Tag: Vodacom

Vodacom invests $30.2 million to expand digital access in Western Cape

Vodacom Western Cape investment of $30.2 million will expand 5G, 4G capacity and network resilience across rural and township communities.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

Limpopo-born executive Raisibe Morathi’s Vodacom stake tops $5 million

Vodacom CFO Raisibe Morathi’s direct shareholding in the telecom giant tops $5.02 million following long-term executive incentive vestings.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

Vodacom to appeal court ruling reversing $1.9 billion Safaricom deal  

Vodacom to appeal Safaricom ruling after a Kenyan court voided its $1.9 billion stake purchase in the telecom giant.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

Vodacom appoints former JSE CEO Leila Fourie to its board

Leila Fourie is set to join Vodacom’s board, bringing senior banking, payments and capital markets experience.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

Vodacom brings 5G to Mozambique as digital transformation gathers pace

Vodacom is showcasing 5G at FACIM 2026 as Mozambique expands digital connectivity, financial services and opportunities for businesses.

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Ex-Airtel Africa CEO Segun Ogunsanya takes Vodacom board seat from Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa

Former Airtel Africa CEO Segun Ogunsanya has been appointed to Vodacom Group’s board, succeeding Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa in a scheduled leadership change.

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South African executive Khumo Shuenyane to succeed Saki Macozoma as Vodacom chairman in 2027

Khumo Shuenyane will succeed Saki Macozoma as Vodacom Group chairman in July 2027 after Macozoma retires from the board.

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Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub’s pay jumps 75 percent to $8.5 million

Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub’s pay rose 75.3 percent to $8.5 million, driven by a 196.8 percent increase in long-term incentives.

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South African executive Raisibe Morathi’s pay climbs to $4.25 million at Vodacom

Vodacom CFO Raisibe Morathi's FY2026 pay doubled to $4.25 million, driven by strong earnings and $2.55 million in long-term incentive awards.

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Safaricom shareholders to vote on Vodafone’s CEO appointment rights    

Safaricom CEO appointment rights go to shareholders as Vodafone Kenya seeks control after raising its stake above 50%.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

South Africa’s Vodacom takes control of Kenya’s Safaricom with stake worth $2.1 billion

South Africa's Vodacom completes the acquisition of a majority stake in Safaricom following a key Kenyan court ruling.

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Vodacom CEO Aziz Joosub, top brass unlock over $5 million in share awards

Vodacom awarded over $5.01 million in share incentives to CEO Aziz Joosub and top executives under a three-year JSE-linked vesting scheme plan today.

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