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Vodacom Tanzania acquires Smile for $27.4 million to support 4G and 5G rollout plans​

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• Osamu Ekhator

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Published:
April 16, 2024
Subject(s): Telecoms

The news:​

• Vodacom Tanzania PLC (VTPLC), Tanzania’s leading telecom operator, has completed the debt-free, cash-free acquisition of Smile Communication Tanzania Limited, a small rival telecom operator, for TZS 68.8 billion ($27.4 million), to support its plans to launch competitive 4G and 5G network services.
• The agreement, signed by Vodacom Tanzania, Smile Telecoms Holdings Limited, and Smile Telecoms IP Limited (jointly Smile), will see Vodacom acquire 100% of Smile’s issued share capital at TZS 0.24144 per ordinary share.
• This acquisition, completed on April 3, 2024, comes just two years after Al Nahla Group, a Saudi investment fund, spent more than $235 million on a rescue deal.

In its public announcement, Vodacom reiterated that the acquisition is a strategic move to strengthen its network infrastructure and provide satisfactory customer service. The deal is expected to improve Vodacom’s mobile coverage and capacity.

The agreement grants Vodacom access to Smile’s 800MHz and mid-band spectrum. Additionally, Vodacom will use Smile’s 4G LTE network.

Vodacom will now consolidate its presence in Pwani, Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Dodoma, Mwanza, Mbeya, Kilimanjaro, and Arusha, as its 4G network coverage expands.

Furthermore, Vodacom plans to add a sizable number of new customers to its growing market share. As of March 2023, Smile had only 15,171 subscribers, indicating a 0.025% market share. Consequently, the new acquisition will do little to increase Vodacom’s market share.

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According to the most recent data from 2023, Vodacom led Tanzania’s telecom market with 30% of total subscriptions (19.1 million customers as of December 2023), followed by Tigo (28%), Airtel (27%), Halotel (12%), and TTCL (3%).


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In May 2013, Smile, which will now operate under the umbrella of VTPLC, introduced its 4G LTE mobile broadband service in Tanzania. 10 years later, the company had grown its customer base to 13,840 mobile subscribers.

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The new spectrum from Smile will add to the frequencies that Vodacom acquired in Tanzania’s auction in October 2022, where the company splurged $63.2 million to secure access to frequencies in 700MHz, 2.3GHz, and 2.6 GHz.

In a 2018 auction, Vodacom spent $10 million for rights to 20MHz in the 700MHz band. Vodacom’s spectrum holdings also include 900MHz, 1800MHz, 2100MHz, and 3500MHz.

According to its Annual Integrated Report for the year ending March 31, 2023, the telecom company deploys most of its spectrum for mobile services, while prioritising 2300MHz and 3500MHz for fixed 4G and 5G services.

Vodacom Tanzania acquires Smile for $27.4 million to support 4G and 5G rollout plans

Vodacom Tanzania has acquired Smile Communication Tanzania Limited for TZS 68.8 billion ($27.4 million) on a debt-free, cash-free basis to accelerate the rollout of its 4G and 5G network services.

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[Geza Ulole]

In Jamii Forums, cooldip1 and teargas are two distinct users with different posting styles and reputations. Here’s a comparison based on their activity and community perception:

cooldip1​

• Reputation: Generally seen as a neutral or positive contributor.
• Posting Style: Often posts informative, balanced, or discussion-provoking content.
• Engagement: Engages in debates without excessive aggression.
• Community Perception: Viewed as a reasonable member, though not necessarily a top influencer.

teargas​

• Reputation: Known for being controversial, confrontational, or provocative.
• Posting Style: Posts bold, critical, or inflammatory comments, often sparking heated debates.
• Engagement: Frequently involved in arguments, sometimes leading to moderation.
• Community Perception: Seen as a polarizing figure—some appreciate the boldness, while others find the approach disruptive.

Key Differences​

Aspect	cooldip1	teargas
Tone	Neutral/Respectful	Aggressive/Provocative
Debate Style	Logical/Discursive	Confrontational/Direct
Moderation Risk	Low	High (may face warnings/bans)
Fanbase	Respected by moderates	Liked by those who enjoy heated debates

Who Wins?​

• If you prefer civil discussions, cooldip1 is better.
• If you like hard-hitting, no-holds-barred debates, teargas stands out.

Final Verdict: Depends on the forum's mood—cooldip1 for constructive talks, teargas for drama and fiery exchanges.
Would you like insights on their most famous debates?

umeipata wapi hii? Wish to know myself nina uhakika kwenye provocative/confrontational nipo!

 

[President of China]

Hii nimetoa kwenye Deepseek 😁

Halafu kama unataka kuzifanyia Analyis hizi AI zinakuwa zipo very biases.
Gemini na ChatGPT Ukiweka jambo lolote kuhusu Kenya with Tanzania zina favor Kenya. Nadhani wameweka Conditions kwenye Codes zao kuipa favor kenya
Deepseek Huwa ina favor Tanzania. So hizi AI siyo za kuziamini sana, maana ndani yake zinaeneza propaganda.

