Vodacom reaffirms commitment to inclusive digital economies at B20 South Africa

Vodacom Group CEO, Sitho Mdlalose has joined industry leaders at the B20 South Africa: Digital Transformation Task Force event, held at the Cullinan Hotel in Cape Town. The panel discussion, themed “Building inclusive digital economies – investing in transformation and access”, brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on advancing digital inclusion.

Mr. Mdlalose was joined by Gabriel Swanepoel, Senior Vice President and Country Manager for Southern Africa at Mastercard, and Ashleigh Theophanides, Chief Strategy Officer at Deloitte Africa. In his remarks, Mr. Mdlalose underscored Vodacom’s continued commitment to bridging the digital divide and unlocking economic growth across Africa.

Highlighting Vodacom’s infrastructure investments, he noted that the company has invested R60 billion in network infrastructure in South Africa over the past five years, with plans to invest an additional R60 billion over the next five years. A significant portion of this investment will be directed toward expanding coverage in underserved rural communities.

“Our focus is to extend connectivity to communities that have been left behind, ensuring they are empowered to fully participate in the digital era and benefit from its economic opportunities,” Mdlalose said.

Vodacom reaffirmed that these efforts align with its broader mission to Connect for a Better Future, by driving inclusive access, enabling transformation, and supporting Africa’s digital economy growth.

By: Nana Appiah Acquaye