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As part of Vodacom’s energy and carbon management strategy and commitment to reducing its impact on the environment, Vodacom has installed new solar-powered sites in Polokwane, Vereeniging and Bloemfontein.  Vodacom has invested over R8 million in these solar-powered sites, as part of its ongoing commitment to   securing alternative energy sources to power its operations where feasible.   These three sites are in addition to a solar project installed at a base station controller site in Randburg, Gauteng, in May last year.   Collectively, the three new sites will generate approximately 127 MWh of energy on an annual basis, which  will help to reduce the telco's carbon emissions and lower its electricity consumption. The solar panels will also ease the load on the sites’ batteries in the event of load-shedding, ensuring network reliability, quality and seamless connectivity for customers.   “ As the demand for digital services grows, we will need more energy...

The Vodacom Group Sustainability Report for the 2021 financial year shows companywide commitment in action when it comes to delivering sustainable socio-economic value and adherence to the philosophies of King IV on sustainable development.     “To date, we connect 123.7 million customers across our markets and are committed to providing affordable internet access to the next 100 million customers. Connecting for a better future is the purpose that drives us,” says Takalani Netshitenzhe, Executive Director of External Affairs at Vodacom South Africa.    “This Sustainability Report highlights our progress in meeting our purpose in an environmentally responsible way,” continues Netshitenzhe. “It documents our journey in creating a digital society that leaves no one behind. To this end, we are pleased to share a few cross-market milestones, as published in the report.”   Shaping a Strong Digital Society Vodacom champions digital and financial inclusion in many ways...