Kama huamini wewe Andaa topic moja inayohusu Kenya na Tanzania upeleke kwenye AI zote hizo, kisha ulete majibu. Mimi nilishafanya utafiti kwa kina.

 

[ichoboy01]

wasione hii trust me wataumia sana 😂

View: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMn9Tcvs1eH/?igsh=MWdjZ2Z1ajJza2toaQ==

 

[Mpwimbe]

Nimekuja kugundua ukanda huu ni Tanzania pekee ina ahueni ya maisha


View: https://youtu.be/XQFLmOo41ns?si=N-s9DtOrLxHqJLQe

Ethiopia wana matatizo sana ila wanayaficha mbele ya wageni.

Walianzisha ADDIS ABABA DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR PROJECT, wakapamba sana Addis Ababa na wamevunja nyumba zote za masikini.

Ikitokea Slum tu wanafukuzwa. Kuna makabila yanalalamika yamefukuzwa hapo town na kupewa ambao siyo wenyeji.

Huko Tigray kuna vita ya kikabila.

Watu karibu 200M lakini Addis ababa watu wachache.

 

[President of China]

Wakenya watafika huku wamechoka sana

 

[Teargass]

You must be living under a rock if you haven't heard!

Boeing ran into some hiccups with a supplier who couldn't deliver parts thanks to COVID and the Ukraine war.

So it was only your planes that had those problems? And how come you needed spare parts after only two months of operation?

 

[President of China]

umeipata wapi hii? Wish to know myself nina uhakika kwenye provocative/confrontational nipo!

Here’s an analysis of the JamiiForums user Geza Ulole based on their profile and notable participation—particularly in threads about Kigamboni and the Geza Ulole area:

🧠 Profile Overview​

Geza Ulole (username: Geza Ulole) is a well‑established member of JamiiForums with JF‑Expert Member status. His notable early contributions begin around October–November 2009, including a thoughtful and nostalgic thread exploring the meaning and cultural significance of the term “Geza Ulole” and its roots in Tanzania’s ujamaa-era history JamiiForums+6JamiiForums+6JamiiForums+6.

📌 Posting Style & Themes​

Cultural/Historical Narratives​

• In posts like “Geza Ulole”, he explores collective memory—discussing songs, school chants, and the historical context of the Geza Ulole settlement—bringing in sociocultural insights and personal curiosity JamiiForums.

Real‑Estate & Local Geography​

• In more recent threads, others discuss buying or selling plots in Geza Ulole, Kigamboni. Although he hasn't posted these, his name is deeply tied to the local area and cultural identity—making him a logical contributor or reference in such contexts JamiiForumsJamiiForums.

Community Engagement​

• He initiated reflective discussion, generating responses from respected members like M Malila, Companero, K KGM, and M Mkandara who expanded on local history, development, and land value trends in the area JamiiForums.

📊 Behavioral Traits​

Trait	Description
Curious & Reflective	Posts that explore cultural or historical meaning (e.g. childhood sayings or local heritage).
Informative & Contextual	Contributes context about places, history, and local transformation over time.
Low-Profile Recent Activity	Primary contributions appear to be from 2009–2010; less visible in more recent threads.
Stimulator of Discussion	Encourages further exploration by other users, acting as a springboard for deeper dialogue.

✅ Conclusion: Geza Ulole’s Behavior​

Geza Ulole appears as a thoughtful, culturally engaged participant who sparked meaningful reflection on Tanzanian heritage—especially regarding the Geza Ulole area and its social significance. While his posting activity is more dormant in later years, his early contributions reveal someone keen on unpacking collective memory, transforming local lore into community knowledge, and catalyzing respectful discourse.

🗣️ Key Quotes by Geza Ulole​

1. On the phrase “Geza Ulole”:
   

   “Kuna mtu anafahamu maana ya neno Geza Ulole? Nakumbuka miaka ya nyuma (primary school) tulikuwa tunatukanana kwa kusema ‘wewe wa Geza Ulole’ lakini hatukuwa tukijua maana yake.”

   ➤ Translation: “Does anyone know the meaning of the term Geza Ulole? I remember back in the day (primary school) we used to insult each other saying ‘you’re from Geza Ulole’—but we never really knew what it meant.”
2. Curiosity and reflection:
   

   “Hivi Geza Ulole ilikuwa wapi hasa? Na je ilikuwa kweli ni sehemu ya wahuni au maskini?”

   ➤ “Where exactly was Geza Ulole? And was it really a place of thugs or the poor?”

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💬 Community Reactions Sparked by His Post​

His post triggered responses from veteran members who provided rich historical and urban context:

• M Malila replied:
  

  “Geza Ulole is a real place, located in Kigamboni. It was initially a government resettlement area during the ujamaa era, meant for people displaced from other parts of Dar.”

• K KGM added:
  

  “There were even songs in the 1980s mocking ‘watoto wa Geza Ulole’... but things have changed. Nowadays, Geza Ulole is highly sought-after for land development.”

