http://www.vodacom.com/media_centre.php Vodacom - Media Centre http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=658 Durban - With just days away until one of Durban's hottest fashion spectacle's, three of the current Invited Designers, as well as the events fashion programme director Tiffany Prior lend some valuable advice for those still in search for the perfect raceday garment ahead of the 2010 Vodacom Durban July. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=657 Durban - With mere days away till Africa's Greatest Horseracing Event the 2010 Vodacom Durban July, the talk of the town is which of the twenty main race runners should get your bet and according to the sprouting beans that horse is Rudra. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=652 Pieter Uys, Chief Executive Officer, commented:"This was a positive start to our financial year with overall Group service revenue increasing 3.1% in constant currency. Our continued focus on broadband leadership paid off with Group data revenue growing 43.2%. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=653 Vodacom Yebo Millionaires has over the years changed the lives of many South Africans, be it by giving away cash, cars, cellphones to individuals or the many computer centres to schools all over South Africa. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=654 Bob Collymore, currently Chief Officer: Corporate Affairs has been appointed as the CEO of Safaricom, Kenya's leading mobile operator.  Bob will be joining Safaricom, which has Vodafone as a major shareholder, as of September.  Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=656 Herewith the photographs of the garments designed by the ten designers that form the Vodacom Durban July Fashion Challenge. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=650 Vodacom's decision to host their annual Vodacom Foundation Day, in celebration of Mandela Day, probably ranks amongst their wisest moves, as instead of hosting two separate events, the collective spirit of volunteerism gave added impetus to the company's employee volunteer programme. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=646 As one of 2010's chilliest winter spells grips South Africa, Vodacom today handed over the fruits of a 3-month collection drive to The Salvation Army's collection depot in Johannesburg. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=647 Two community projects supported by Vodacom through its Foundation teamed up this morning in Bloemfontein when bikers on the Nelson Mandela Bike Ride helped promote a South African National Blood Service (SANBS) collection drive in the city. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=642 Christian Bangani from Bizana was overcome with excitement yesterday (Tuesday, 13 July, 2010), he received the keys to his brand new Toyota Yaris courtesy of Vodacom Yebo Millionaires. Bangani, a vegetable stall owner, was astonished after receiving a call from the Yebo Millionaires game show that he'll be the owner of a brand new car. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=641 Vodacom staff across South Africa will volunteer their time on 18 July 2010 in a range of community activities in celebration of Mandela Day. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=640 With the World Cup 2010 coming to a close, Vodacom is already pulling together the lessons learned and using this to plan for future events. Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=639 Vodacom Business, together with Presence Technology, a global software provider of a modular based, all-in-one Call Centre Solution Suite, and INOVO, a call centre service provider, has developed a unique Hosted Call Centre product suite that will enable customers to focus on their core business while hosting call centre applications in the state-of-the-art Vodacom Business Data Centre. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=634 Following the launch of the 2010 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards, Vodacom, today announced the opening of the online submission of journalists' entries. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=638 If you are confused about which ADSL/Broadband solution will best suit your business needs - it's no wonder. The market is currently flooded with offers that are rather bewildering to the smaller business owner. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=632 When 8-year old Bavilynne* takes the field with the Springbok rugby team at the beginning of the SA vs Italy match on Saturday 26 June, she will no doubt have one eye firmly fixed on her hero, Schalk Burger. Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=631 A sizeable crowd of fans waiting to greet Bafana Bafana at the arrivals hall of the Bloemfontein Airport spoke volumes of the unconditional dedication of South Africans to their national team, to inspire them to make the most of their last chance to qualify for the second round. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=629 When 8-year-old Logan McClean runs onto the pitch alongside Springbok captain John Smit today, it will be a huge moment in his life, one that ranks alongside the operations he has undergone to correct the cleft lip and palate with which the youngster was born. Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=627 Vodacom, South Africa's leading mobile communications company, today announced the launch of its ninth annual Journalist of the Year Awards. The awards will see entries being received across 14 categories, with the regional awards following in September in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban, Bloemfontein and Johannesburg. The National Awards ceremony will be held in Johannesburg in early November. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=626 Vodacom Kwa Zulu Natal and leading Kwa Zulu Natal radio station Gagasi 99.5 fm have teamed up once again, with Vodacom sponsoring the new weekly Vodacom Night Shift show on Gagasi. The Hip Hop show will be hosted by the popular King Sfiso, and will air every Friday between 12am and 1am, starting on 5 June 2010. