Vodacom Business Africa

What Vodacom Business Africa does

Vodacom Business Africa is the enterprise-focused ICT subsidiary of Vodacom Group, in which Vodafone holds a 65.1% stake. The unit sells managed connectivity, cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), and collaboration services to multinational organizations operating in Africa, with on-ground presence in 8 African countries and a stated service reach across 47 countries. Named enterprise customers include DHL.

Its core product portfolio spans hybrid MPLS-VPN and SD-WAN enterprise networking, public-cloud and hybrid-cloud services (including a co-engineered AWS Outposts Innovation Lab), enterprise IoT platforms (with a Local Breakout feature for data residency and low-latency workloads), and verticalized solutions such as the Digital Water Tower for the utility sector. Underlying technology combines carrier-grade terrestrial and satellite connectivity (including a Project Kuiper partnership with Amazon) with software-defined networking and IoT orchestration layers.

The business model is enterprise direct sales with subscription-based and managed-services contracts, layering IoT and cloud professional services on top of connectivity. The recent Huawei SD-WAN partnership indicates a deliberate expansion into the small, medium and micro enterprise segment, broadening the customer base beyond large multinationals. Revenues are not separately disclosed; the business operates as a non-reportable segment of Vodacom Group.

Name

Vodacom Business Africa

Legal name

Vodacom Group Limited

Website

https://vodacombusinessafrica.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Vodacom Business Africa, the enterprise ICT subsidiary of Vodacom Group, provides managed connectivity, SD-WAN, cloud, IoT, and collaboration services to multinational and increasingly SME clients across African markets, with on-ground presence in 8 countries and reach across 47.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise ICT Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed MPLS VPN Services (HDAIAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud PBX & Hosted Telephony (HDAIAHAB), Cloud‑Native & SaaS ADC / Load Balancing (Managed L4/L7) (HDAFAHAD), Collaboration & Unified Communications Management (UCaaS/VoIP) (BPAEABAK)

Keywords

• Enterprise ICT services
• Managed connectivity solutions
• Cloud enablement services
• IoT business solutions
• Unified communications

Headquarters

HQ city

Johannesburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Managed Connectivity Services: Provides managed fixed and mobile connectivity solutions for enterprise customers, including hybrid MPLS-VPN services. Revenue is generated through recurring service fees based on connectivity requirements and bandwidth needs.
2. Cloud and Hosting Services: Multi-cloud enablement solutions and cloud hosting services for distributed workloads. Revenue model includes recurring subscription fees for cloud infrastructure and managed services.
3. IoT Solutions: Internet of Things solutions for asset optimisation across enterprise environments. Generates recurring revenue through device connectivity fees and platform subscriptions.
4. SMART Collaboration: Unified communication and collaboration solutions for enterprises. Revenue generated through per-user subscription models.
5. SD-WAN Services: Managed SD-WAN service for SMMEs, enabling network expansion and cloud connectivity. Delivered as a managed service through the Huawei partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vodacom Business Africa sells managed fixed and mobile enterprise connectivity, multi-cloud enablement, IoT, and unified communication/SMART collaboration services to multinational organisations across Africa. Offerings are underpinned by a hybrid MPLS-VPN secure connectivity platform and supplemented by managed SD-WAN delivered in partnership with Huawei. The portfolio is sold on recurring subscription/managed-service contracts and supported by a 24/7 multilingual customer service operations centre.

Product overview

Vodacom Business Africa is an enterprise-focused ICT subsidiary of Vodacom Group and Africa's preferred pan-African Service Provider, offering a comprehensive portfolio of digital ICT services and platforms to multinational organizations. The product ecosystem includes Managed Connectivity Solutions (Fixed and Mobile), Multi-Cloud Enablement, Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions, and SMART Collaboration, all underpinned by a hybrid MPLS-VPN secure connectivity platform. Enterprise offerings are enhanced through strategic partnerships such as the Huawei SD-WAN service for SMMEs. The portfolio extends to financial services including VodaPay super-app, VodaLend credit products, and the VodaBucks Rewards Programme. Services range from hybrid private-public clouds to IoT solutions, enabling digitalization of businesses across Vodacom's extensive footprint covering 47 African countries with industry experts in 8 African countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vodacom Business: Enterprise-focused division of Vodacom Group offering ICT services to businesses
• Vodacom Business Africa
• Connectivity
• Cloud and Hosting
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• SMART Collaboration

Products and services

• Managed Connectivity Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Connectivity across 47 African countries through single provider relationship
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HuaweicoreTechnology or Integration · 31 July 2026Vodacom Business announced a partnership with Huawei to offer a managed, carrier-grade Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) service targeted at small, micro, and medium enterprises (SMMEs). The service enables rapid deployment, simplified administration, and supports businesses in modernising their connectivity infrastructure and cloud-based operations. Managing executive Ismail Gadi said the service allows SMMEs to expand their network reach efficiently.
• University of Johannesburg (UJ)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2026Vodacom, University of Johannesburg and AWS collaborate to grow South Africa's AI talent pipeline through skills development and training initiatives.
• Wits UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2026Vodacom Group and Wits University partner to develop Africa's Future Leaders through educational and skills development programmes.
• Amazon (Project Kuiper)coreTechnology or Integration · 2 March 2026Vodafone and Amazon Kuiper sign agreement to extend mobile coverage across Europe and Africa, leveraging satellite technology for enhanced connectivity.
• DHLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHL case study reference indicates an existing customer relationship where Vodacom Business Africa provides connectivity solutions. The case study is available as a downloadable PDF from the Vodacom Business Africa website.
• VodafonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVodafone holds 65.1% of Vodacom Group, providing global partnership enabling operations from 5 continents into 47 African countries. Vodacom leverages Vodafone's global resources, brand, and technology partnerships.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Emerging players

• Safaricom Enterprise: Enterprise arm of Safaricom (Vodacom's East African associate) offering connectivity, cloud, and IoT to corporates in Kenya and the region, partially overlapping with Vodacom Business Africa's East Africa coverage.
• Seacom: African submarine cable and connectivity provider extending into enterprise cloud-connect and managed network services, with overlap on the wholesale and large-enterprise connectivity layer.

Regional players

• Cell C Business: South African mobile operator offering enterprise connectivity and ICT services primarily within South Africa, comparable on regional enterprise mobile and fixed-line services.
• BCX (Business Connexion): South African enterprise ICT and managed services provider offering networking, cloud, and collaboration, comparable to Vodacom Business Africa's SMME and enterprise portfolio in the South Africa market.

Others

• Helios Towers: Pan-African tower infrastructure operator whose sites underpin Vodacom's network footprint; comparable as an adjacent infrastructure enabler for enterprise connectivity in Africa.

Direct peers

• Liquid Intelligent Technologies: Pan-African enterprise connectivity and cloud provider operating across multiple African countries with its own fibre backbone, cloud, and managed services portfolio. Most direct competitor to Vodacom Business Africa on multi-country enterprise connectivity.
• Orange Business Services:
• MTN Business: Enterprise ICT arm of MTN Group serving large corporates across Africa with connectivity, cloud, and IoT offerings, overlapping directly with Vodacom Business Africa on enterprise network services.
• Airtel Africa Business: Enterprise and carrier services arm of Airtel Africa offering connectivity and ICT solutions across multiple African markets, competing for the same multinational and large-enterprise accounts.

Broad incumbents

• AWS Africa (Amazon Web Services): Global hyperscaler partnering with Vodacom (AWS Outposts Innovation Lab) that increasingly sells cloud and connectivity services directly into African enterprises, representing both a partner and a structural competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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