Vodacom is currently negotiating with France’s Orange SA to form a strategic alliance in Africa aimed at exploring infrastructure collaborations to reduce costs on the continent, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. The telecommunications giants are examining potential partnerships in shared markets such as Egypt and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and are also identifying additional opportunities for cooperation.
The discussions include potential agreements for infrastructure sharing and joint efforts to enhance connectivity in rural areas. However, no final decisions have been reached, and an agreement may not be concluded, the sources indicated. Additionally, Vodacom, the largest mobile operator in Africa, is in discussions with other service providers in countries where it operates.
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