By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Vodacom Group has reaffirmed
its long-term commitment to investing in Mozambique following a high-level
meeting with President Daniel Francisco Chapo, underscoring the company's
confidence in the country's economic and digital transformation agenda.
The meeting brought together
President Chapo and a Vodacom delegation led by Vodacom Group Chief Executive
Officer Shameel Joosub. The delegation also included Chairman of International
Markets Mohamed Abdallah, Vodacom Mozambique Board Chairman Salimo Abdula,
Vodacom Mozambique Chief Executive Officer Simon Karikari and Executive
Director for External Relations and Regulation Lara Narcy.
Discussions focused on
Vodacom's continued investment plans and its role in supporting Mozambique's
development through expanded connectivity, financial inclusion and digital
transformation initiatives.
Vodacom said Mozambique
remains a strategic market with significant growth potential and reaffirmed its
intention to continue investing in telecommunications infrastructure and
digital services aligned with the country's national development priorities.
The company noted that
collaboration between government, the private sector and other stakeholders is
essential to creating an enabling environment that supports investment,
innovation, job creation and sustainable economic growth.
Speaking after the meeting,
Simon Karikari welcomed the government's continued engagement with the private
sector, noting that a stable, predictable and investment-friendly business
environment provides companies with the confidence to expand infrastructure,
create employment opportunities and accelerate innovation.
Vodacom said it remains
committed to using technology to expand access to digital services, connect
more people to the digital economy and contribute to inclusive social and
economic development across Mozambique.
The company has operated in
Mozambique for more than two decades and said it will continue to strengthen
its investments to support the country's long-term digital and economic
development objectives.
