Me" campaign says it has achieved its objective despite getting a snub from Vodacom. Protestors demonstrated outside VodaWorld yesterday demanding that the company pay please call me inventor Nkosana Makate 70 billion rands or re-negotiate on the payments terms. Vodacom management failed to meet up with protestors outside their gates. VodaWorld was closed for the day and many staff members either worked from home or did not pitch up to work. Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi told protestors the demonstration was a success and urged South Africans to continue boycotting Vodacom products, events an...
2019-02-01
02 min
AM Live on SAfm
Vodacom #PleaseCallMe deadline passes
SAfm — 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 protests
2019-01-31
15 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....
2019-01-14
04 min
PM Live on SAfm
Vandalisation of Vodacom premises by alleged EFF members
SAfm — 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 Awards
2018-12-03
03 min
Station interviews
Local popular clothing brand talks Vodacom Durban July fashion trends with Damon
House 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.
2018-06-22
03 min
The Money Shot
Tencent, Tongaat & Vodacom
CliffCentral.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.
2017-11-20
00 min
Media@SAfm
Vodacom Summer Shake Campaign
Abey Mokgwatsane - Managing Executive for Brand & Communications at network operator Vodacom
2017-11-05
07 min
PM Live on SAfm
Consumer Commission to engage Vodacom on data, airtime disappearance
SAfm — 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 reports
2017-08-22
03 min
Media@SAfm
Ad/Campaign of the week- Vodacom NXT LVL campaign
Guests: Candice Hellens- Creative Director at Ogilvy Deidre Lodwig- Retail Marketing Manager, Vodacom
2017-07-16
10 min
African Tech Roundup
Vodacom South Africa To Launch An SVOD Platform Called Vodacom On Demand
Trace 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 won...
2016-11-15
16 min
Afternoon Talk
VUMILE MSWELI - EXECUTIVE HEAD: CLIENT SERVICES PARTNER FOR AFRICA, VODACOM
TOP 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...
2016-06-28
39 min
African Tech Roundup
Vodacom 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...
2016-05-16
42 min
African Tech Roundup
Vodacom Eats Humble Pie Over Please-Call-Me Idea
There’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 e...
2016-05-02
20 min
SABC Joburg News Features
VODACOM CONCOURT
A 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........
2016-04-26
04 min
African Tech Roundup
Vodacom 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 plaint...
2016-03-13
27 min