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=625 Vodacom will launch iPhone 4, the thinnest smartphone in the world with the highest resolution display ever built into a phone, in South Africa in the coming months. For more information on iPhone 4 please visit www.apple.com/iphone.  Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=620 OMG! Hav u hrd da 411 frm VDCM?  Dey r launching a nu brand 4 da uth  ;) Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=621 Vodacom, South Africa's leading cellular network, today announce LiveAds, a mobile and fixed Internet classifieds service that will be available to all South African cellphone and Internet users. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=624 Thirty seven senior citizens from disadvantaged communities today received the gift of sight - just in time to witness the world's biggest sports tournament taking place in South Africa! Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=619 Vodacom today joined hands with the Department of Education and several business partners to establish an ICT Resource Centre that will provide e-education facilities to educators and learners in the Nkangala region of Mpumalanga Province. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=618 Vodacom today launched a technology-enabled disaster fundraising platform, Vodacom Red Alert, which will enable its customers and employees to donate money to large-scale humanitarian disaster relief efforts using an SMS or USSD number. Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=614 The intensity of Bafana Bafana's preparation regimen increases on Thursday evening when they entertain Colombia in the first ever international fixture at the newly-refurbished ‘cathedral of football', Soccer City. Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=608 From 24 May 2010, through an innovative new marketing service available from Vodacom, incoming callers to Vodacom-sponsored employee cellphones will hear the Voice Behind Bafana Bafana song & message - encouraging callers to "join the voice behind Bafana Bafana", and providing even more exposure for Vodacom's brand campaign aimed to support 2010. Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=605 The Vodacom Bulls will invade Soweto on Saturday with more confidence as their hosts for the Vodacom Super 14 semi-final match, Orlando Pirates, have thrown their weight firmly behind the defending champions. Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=606 Yebo Millionaires first big winner for 2010 in KwaZulu-Natal is a 53 year old Vodacom customer who recently walked away a millionaire. Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=604 Having dispatched Thailand with consummate ease in their most recent outing, Bafana Bafana will face a sterner test of their mettle when they entertain Bulgaria at Soccer City on Monday. The occasion will mark the first international match to be played at South Africa's flagship stadium, the hallowed theatre in which the world champions will be crowned on 11 July. Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=598 Pieter Uys, Vodacom Group CEO, commented: "The environment in which Vodacom operates is very different to that seen a few years ago, and I'm pleased that the steps we have taken to reshape and reposition the Group are evident in these results.  Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=597 Three state-of-the-art mobile blood collection clinics that will reach blood donors in underserved and remote communities of KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and the Northern Cape were today handed over to the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) by the Vodacom Foundation. The clinics will enable SANBS to extend its services to areas in these Provinces that it has previously not been able to access. Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=594 Vodacom is more Proudly South African than ever! Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=593 Vodacom is pleased to announce the unprecedented arrival of Linkbook - a low-cost compact computer designed specifically to provide users with simple and affordable Internet access. Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=595 The greatest supporter of South African supporters, Vodacom, has summoned the spirit of the Rugby World Cup of 1995 as the perfect boost for Bafana Bafana ahead of their massive task on the world stage. Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=596 South Africa's national Soccer team, Bafana Bafana will return a compliment to the Vodacom Super 14 Champions by supporting them at Loftus Versfeld for their clash against the Crusaders. Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=589 Durban - An unusual horseracing celebration took place deep in the lush Shongweni valley where the KZN chapter of the South African Riding for the Disabled Association (SARDA) welcomed a 33% increase in support from the Vodacom Durban July. Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=590 Durban - With just over three months to the 2010 Vodacom Durban July, designers and fashionistas are trolling through the fabric isles and paging through the high-end fashion magazines following the announcement of this years theme "It's a Blooming Great Day". Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=588 As part of an innovative digital music partnership, superstar Danny K's new hit single, ‘I Get Up Again', is exclusively available to Vodacom customers on Vodafone live! until mid August. Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=584 Vodacom, South Africa's leading cellular network, and favourite advertiser according to millions of rugby supporters, scooped one of the most sought after awards at Tony Koenderman's annual AdReview Awards: Big Idea - Campaign of the Year. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=585 Vodacom is pleased to announce that from 1 May, customers will receive between 17% and 60% percent more data FREE, on all Data Bundles smaller than 3GB. Most customers will receive 20% more free data, and in certain instances will be paying as little as 17 cents per MB. