Vodacom operating profit increases 156.9% after Safaricom deal

Vodacom Group reported that its operating profit increased by 156.9% to R51.99 billion for the six months ended 30 September 2026, amid bumper performances from its Egypt and Kenya businesses.Headline earnings increased 25.7% to 587 cents per share, compared to 467 cents during the same period in 2025.