Vodacom Tanzania’s Philip Besiimire’s Three-Year Scorecard: Growth, Discipline, and Dividends Vodacom Tanzania has demonstrated impressive financial momentum for the first half of 2025/26, driven by strong revenue growth and expanding cash flows. Despite a slight dip in net profit due to deliberate investments in a $100 million network overhaul, the company’s growth engines remain robust, positioning it for long-term success in Tanzania's evolving digital landscape.

Vodacom Tanzania has reported strong operational and financial momentum in the first half of 2025/26, underpinned by double-digit revenue growth, expanding cash flows, and accelerating performance in its core digital and mobile money businesses. However, the telecom reported a marginal dip in net profit linked to deliberate, short-term investment decisions. In the six months to September 2025, the telecom’s revenue grew by 24% to TZS 905.3 billion (UGX 1.31 trillion), lifting operating profit by 27.8%, and swung free cash flow into positive territory at TZS 24.9 billion (UGX 35.9 billion). While net profit after tax edged down by 1.2% to…