A warm welcome to the second edition of One Spirit, your quarterly digital magazine connecting Vodacom Group employees across all eight of our African markets.

This edition of One Spirit is brimming with inspiring stories that celebrate five pillars that define our work: Customer, Simplicity, Growth, Purpose and Spirit.

In this quarter, we delve into the revolutionary world of artificial intelligence (AI) and explore how it’s transforming entire industries, including healthcare, climate solutions – and, of course, TechCo businesses like ourselves. Vodacom is embracing the AI revolution to improve our productivity and unlock our true potential, allowing us to focus on innovation and creativity more than ever before. We encourage all of you to #GrowWithUs through our AI learning programmes.

You’ll also be moved by the positive impact we’re making on the communities we serve, with stories showcasing the good work we’re doing across the continent. Whether it’s by redefining the landscape of financial inclusion in Mozambique through Vodafone M-Pesa, localising the manufacture of infrastructure in Ethiopia, or making youngsters’ dreams come true through the Safaricom Chapa Dimba football tournament in Kenya – we are making a difference in all our markets.

And to celebrate the incredible spirit of our Vodacom family, we’re sharing the inspiring stories of those who recently conquered the gruelling Comrades Marathon in South Africa. Their dedication and perseverance are a true testament to the Vodacom Spirit.

Get ready to be inspired by the stories of our Vodacom colleagues!

Stephen Chege
Chief External Affairs Officer: Vodacom Group