http://www.vodacom.com/media_centre.php Vodacom - Media Centre http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1165 Johannesburg, 26 January 2012: Vodacom has announced the successful implementation of Phase 1 of a libraries project for internet connectivity across three provinces - North West, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. When completed, almost 300 community libraries will be connected using VSAT and Vodacom ADSL services. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1162 Today, Vodacom unveiled the completed Vodafone Site Solutions Innovation Centre, the first ever 6-star Green Star SA rated building in South Africa, at its head office in Midrand. The Green Building Council of South Africa rating validates the centre as the greenest building in Africa. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1158 In accordance with paragraph 3.59 of the JSE Listings Requirements, shareholders are advised that Mr Ivan Dittrich (BComm Accting Honours, CTA, CA(SA)) has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer and executive director of Vodacom Group. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1149 JOHANNESBURG, 22 DECEMBER 2011 - Vodacom today announced the launch of a service that is going to proactively inform customers via SMS while abroad, about the roaming rates that are applicable in the foreign countries they travel into. The service, known as Roaming Tariff Information (RTI) SMS, is going to help customers avoid roaming bill shock. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1142 Johannesburg - 16 December, 2011 - Vodacom today announced it will offer the iPhone 4S to customers in South Africa beginning 16 December. iPhone 4S will be available starting from R 7 699 for the 16GB model, R 8 999 for the 32GB model and R 10 299 for the 64GB model in Vodacom retail stores. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1139 JOHANNESBURG, 14 December 2011 - Vodacom today announced the launch of premium apps in the Vodacom App Store. These premium apps which range from R5 to R50 will provide new and unique apps to Vodacom customers. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1141 JOHANNESBURG, 14 December 2011 - Today Vodacom announced the deployment of a robust technical solution to help improve WASP services. This solution known as double opt-in will ensure that customers who request WASP services receive a notification which will provide full service details including pricing information and WASP contact details. This notification was previously issued by WASPs and now Vodacom has taken full control to help improve the customer experience. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1138 Vodacom have joined Dimension Data and Adapt IT as one of the major sponsors of this year's 6th annual SmartXchange SMME Awards Evening, which is to be held on Wednesday 14 December 2011 at Durban's Botanic Gardens Visitors' Complex. The gala event showcases local the many successful ICT small businesses currently on the SmartXchange incubator programme. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1137 Vodacom contract customers are in for huge savings this summer with three different promotions available to them. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1133 Today Emfihlweni, a community in Northern KZN, received electricity for the first time.  But unlike other communities, it did not receive power from its municipality but rather from mobile operator Vodacom, who supplied green energy to the community through its solar-powered base station in the area. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1132 Vodacom was today recognised as a Best Performer company on the JSE's Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Index.  This accolade was achieved in the low environmental impact category, and Vodacom was the only ICT company to be awarded this status. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1124 JOHANNESBURG, 21 Novembers 2011 - Vodacom advises customers to be aware of fraudsters who employ smishing techniques to solicit personal or other confidential information through text messages. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1121 The Smile Foundation and Vodacom will provide 27 children with facial reconstruction surgery at Tygerberg Hospital this week. The project is in collaboration with the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Stellenbosch. The conditions of the children being operated on include those of cleft lip and palate, ear conditions, cranio-facial conditions and burn wounds. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1089 Over the years, Vodacom, through the Vodacom Millionaires programme has helped in making a difference to the lives of many South Africans, creating 21 millionaires the past 6 years. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1080 JOHANNESBURG, 6 November 2011.  As part of its ongoing activities to provide value to its customers, Vodacom today announced a promotion which will see data costs for Prepaid and Top Up customers reduced by 87%. This promotion introduces Vodacom's lowest per megabyte Prepaid mobile data price of 2.4c. Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1079 Vodacom today announced changes to its Group Board of Directors. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1081 Stephan Hofstatter and Mzilikazi wa Afrika of The Sunday Times were crowned the national winners of the 2011 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards for their controversial story ‘Bheki Cele's R500m police rental deal'. Both winners were honoured tonight at a gala dinner held at Vodacom World in Midrand, Gauteng. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1075 The line up for the first ever Spring Fest, set to rock Pietermaritzburg this weekend (Friday 28 October), has received a massive boost with the services of Idols winner Dave van Vuuren, as well as the Liquideep duo, having recently been secured. Brought to you by the Golden Horse Casino in association with Vodacom, the event will also be featuring a host of South Africa's other top music talent, including Elvis Blue, Lady Lea, Teargas, Mario Ogle, and Lloyd Cele. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1074 "6-Star Green Star SA is equivalent to World Leadership," says Bruce Kerswill, Executive Chairman of the Green Building Council of South Africa Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1073 Vodacom CEO, Pieter Uys said:We welcome the appointment of Ms. Dina Pule in her capacity as the new Minister of Communications as well as the new Deputy Minister Tembisa Stella Ndabeni. We look forward to working together to help realise Government's vision for the communications sector for 2020. