Vodacom Hosts South African Minister of Communications for Industry Discussions

Vodacom Group CEO, Shameel Joosub, and Vodacom South Africa CEO, Sitho Mdlalose, recently welcomed the South African Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele, to the Vodacom Headquarters in Midrand.

The purpose of Minister Gungubele’s visit was to engage in discussions about industry-related matters and to foster strong relationships with the country’s telecommunications companies. During the visit, the Minister had the opportunity to tour Vodacom’s data centers, where the focus was on topics such as network resilience and uninterrupted energy supply. Notably, discussions also centered around Vodacom’s virtual wheeling program.

Additionally, the Minister delved into the key priorities of his department, which encompass deep rural coverage, lowering the cost of communication, and the rollout of a digital skills program. Vodacom took this opportunity to express its commitment to working collaboratively with the government to create a significant impact on South Africa’s digital society.

The meeting underscores Vodacom’s dedication to contributing to the nation’s digital advancement and addressing critical issues in the telecommunications sector. The exchange of insights and ideas between Minister Gungubele and Vodacom’s leadership paves the way for potential collaborations that could shape the future of digital connectivity in the country.