Dittrich appointed CFO of Vodacom

Ivan Dittrich is due to take up his new position as chief financial officer and group executive director of Vodacom in July.

Icasa is key to cheaper broadband

All eyes are on the communications authority as it begins the spectrum allocation process.

Vodacom in talks for Malawi telecom stake

South Africa's Vodacom is in talks to buy a stake in mobile operator Telekom Networks Malawi, media reports in Malawi said on Monday.

Vodacom backpedals on BlackBerry internet throttle

After facing customer criticism, Vodacom has changed its mind about slowing down its BlackBerry internet services.

Vodacom 'spiritually at odds' with Consumer Protection Act

Vodacom's decision to throttle the download speeds of heavy-use Blackberry customers is arguably in breach of the "spirit of the CPA", experts say.

Vodacom takes aim at BlackBerry 'abusers'

Vodacom plans to throttle the connection speeds of the heaviest users of BlackBerry Internet Service, which offers unlimited on-device browsing.

The advantage of a global talent pool

Using people to maintain world-class status.

Cell C and Vodacom improve broadband services

Cell C has unveiled new 10GB and 20GB bundled broadband packages for the local market after Vodacom revised its data services structure and pricing.

Cellphone networks don't measure up, says Icasa

Three of South Africa's cellphone operators do not meet certain minimum requirements for network stability, says communications regular Icasa.

Vodacom cuts off about a million users

South Africa's biggest wireless phones operator, cut off about a million users for failing to register their SIM cards under a new law in the country.

Rica's revenge: unregistered cellphone customers cut off

Just under a million Vodacom customers have been disconnected after failing to register their sim cards before the Rica deadline.

Cellphone networks not working

Cellphone service providers Vodacom and MTN are having serious network problems, with many customers unable to make calls or send text messages.

MTN, Vodacom on track to meet Rica deadline

Mobile phone operators MTN and Vodacom are on track to meet a June deadline for registering users for Rica, part of an effort against crime.

SA mobile ad revenue R1-billion by 2012

Vodacom, MXit and Google have predicted that mobile marketing and advertising spend in South Africa will grow to R1-billion by 2012.

Vodacom's new airtime advance

If you've run out of airtime and you need to call someone urgently, Airtime Advance will help you out. But it will cost you.

Vodacom grows customers, profit

Vodacom has grown its customer base, while headline earning per share have grown by 29%, according to its preliminary results released on Monday.

Vodacom expects FY HEPS higher than 510c

Vodacom said on Thursday that it expects headline earnings per share for the year to be between 25% and 30% higher than 510c per share previously.

Vodacom's red alert

Local cellphone operators Vodacom and Cell C are locked in an advertising battle after both companies rebranded in recent weeks.

Vodacom turning red

One of those brand promises Vodacom is making right now is that its colour change also signals positive change elsewhere.

Pretoria's African agenda

In part two of our armchair guide to foreign policy, Sean Christie delves into some of the most awkward parts of the country's challenges.

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