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1068 JOHANNESBURG, 18 0ctober 2011 - Vodacom today announced that it is the first Vodafone operating company to launch the Vodafone Webbook, which is expected to bring simplified, value-added internet access to thousands of South Africans, many of whom have until now had no access, or have depended on cellphones for internet connectivity. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1069 "Teachers will now be able to use cloud computing to access vital content, teacher-aids and resources to help deliver quality education" - Pieter Uys, Vodacom CEO Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1067 As a token of goodwill, Vodacom will give all BlackBerry customers affected by this week’s service disruption 20 free Vodacom to Vodacom minutes for use from Monday to Friday next week. In addition to this we will also be giving affected customers 20 free SMSs for the inconvenience of the past few days. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1064 Rheenendal Primary School outisde Knysna in the Southern Cape has become the fortunate recipient of a fully equipped computer centre, one of four that the Vodacom Millionaires programme donates to nominated public schools across South Africa monthly. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1065 A very successful Vodacom Business Origins of Golf tour has come to an end and with that, golfers raised a whopping  R3,250 000 for Vodacom’s Birdies for Kiddies campaign to support vulnerable children across South Africa.  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1063 This morning the winners of the northern/southern region for the 2011 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards were presented with their prizes and applauded by the judges at a champagne breakfast event at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice in Johannesburg. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1060 This morning the winners of the KwaZulu-Natal region for the 2011 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards were presented with their prizes, and applauded by the judges at a champagne breakfast event at the Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge in Umhlanga Rocks. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1061 This morning the winners of the KwaZulu-Natal region for the 2011 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards were presented with their prizes, and applauded by the judges at a champagne breakfast event at the Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge in Umhlanga Rocks. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1062 This morning the winners of the KwaZulu-Natal region for the 2011 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards were presented with their prizes, and applauded by the judges at a champagne breakfast event at the Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge in Umhlanga Rocks. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1055 JOHANNESBURG, 02 OCTOBER 2011 - The Vodacom Apps Store has reached 100 000 downloads in its first month, and the company is now launching a program to support local talent in applications development. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1058 This morning the winners of the eastern region for the 2011 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards were awarded their prizes, and applauded by the judges at a champagne breakfast event at the Protea Hotel Marine in Port Elizabeth.   Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1054 This morning the winners of the central region for the 2011 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards were presented with their prizes, and applauded by the judges at a champagne breakfast event at the Protea Hotel Willow Lake Tandora in Bloemfontein. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1053 This morning the winners of the western region for the 2011 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards were presented with their prizes, and commended by the judges at a champagne breakfast event at the Protea's 15 on Orange Hotel in Cape Town. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1049 After a rigorous judging process by the judging panel, Vodacom is pleased to announce the regional winners for the 2011 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards in the Northern/Southern region.  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1047 After a rigorous judging process by the judging panel, Vodacom is pleased to announce the regional winners for the 2011 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards in the KwaZulu-Natal region. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1048 After a rigorous judging process by the judging panel, Vodacom is pleased to announce the regional winners for the 2011 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards in the Eastern region. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1046  After a rigorous judging process by the judging panel, Vodacom is pleased to announce the regional winners for the 2011 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards in the Western region.   Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1051 After a rigorous judging process by the judging panel, Vodacom is pleased to announce the regional winners for the 2011 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards in the Central region. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1035 On 12 September, Vodacom announced a series of steps to improve the customer experience by increasing network capacity and reducing congestion. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1030 At its annual results presentation earlier this year, Vodacom announced that it would be spending more than R6 billion enhancing the network in South Africa.  The company also committed to a longer term target of doubling the number of 3G base stations on the network.  Updating customers on progress, Chief Technology Officer Andries Delport said, "Increasing network capacity and signal coverage has been a major focus and since the beginning of the year, we've added over 250 new 3G base stations.  Additional capacity has also been added by upgrading 2335 base stations to more efficient double-speed 43.2Mbps technology. Our overall aim is to continue upgrading and improving the network in order to give all our customers a good data experience." Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1031 Vodacom is once again partnering with the Smile Foundation to facilitate operations on 42 children with facial reconstruction surgery at the Universitas Hospital in Bloemfontein this week. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1029 Nothing inspires players more than a nation's backing, and the Vodacom Shosholoza Bokke campaign has sent the Springboks to New Zealand confident that they have an entire country supporting them. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1027 VODACOM has launched a new security feature that will help protect its customers from cellphone fraud by automatically locking their SIM card if irregular call activity is detected. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1025 Social media has moved incredibly quickly from a specialist tool to a must-have channel of engagement with customers.  Building on the unique one on one conversation that social media makes possible, Vodacom has increased the number of people working in its specialist dedicated customer care team and increased their hours of operation.  The customer care team are now live on Twitter (@vodacom111) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/Vodacom) from 7am to 10pm every day, including weekends. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1021 Vodacom is pleased to announce the appointment of Rene Meza as Managing Director for Vodacom Tanzania.  Currently Managing Director of Bharti Airtel's Kenya operations, Rene brings over 12 years' international experience in telecommunications across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1017 JOHANNESBURG, 31 AUGUST 2011 - From 5 September 2011, Vodacom will be extending its reduced rate Super Saver and Vodafone Passport products to many more countries. It will also introduce International Voice Bundles for all customers at a flat fee for all countries. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1016 Mobile operator and its South African customers raise R500 000 ($70 000) for SomaliaSouth African mobile operator Vodacom today responded to the United Nations call to the world to help save lives in Somalia by pledging R500 000 for the famine-stricken country. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1034 Mobile operator and its South African customers raise R500 000 ($70 000) for Somalia South African mobile operator Vodacom today responded to the United Nations call to the world to help save lives in Somalia by pledging R500 000 for the famine-stricken country. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1015 From 1 September 2011, Vodacom's revolutionary new mobile applications store will go live. Vodacom Apps will feature a catalogue of over 140,000 applications powered by Appia, one of the world's largest open application marketplaces.  This event marks the launch of what Vodacom believes will be an entirely new local South African mobile application ecosystem, complete with the development of homegrown talent and revenue opportunities. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1011 Today's Business Day has reported that Vodacom has been issued with a compliance notice by the National Consumer Commission for refusing to amend customer contracts. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1012 [Johannesburg,  25 August,  2011: Vodacom announced today it has achieved Cisco® Gold Certification.  To earn Gold Certification, Vodacom was required to meet rigorous standards set forth by Cisco in networking competency, service, support and customer satisfaction. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1013 Vodacom is proud to have won second place in the Best Employer for Large-Sized companies (over 4000) in South Africa for 2011/12 at the Corporate Research Foundation Institute (CRF) Best Employer Survey gala function in Sandton last night. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1009 Vodacom today announced significant reductions in data prices for prepaid customers that will be effective from 19 September 2011. This follows similar data price reductions that were made for contract customers several weeks ago. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1007 Vodacom today announced that the Vodafone 555 Blue phone, with built-in Facebook® functionality, is now available to Vodacom customers in South Africa. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1008 Up to 45% price reduction to fixed DSL servicesIncludes shaped and unshaped, capped and uncapped solutionsPremium Business Services provide quality, robust connectivity3G failover option for high availabilityBlended services provide better reliabilityNationwide coverageFurther to the recent announcement  on reductions in data pricing, Vodacom's Business Services has announced a significant reduction in broadband prices for its Premium Business DSL offerings. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1006 Johannesburg, 21 August, 2011 - Thousands of eager athletes, both professional and amateur runners, surged along the roads surrounding Vodacom World in Midrand during the 11th Annual Vodacom Country Challenge on Sunday morning. A major draw card for many participants was the fact that the race proceeds will be donated to the development of athletes from historically disadvantaged communities. Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1002 Vodacom is deregistering approximately one million inactive SIM cards as part of a series of steps to help improve the effectiveness of the RICA Act. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=1001 Johannesburg, 8 August 2011: Vodacom is the first telecommunications company in South Africa to be awarded with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) Merchant Level 1 compliance certification, awarded by the PCI DSS Security Standards Council. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=996 •Affordable and predictable costs•Rental OPEX model•Immediate availability•No on-site support needed•Latest software applications and workstation hardware•Fully managed and automated•Enterprise class solution•VoIP phone Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=995 Vodacom today announced the opening of entries for the 2011 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards. The Awards celebrate a decade of excellence in journalism and aim to reward the media that have displayed outstanding reporting in 2010/2011. