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Vodacom Pledges to Invest ZAR 60 Billion in South Africa Over Next Five Years
Source: The Fast Mode
Vodacom has pledged to invest ZAR 60 billion (≈ USD 3.3 billion) in South Africa over the next five years, having delivered on its promise to invest ZAR 50 billion over five years in 2018.
This latest substantial investment is expected to contribute significantly to enhancing network resilience to keep customers connected, further accelerating Vodacom’s deep rural coverage program to help bridge the digital divide and deepening financial inclusion.
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