Unity in action: employee events ignite our Spirit
The Vodacom Spirit of unity, team-building and shared experiences shone through in the most recent employee events across our markets, fostering a vibrant and inclusive culture. From thrilling competitions to cultural celebrations, we cultivate connection, well-being and the joy of being part of an extraordinary team.
Vodacom Tanzania’s Staff Bonanza brings a boost of energy
At this year’s Staff Bonanza, Vodacom Tanzania employees rallied together for a day of relaxation, connection and celebration of their hard work and achievements. Congratulations to all the Bonanza winners and thanks to everyone for your enthusiastic participation.
The event infused the Vodacom Tanzania team with renewed energy and joy, encouraging us to stay active, fit and healthy as we move forward.
From sack races to morabaraba at Vodacom Lesotho’s Spring Carnival
To usher in the new season, Vodacom Lesotho organised a vibrant Spring Carnival filled with teamwork and friendly competition. Activities ranged from sack races and ring toss to archery, with enthusiastic participation from all. Classic games like Jenga and morabaraba added a cultural flavour, showcasing the dynamic #LifeAtVodafone.
Beyond games, the Spring Carnival focused on connecting, recharging and creating shared memories, starting with an aerobics and dance class and followed by healthy snacks and a variety of competitive and non-competitive games.
Living our Spirit and heritage at Vodacom South Africa
Vodacom South Africa combined the Spirit of Vodafone Day with Heritage Day, celebrated on 24 September. Staff enjoyed a special visit from the Kaizer Chiefs football club and participated in a heritage walk at Midrand campus, dressed in traditional attire reflecting their culture.
The event transcended job functions and roles, fostering connection and fun. The Exco team and LGBTQI+ community also met to discuss the importance of an inclusive and equitable workplace that offers psychological safety to all.
Thriving together at Safarilympics
Safarilympics, reflecting Safaricom’s Thrive pillars – Mind, Body, Heart & Soul – reminded us that our well-being fuels our performance. Starting in early October, staff from across Kenya gathered for a day of sports, fun and engagement. The events included field games, swimming and athletics, culminating in a staff party in the evening.
The initiative has four objectives:
- To bring to life the Spirit of Safaricom
- To revitalise employees’ mindset towards adopting physical fitness
- To entrench HUMANNESS as an enabler of the Spirit of Safaricom among staff
- To inject a sense of fun, joy and mental well-being among employees.
This year’s Safarilympics journey began in the scenic Nanyuki for the Mountain edition, moved to the sandy beaches of Diani for the Coast edition, visited Eldoret for the Rift & Greater Western edition, and concluded with the Nairobi Metropolitan edition on 8 November. By the end, more than 4 000 colleagues had recharged, reconnected, and celebrated as both teams and individuals.
Safaricom Ethiopia – a strong team for strong service
Our colleagues in Ethiopia recently spent a weekend nurturing the Spirit of the Safaricom Ethiopia family during their inaugural annual staff sports day. The event brought the team closer together, enhancing cohesion and a commitment to collectively pursue our vision.
The sports day highlighted the importance of effective communication in teams that collaborate successfully; they remain connected and engaged. By sharing best practices and experiences, they create a collaborative environment where everyone is motivated to go the extra mile with resilience, ultimately to best serve our customers.
