At Vodacom, we play a crucial role in promoting decent work and economic growth by providing essential digital infrastructure that enables connectivity and innovation. By offering reliable communication networks, we facilitate remote work, e-commerce, and access to global markets, thus creating new job opportunities and fostering entrepreneurship. We invest in skills development and training programs, equipping our employees with the necessary tools to thrive in a digital economy. We support small enterprises through various initiatives and financial services, helping them to grow and succeed. Furthermore, we drive economic growth by supporting the digital transformation of industries, enhancing productivity, and enabling the creation of high-value services. Our commitment to sustainable business practices also ensures that economic progress is inclusive and equitable, contributing to the overall well-being of communities.

Vodacom has the following initiatives, platforms and services that contribute to the advancement of this goal: VodaPay super-app, VodaLend, Kwika, Tap on Phone app, Business Term Advance, Vodacom Financial Services, M-Pesa SME solutions, Wakala Songesha and Wezesha Wakala and M-Pesa Lipa kwa Simu

We also support SDG 8 through employment equity, fair pay and supply chain practices.

Transformation through B-BBEE in South Africa and localisation in other countries.