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Two new Deposit and Send Money services have been added to the VodaPay super app. The innovation is the latest step in Vodacom Financial and Digital Lifestyle Services quest to make financial inclusion a reality for all South Africans.     “VodaPay’s new Deposit and Send Money services support our intention to accelerate digital and financial inclusion. Both banked and unbanked users can deposit and/or send money from their VodaPay Wallet, securely, cost-effectively and instantly. By building broader, more convenient offerings onto VodaPay, such as deposit and cash-out networks, we aim to enable more people to use and benefit from digital financial services,” says Mariam Cassim, Chief Executive Officer of Vodacom Financial and Digital Lifestyle Services.     VodaPay’s Deposit Money function makes it possible for users to add cash for free into their VodaPay Wallet through Vodacom stores and selected national retailers such as Pick n Pay and Pick n Pay Express, Boxer,...

South Africa has one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the world. In a bid to give youth a fighting chance in this tough economy, Vodacom has launched Get-a-Gig through NXT LVL with a three-year vision of connecting 1 Million Youth to jobs or gigs by 2024. The latest employment data, released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), highlights the dire state of the country’s economy. The data shows that unemployment rose to 35.3% from 34.9% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the last quarter of 2021. This is by far the highest level since the beginning of the  Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS)  Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) in 2008. Youth unemployment rate remains at a staggering 65.5%.   With these staggering figures and as part of Vodacom’s sustained commitment to empower the South African youth, Vodacom’s Get A Gig matches a job seeker (youth) with job opportunities or gig opportunities within Vodacom and its partners, while allowing them to Grow...

The VodaPay super app continues to grow from strength to strength. In the four months since its launch, VodaPay has garnered around 1.7 million downloads, with businesses of all sizes across South Africa getting on board to reap the benefits of this innovative digital platform. As we mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, Vodacom is particularly proud to support and empower women business owners who have joined more than 70 Mini Program partners, from leading retailers to SMEs, on the VodaPay super app. “We are so excited to see the calibre of female entrepreneurs who are jumping onto this digital highway. The digital capabilities of VodaPay provide the important tools needed to grow businesses irrespective of size. This International Women’s Day, we want to celebrate the valuable contribution these proudly South African women business owners are making to our economy and society,” says Mariam Cassim, Chief Executive Officer of Vodacom Financial and Digital Services. Cape Town-base...

As South Africa heads into the festive season after a tough 2021, many are looking to embrace the spirit of giving to those who need help the most. It is in this spirit that Vodacom has launched  ConnectforChange , a donation platform which enables customers to donate their airtime and/or cash to a worthy cause, with the aim of connecting beneficiaries for a better future.   As part of its commitment to create an inclusive society and improve lives, the  ConnectforChange  platform will enable customers to make a donation via the My Vodacom App; through *103# USSD string as well as via the newly-launched VodaPay super app. Customers also have the option to make a cash donation via EFT or *Bank Deposit. Making a donation is simple. Vodacom postpaid (contract) and hybrid (top-up) customers can make a donation ranging from as little as R2 up to R50 by adding the amount to their monthly bill, and prepaid customers can make a fixed donation of R1 or R2 which will be deduct...