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=993 According to the UN, more than 3.7 million people in Somalia - around a third of the population - are on the brink of starvation*.  In response, Vodacom today launched a donor relief campaign that enables its customers to donate via SMS. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=989 7 Storeys Over 1 500 sq m of data floor space expandable to nearly 3 000 sq mFully redundant electrical N+N configuration, and in some cases even higher redundancy Fully redundant N+N high efficiency water cooled chiller plant. Energy efficient designs with annual energy savings of nearly R1 million Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=986 Chatsworth will once again be the place to be this July, with the exciting annual Vodacom Aryan Benevolent Home Chatsworth Fair set to descend upon Chatsworth's Arena Park later this month between 27 - 31 July 2011. The five day event will be featuring a bustling market with over 200 exhibitor and retail stalls, as well as a jam-packed entertainment and activities programme that includes a multitude of bands and musicians, the Edu-Fair, comedians and dancers. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=985 JOHANNESBURG, 21 July 2011, Vodacom today revised its data services structure and pricing which will see contract data customers reap savings of up to 43% and get double their data for free with Night Owl, moving the effective savings to as high as 72%. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=987 In celebration of Madiba's 93rd birthday, Vodacom together with Orlando Pirates FC (Happy People) will host a party for the SAVF Belfast Children's Home at the Mbombela stadium on Sunday 17 July 2011. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=988 As part of the Vodacom Challenge, Tottenham Hotspur, one of the top 5 UK soccer teams, has agreed to spend time with disabled persons from the Association for Persons with Disability (APD) at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on July 15 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=981 As the hype for this year's Vodacom Challenge starts to build up, Vodacom will once again donate R150 000 for every goal scored by a local team during the 2011 Vodacom Challenge soccer tournament to facilitate cataract surgeries. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=979 A global revolution in corporate reporting is underway, with South Africa at the forefront. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=980 With just over 9 days to go until Mandela Day, Vodacom is pleased to announce the launch of its national 10 day long Mandela Day campaign. Set to kick off on 11 July, the campaign will afford the 6 000 Vodacom employees and executives the opportunity to give back to their communities. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=972 With just under a million SIMs locked on the Vodacom network after last night's 12pm RICA deadline, getting reconnected is still possible. All cut-off customers need to do is register at any Vodacom approved outlet or RICA station. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=971 Vodacom's subscribers affected by a network outage should now see their service being restored.  The cause of the outage, which affected subscribers in selected spots across the country, was a multiple failure of transmission system equipment.  This transmission system provides the connectivity to support the wireless network.  The transmission failure, which occurred late this morning, had a knock-on effect on other areas of the network.  This resulted in an overall degradation of service. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=970 We are currently experiencing network issues in some areas. Our engineering team is working hard to resolve the problem. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=968 With only two days left until the RICA deadline of 30 June it's important that all your SIMs are registered and not just the one in your cell phone. Come 1 July, SIMs that have not been registered will be locked, including the data SIM in your computer modem that is keeping you connected to the internet. Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=967 Innovation centre to focus on alternative energy to help reduce carbon emissions across the world Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=960 Vodacom, in partnership with the Wits Business School, on Monday saw twenty-four employees graduate from the Vodacom Advanced Executive Programme (VAEP). Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=962 Well over 3000 contestants arrived at the SABC's M2 Studio in Durban on Saturday 11 June and Sunday 12 June to take part in the last of six auditions for the 2011 Vodacom M-PESA Top Stars DJ talent search competition. The KZN-based event, which is being held in association with Ukhozi FM and Boxer Superstores, has now attracted almost 5000 competitors since the first audition in Vryheid over six weeks ago, taking Vodacom's "Power to you" to another level. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=958 Vodacom has partnered with The Khulisa's Youth out of School Ubuntu Club in Tembisa to help the community fight crime through a mobile technology project.  The telecommunications company has donated a computer and seven cellphones to the Club. These will be used by the young patrollers in the community to keep in touch and to report all crime incidents, as well as update the community on current events. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=955 JOHANNESBURG, 06 JUNE 2011- In less than two weeks since it was launched, Vodacom's revolutionary new Airtime Advance service has helped more than 200,000 people remain connected.  Airtime Advance makes it possible for prepaid customers to get R10 worth of airtime which can then be repaid the next time the customer recharges. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=957 It has already been two months since the Vodacom Change the World volunteers took up their various positions within their host organisations and all have been hard at work fulfilling the specific objectives which they undertook to deliver during the six-month programme. Here's what they've been up to: Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=950 With the opening of this year's Vodacom Origins of Golf Tour, thousands of children can look forward to benefiting from the Birdies for Kiddies campaign in which Vodacom donates R500 for every birdie scored during the tour to meet their needs. Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=951 As excitement for this year's Vodacom Challenge in July starts to build, several hundred elderly people are also looking forward to the thrill of once again properly seeing a soccer match. Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=952 Vodacom is pleased to announce the appointment of Sipho Maseko (BA, LLB) as Managing Director of Vodacom South Africa, with effect from September 2011. Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=946 Co-funded by Vodafone and the World Wide Web Foundation as part of a series of studies on the socio-economic impact of mobile, the 2011 SIM Report provides substantial evidence to suggest that extending data services to as many people as possible will deliver considerable economic and social benefit. Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=943 Durban - Ten designers reign supreme in the semi-finals of the Vodacom Durban July Fashion Challenge, after an elite panel of judges spent an arduous afternoon examining storyboard entries in the nationally run competition. Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=948 Vodacom's familiar collection wheelie bins will once again become a feature in the reception areas of its various offices across the country, as the company's annual Vodacom Volunteer Collection Drive kicks off for the winter season. Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=942 JOHANNESBURG, 22 MAY 2011 - South Africa's leading cellular network has once again blazed a new trail with the launch of Vodacom Airtime Advance, a service which will make it possible for prepaid customers to use mobile voice and data services when they run out of airtime. Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=944 Orlando Pirates hope that fortune will smile on them when they meet Lamontville Golden Arrows at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday 21 May in the final match of the 2010/11 Premier Soccer League season. Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=945 The Vodacom Challenge is back and bright red in 2011! After skipping 2010 to accommodate the hosting of the FIFA World Cup, South Africa's most high profile pre-season tournament returns to whet the appetites of football fans ahead of the new season under the brand new red Vodacom banner. Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=939 • Failing students improve scores to pass National Senior Certificate Maths Literacy and Pure Maths• eTutor SA project moves beyond pilot phase to fully converged  implementation plan• Vodacom converged satellite and mobile business solutions delivers the goods via the cloud Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=937 Credit to the team for the financial and operational results, delivered in an environment of mobile termination rate reductions, price reductions and inflationary cost pressure. This has been achieved through a sharp focus on the customer experience, the R6 311 million capital invested in our networks and delivering on our R500 million cost efficiency programme. The resulting 51% increase in total shareholder returns is really pleasing. Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=934 Durban - Unlock your bling, dust off your fascinators and re-string your mother's pearls as this year's Vodacom Durban July theme has just been announced as "A Right Royal Affair". Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=931 Durban - With just over a week until the deadline for the 2011 Vodacom Durban July Fashion Challenge, designers across the county are in a flurry to get their storyboard entries in for one of South Africa's hottest fashion competitions. Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=933 The Kwa-Zulu Natal city of Vryheid hosted the first of six auditions for the much-anticipated Vodacom M-PESA Top Stars radio DJ talent search competition on Saturday, 7 May 2011. The annual Kwa-Zulu Natal based event, which is held in association with Ukhozi FM and Boxer Superstores, has already unearthed a dearth of talent and will see the eventual winner spend an entire year training at Ukhozi FM, before joining the station as a presenter. Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=938 Vodacom Tanzania has launched two new services enabling its subscribers to access DStv Channels and radio on their mobile phones these all adds to the list of exciting product and services offered by Vodacom as the total communication network in the country. Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=923 Vodacom, along with Ukhozi FM and Boxer Superstores, is soon to kick off the first annual M-PESA Top Stars radio DJ talent search competition in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Beginning on 7 May 2011, auditions will be held at six different locations throughout Kwa-Zulu Natal, offering South African youth between the ages of 18 and 25 the chance to be the next big radio personality on Ukhozi FM. Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=924 On a weekend which saw KwaZulu Natal blessed with perfect warm and sunny weather, over 35 000 people attended the Vodacom Winter Festival, which took place at the Newcastle Show Grounds between 27 - 30 April. Billed as South Africa's largest four day festival, the event offered a wide variety of quality entertainment, which included performances by some of the country's most popular musicians, as well as boasting over 300 market exhibitors. Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=926 Durban - Western Cape fashion design students basked in the limelight at the regional judging of the Vodacom Durban July Young Designer Award storyboards which left an elite panel of judges in awe of the young talent emerging from the region. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=927 Durban - Gauteng fashion design students basked in the limelight at the regional judging of the Vodacom Durban July Young Designer Award storyboards which left an elite panel of judges in awe of the young talent emerging from the region. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=928 Durban - Eastern Cape fashion design students basked in the limelight at the regional judging of the Vodacom Durban July Young Designer Award storyboards which left an elite panel of judges in awe of the young talent emerging from the region. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=929 Durban - Free State fashion design students basked in the limelight at the regional judging of the Vodacom Durban July Young Designer Award storyboards which left an elite panel of judges in awe of the young talent emerging from the region. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200