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=586 Vodacom today made a contribution towards addressing the library shortage experienced by many South African schools when it handed over a mobile library to the Mokwena Primary School, Thaba Nchu. This is just one of sixty such libraries that were provided to schools through the help of the Vodacom Foundation. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=582 Axene, one of SA's hottest new singing talents, proved her new star status at the 16th Annual South African Music Awards (SAMAs) on Saturday 17 April, when she was awarded the much coveted SAMA for Best Pop Album: English. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=581 In terms of paragraph 3.4(b) of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements, companies are required to publish a trading statement as soon as they become reasonably certain that the financial results for the next period to be reported upon differ by at least 20% from those of the previous corresponding period. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=579 Vodacom Business will launch its Metro-Ethernet Fibre network (Metro E) today; a super-fast, last-mile fibre connection aimed at businesses in metropolitan areas who require a cost effective, scalable and managed communications solution.  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=578 In a nail-biting race over three laps on Tuesday, 20 April, Vodacom Business' Metro Ethernet Fibre network (Metro E) barely beat Formula OneTM* Driver's World Champion Lewis Hamilton in a neck-on-neck race between man against data. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=577 Long recognised as the greatest supporter of South African supporters, Vodacom has once again produced a vibrant, dynamic TV commercial which connects strongly with South African supporters. Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=576 "Mzansi, now is the time to make your voices heard!"That's the call from Enzo Scarcella, Vodacom Managing Executive: Marketing, who is urging all South Africans to unite in a dynamic display of support for Bafana Bafana. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=572 On Tuesday, 20 April, Formula One Driver's World Champion Lewis Hamilton will face a competitor even tougher than his fellow Formula One racing drivers - Vodacom Business' Metro-Ethernet Fibre network (Metro E). Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=571 Vodacom is pleased to announce that it is giving its contract customers free weekend or weekday evening minutes from the 1st of May 2010. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=569 From 1 April, Vodacom's iPhone customers no longer have to wade through a long list of voicemails messages by calling 121 to get to the really important one that confirms that new job appointment or bond approval or marriage proposal... Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=567 The dream of a young Eastern Cape woman to complete her education is in sight, thanks to the R1-million she won on Tuesday 16 March when her choice of nine lucky letters exactly matched those on Vodacom's Yebo Millionaires game show. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=568 Vodacom today announced that from midnight on Friday 9 April, for four consecutive weekends, Vodacom customers can browse the Internet on their cellphones, free of charge when using the Opera Mini 4.2 or 5.0 browser, enhanced by Vodafone. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=565 Vodacom's the Grid, South Africa's only location-based mobile social network, has partnered with e.tv to show the mood of the country daily, based on the Grid user data. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=566 Following a Vodacom Congo shareholders' meeting today, the Vodacom Group will be initiating arbitration proceedings under ICC rules in Brussels.  The shareholders failed to reach agreement on a number of issues including capital restructuring that would support the continued growth of the business. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=563 30 March 2010, Johannesburg: Vodacom and Nedbank today announced a joint initiative to bring M-PESA, the biggest global success story in mobile money, to South Africa. M-PESA is an innovative mobile money solution which has already seen enormous success in other African markets, as well as in Afghanistan; enabling even unbanked customers to transfer money from person to person using a cellphone. As Vodacom's preferred banking partner in the project, Nedbank has engaged proactively with the banking regulator, ensuring that the initiative will meet all requirements set out by the South African Reserve Bank. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=564 Learners at the Westridge Secondary School in Mitchell's Plain, Cape Town, had plenty to smile about today as their brand new school hall was officially opened, giving them a community asset that many other schools simply take for granted. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=562 For the second year running, Vodacom, South Africa's leading cellular network, will on Saturday, 28 March 2010, join millions around the world by switching off in support of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Earth Hour 2010. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=557 Vodacom Business has been awarded a multi-million contract by South Africa's leading hotel group, Southern Sun Hotels, to manage its Wide Area Network (WAN). The contract will run over a 36-month period and include the Multiple Protocol Labelling Switch for 58 sites over fibre, microwave, satellite and WiMax networks. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=553 A Port Elizabeth school's vision to provide technological expertise to its learners can finally be fulfilled after the school won a brand new computer centre in the Yebo Millionaires game show. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=555 Vodacom Group Limited is proud to announce the appointment of Portia Maurice as Chief Office: Public Affairs, effective 15 March 2010. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=554 An African adage, "umntu ngumntu ngabantu" rang true for Vuselela Combined School in the Eastern Cape, when the school benefitted from a brand new computer centre from Vodacom's Yebo Millionaires game show. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=549 Vodacom, South Africa's leading cellular network, today announced that Vodacom Prepaid customers can now make calls at the lowest all day call rate of just 2.8 cents per second (equates to R1.70 per minute). Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=546 Vodacom, South Africa's leading cellular network welcomed 23 new graduate students to its premier skills development programme for young tertiary-qualified South Africans; Vodacom Discover on 1 March 2010. Vodacom's investment of more than R26 million in its graduate programmes, over a period of 5 years illustrates its belief to develop and grow skills from within. Continuing its focus and investment in empowering women in the ICT industry, Vodacom ensured that 48% of the new graduates to join Discover are female. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=547 On Tuesday 23 February Yebo Millionaires' new service, UPICK, registered its first big winner - a millionaire!  Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=545 Nineteen young children who unfortunately suffer from craniofacial anomalies were happy beneficiaries of corrective surgery through the Johannesburg Craniofacial Programme, supported by Vodacom and Netcare. The operations will go a long way towards affording them a chance to enjoy happy and healthy lives. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=542 Johannesburg, Tuesday, 2 March 2010 - Vodacom, the Greatest Supporter of South African Soccer, hosted a celebration at Vodacom earlier this afternoon to mark 100 days  countdown to Bafana Bafana's match against Mexico at Soccer City on June 11. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=538 Over 50 000 high school learners will be better equipped in Mathematics and Science, following a R1.29-million contribution from the Vodacom Foundation. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=530 The opportunity for people living in remote rural areas in KwaZulu/Natal to receive treatment for visual impairments is a step closer today, following the formal handover by the Vodacom Foundation of a mobile eye care clinic to the province's Department of Health.  Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=462 The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has endorsed the amendment to the interconnection agreements between Vodacom and MTN, and between Cell C and Vodacom Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=461 Never won anything in a competition? Now is your chance to break that losing streak with Vodacom, South Africa's leading cellular network. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=457 Odd-lot and specific offers to shareholders holding up to 500 Vodacom sharesVodacom Group Limited ("Vodacom") today posted a circular to shareholders announcing two share repurchase offers. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=458 Vodacom filed the amendment to the interconnection agreements today - between Vodacom and MTN on the one hand and Cell C and Vodacom on the other - with ICASA for its consideration and review. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=460 The life of an unemployed single mother from the Eastern Cape changed forever on Tuesday last week (2 February) when she hit the Yebo Millionaires R1-million jackpot. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=456 Scintillating virtuosity and sensitive musicality from all six finalists made the choice of prize winners difficult, but in the end, Yura Lee of the Republic of Korea and Georgi Anichenko of Belarus were awarded first places in the violin and cello sections respectively of the Vodacom-sponsored 5th Unisa International String Competition on Friday 5 February 2010. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=455 A donation of R410 000 worth of equipment from the Vodacom Foundation will enable the only specialised neonatal care facility in the Nelson Mandela Metropole and surrounding district to better meet a growing demand for its services to premature babies. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=454 Vodacom is committed to the reduction of the interconnection rates as announced by the Minister in November last year. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=450 "This has been a positive quarter for Vodacom, featuring solid overall revenue growth and continued progress in building our data business. Despite a challenging economic environment and the continued impact from RICA, our South African business posted a 7.5% increase in revenue... Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=453 The final performances of the Vodacom-sponsored 5th Unisa International String Competition at the end of this week will have a definite Russian flavour with three out of the six finalists hailing from this country with a rich classical musical tradition. The other three finalists are from Republic of Korea, Armenia and Belarus. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=448 From January 2010 Vodacom Business customers will pay up to 50% less for their international Internet connectivity (local internet access portion included) - amongst the lowest prices for fully restored Internet Access services in South Africa. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=449 South African violinist Avigail Bushakevitz (left) continued to fly her country's flag high when she formed part of the 12 musicians from 10 countries selected to go through to the semi-finals of the Vodacom-sponsored 5th Unisa International String Competition. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=443 Three young South African musicians - one each from Cape Town, Durban and George - will be among the 27 competitors who will gather for the start of the prestigious Vodacom-sponsored 5th Unisa International String Competition in Pretoria at the end of this week. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=442 "Have to have it" shortly followed by "How do they do this?" will most probably be top of mind for any visitor to Vodacom's new iMAGINE store in Vodaworld, Midrand. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=441 We would like to set the record straight in relation to the allegations made in a recent Sunday Times article.  