{"id":66852,"date":"2026-02-17T20:25:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T20:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/vodafone-group-chief-visits-hon-minister-moorosi"},"modified":"2026-02-17T21:36:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T21:36:11","slug":"vodafone-group-chief-visits-hon-minister-moorosi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/vodafone-group-chief-visits-hon-minister-moorosi","title":{"rendered":"Vodafone Group Chief Visits Hon. Minister Moorosi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>Vodafone Egypt&#8217;s CEO, Mohamed Abdullah, visited Lesotho to meet with Minister Nthati Moorosi. The discussion focused on a digital partnership that aims to assist the Lesotho government in its digitization efforts, drawing on successful models from Kenya and Egypt. Key Vodacom executives also participated in the meeting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong> <\/span>Vodafone Egypt Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mohamed Abdullah and Vodacom International Markets alongside the Vodacom Lesotho group executives paid courtesy call to the Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation Hon.<\/p>\n<p>Nthati Moorosi. It is during this courtesy that the group with the Minister\u2019s envoy discussed digital partnership. This partnership will help Lesotho government digitize with the help of Vodacom as it did in Kenya and Egypt.<\/p>\n<p>The Vodacom group was represented by Mr. Ayman Essam \u2013 Chief Officer Regulatory and External Affairs Vodacom Group, Mr Mohale Ralebitso \u2013 Chief Executive Officer, Vodacom Lesotho and Mr.Ts\u030cepo Ntaopane \u2013 Head Regulatory and External Affairs Vodacom Lesotho while MICSTI was lead by Hon. Moorosi, Principal Secretary Mr. Kanono Ramashamole, Director ICT Mr. Thapeli Tjabane and Chief Legal Adv. \u2018Makamohelo Mofilikoane to mention a few.<\/p>\n<p>Vodafone has been a significant player in telecommunications across Africa, providing various services that enhance connectivity and digital solutions. In recent years, the focus on digital partnerships has increased, especially in developing countries like Lesotho, where technology can significantly impact economic growth and governance. The collaboration between Vodacom and local governments aims to leverage technology for improved public services and infrastructure development, reflecting a broader trend in the region towards digital transformation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Lesotho<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know Vodafone Egypt&#8217;s CEO, Mohamed Abdullah, visited Lesotho to meet with Minister Nthati Moorosi. The discussion focused on a digital partnership that aims to assist the Lesotho government in its digitization efforts, drawing on successful models from Kenya and Egypt. Key Vodacom executives also participated in the meeting. Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. 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