Major operators have created a new, non-profit association to look after their interests and work with government and regulators.
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Vodacom Group will retain full ownership of a new subsidiary that will take over its South African tower business, it said on Thursday.
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Vodacom Group increased capital expenditure in its South African operation by more than 10% in the last year as it fought to regain network leadership from rival MTN.
Vodacom Group has appointed Sitho Mdlalose as the new MD of its South African operation, replacing Balesh Sharma.
Vodacom will use its newly acquired spectrum assets to build out 4G and 5G infrastructure and grow its presence in the wireless broadband market, CEO Shameel Joosub said.
Vodacom South Africa MD Balesh Sharma is leaving the mobile operator after less than two years in the role to pursue a new opportunity in Europe.
Vodacom and MTN were by far the biggest spenders in South Africa’s spectrum auction, agreeing to cough up more than R5-billion each for prime access.
The long-running legal dispute in the “please call me” saga between Vodacom and its former employee, Nkosana Makate, has taken another turn.
VodaPay and other financial services offerings are playing an increasingly important role in Vodacom Group’s growth story.