In response to accusations made by several former employees in 2008, an independent report was commissioned by Vodacom's shareholders, Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=439 Vodacom, through its Foundation, has responded positively to an approach by Rescue SA to contribute R1.5 million to enable them to fly their emergency relief team to Haiti, following the earthquake that has devastated that country. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=440 Vodacom's new intake of first-year bursary students today concluded a week-long orientation course designed to help them meet the demands of tertiary education and better prepare them for their chosen careers. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=438 The conclusion of the 5th annual Vodacom Beach Clean Up Campaign on 7 January, proved another significant step towards the preservation of South Africa's natural environment. During the 23 day campaign, which kicked off on 15 December 2009, 120 cleaners and 12 supervisors were stationed at twelve of the country's most popular coastal tourist destinations each day of the peak festive season, excluding Christmas day, to maintain the beaches. The Vodacom teams worked in partnership with the local municipal teams, who maintain the country's beaches throughout the year. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=435 Nine highly-respected and experienced doyens of string music from across the globe will adjudicate the Vodacom-sponsored 5th Unisa International String Competition, which begins on Saturday 23 January 2010. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=436 December 26, New Years Day and the 2nd of January proved to be busy days for the 120 cleaners and 12 supervisors, as well as the local municipal teams, who had the unenviable task of cleaning up twelve of South Africa's most popular tourist beaches as part of Vodacom's 5th annual Beach Clean Up Campaign. An average of 417 bags of litter were collected on each of the twelve beaches during these three days, a massive step up from the daily average of 103 bags. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=432 Vodacom Group ("Vodacom") has been in discussions with its minority shareholder in the DRC that could affect the relationship with this shareholder.  Although Vodacom has continued to constructively engage with 49% shareholder Congolese Wireless Networks ("CWN"), these discussions have thus far proven unsuccessful. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=431 South Africa's leading environmentalists have lauded the role of the Vodacom Beach Clean Up in raising awareness about the effects of litter on our coastline. The campaign, which commenced on Tuesday 15 December 2009, and which concludes on 7 January 2010, sees 120 cleaners and 12 supervisors stationed at twelve of our most popular coastal tourist destinations each day of the peak festive season to maintain the beaches, excluding Christmas day. The Vodacom teams work in partnership with the local municipal cleansing teams, who continued to maintain the country's beaches on Christmas day. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=433 Four leading South African composers will showcase their specially commissioned works in the first round of the Vodacom-sponsored 5th Unisa International String Competition which starts in Pretoria later this month. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=428 With South Africa's most popular beaches set for the annual influx of revellers on Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, Vodacom has urged beach goers to leave all glass bottles and containers at home. Although their 5th Vodacom Beach Clean Up Campaign will see 120 cleaners and 12 supervisors deployed at 12 of South Africa's busiest beaches, working in unison with municipal cleansing teams to keep our coastline clean and safe between 15 December 2009 and 7 January 2010, the potential dangers posed by broken pieces of glass still remains a big issue. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=430 The Vodacom Beach Clean Up Campaign received a boost from uShaka Sea World, in Durban, when the 120 cleaners and 12 supervisors who execute the campaign, were educated about the negative effects of litter on the coastal environment.   Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=427 An average of 462 bags of litter were removed over six days from each of the 12 beaches being cleaned as part of of the 5th annual Vodacom Beach Clean Up Campaign. The 23 day campaign will see 120 cleaners and 12 supervisors descending on South Africa's most popular tourist beaches over the festive season. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=425 With the 5th annual Vodacom Beach Clean Up Campaign now underway at 4 KwaZulu Natal (KZN) beaches, and 8 additional beaches countrywide, South Africa's local and international tourists will once again benefit from a safer and cleaner coastline. During the 23 day campaign, 120 cleaners and 12 supervisors will work hand in hand with the municipal cleaning teams to keep the selected beaches in pristine condition. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=424 The annual Vodacom Beach Clean Up campaign, which ensures that South Africa's most popular and busy beaches are litter free during the festive period, is back for a 5th consecutive year. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=418 Vodacom customers can comply with RICA regulations whilst enjoying their festive season at one of the many Vodacom Gig Rig promotions this summer. As part of their Vodacom Summer Campaign, the Vodacom Gig Rig will make appearances at multiple KZN locations, offering both holiday makers and Vodacom customers the opportunity to get festive, as well as go through the simple, quick and free SIM card registration. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=416 Vodacom's the Grid, South Africa's first location-based mobile social network available to everyone who has a WAP-enabled cellphone, has mapped out close to 11,000 HIV-related support services covering prevention, treatment and support across South Africa. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0200