 

[Teargass]

In Jamii Forums, cooldip1 and teargas are two distinct users with different posting styles and reputations. Here’s a comparison based on their activity and community perception:

cooldip1​

• Reputation: Generally seen as a neutral or positive contributor.
• Posting Style: Often posts informative, balanced, or discussion-provoking content.
• Engagement: Engages in debates without excessive aggression.
• Community Perception: Viewed as a reasonable member, though not necessarily a top influencer.

teargas​

• Reputation: Known for being controversial, confrontational, or provocative.
• Posting Style: Posts bold, critical, or inflammatory comments, often sparking heated debates.
• Engagement: Frequently involved in arguments, sometimes leading to moderation.
• Community Perception: Seen as a polarizing figure—some appreciate the boldness, while others find the approach disruptive.

Key Differences​

Aspect	cooldip1	teargas
Tone	Neutral/Respectful	Aggressive/Provocative
Debate Style	Logical/Discursive	Confrontational/Direct
Moderation Risk	Low	High (may face warnings/bans)
Fanbase	Respected by moderates	Liked by those who enjoy heated debates

Who Wins?​

• If you prefer civil discussions, cooldip1 is better.
• If you like hard-hitting, no-holds-barred debates, teargas stands out.

Final Verdict: Depends on the forum's mood—cooldip1 for constructive talks, teargas for drama and fiery exchanges.
Would you like insights on their most famous debates?

So I'm your marking scheme hapa JF? Hadi Chatgpt lazima mniekee ndio mate a good chance of measuring yourselves?

Kweli nimebaka hii thread.

 

[Chamoto]

Kwanza unatakiwa ujifunze.
Kwenye katiba hatuiti vifungu hizo ni ibara, Kwenye sheria ndio tunaita vifungu au katiba zingine ambazo siyo katiba ya nchi.

Pili: Ibara ya 30(1)(2) Inaeleza utaratibu wa kunufaika na haki zote.
Ibara ya 30(2) Inazipa nguvu sheria kutungwa kwaajili ya kusimamia Uhuru.
Sasa uhuru wa kuabudu.

Sheria inayohusika ni The Societies Act [Cap. 337 R.E. 2002]
Kifungu cha 12-13 kinazungumzia mamlaka ya Msajili kukubali au kukataa usajili ikiwa anaona shughuli za jumuiya zinaweza kuhatarisha amani au usalama wa taifa.
Sheria inahitaji kila jumuiya ya dini kuweka katiba yao, madhumuni, viongozi, na mahali pa makao makuu.

Naomba sasa utueleze ni wapi Serikali imekosea?

Ni amani ipi waumini waliyohatarisha?

 

[President of China]

Ni amani ipi waumini waliyohatarisha?

Brother hili swali unaniuliza mimi? Maana Sheria inayosimamia issues za dini inasimamiwa na msajili ambaye yupo na mamlaka ya kusimamisha Usajili wa Dini.
Kwenye kanuni inaelekeza kama Taasisi imesimamishwa na Msajili wanakata Rufaa kwenda kwa Waziri wa Mambo ya ndani. Kama wataona hawajatendewa haki
Ibara ya 30(3) ya katiba ya Tanzania imeweka utaratibu:

Brother soma Ibara ya 30 utaelewa vizuri. Nchi inaongozwa kwa utaratibu, kama mtu anaona ameonewa anatakiwa kufungua kesi mahakamani. Na wakati unafungua kesi mahakani zuio la msajili litaendelea kutekelezwa mpaka mahakama itakapotoa utaratibu.

 

[Chamoto]

So it was only your planes that had those problems?

All dreamliners made around that time.

And how come you needed spare parts after only two months of operation?

Any evidence of this bogus claim?

 

[coodip1]

Brother vikao halali vinavyotakiwa kukaa ni vikao gani?

Hebu taja kifungu chochote cha katiba ya CCM inasema hivyo. Au eleza kanuni ipi inaongelea hicho.

Mkutano mkuu ndio mamlaka ya juu ya mwisho ya CCM. Hakuna mamlaka mengine juu ha hapo.

Ndio maana baada ya mapendekezo yalipotolewa na mkutano mkuu, mkutano mkuu uliielekeza NEC kukaa na kuandaa utaratibu.
NEC ilitekeleza maelekezo ya Mkutano mkuu.

Someni mjifunze Organization za vyama zinavyofanya kazi.

CC ipo juu na Sekretarieti, NEC ipo juu ya CC na Mkutano mkuu upo juu ya NEC.

Someni vitu muache kuonesha kutokuelewa kwenu kwenye public na mnalazimisha kuwa ni sahihi while not true. Mnajibu kwa hisia kuliko facts.

Embu tuaangazie Chadema kidogo msajili anasema mchakato wa kuchagua viongozi haukuwa halali wakati baraza kuu lilipitisha viongozi wapya wa chadema na tuliona myukano ulivyokuwa mkali na ulikuwa live on television. Mimi naongea bila kuwa na maslahi popote naomba nieleweke hivyo.

One should not ask others to uphold a standard they are not willing to uphold for themselves. A part of my responsibilities when I served as an Ambassador was to encourage other nations to respect… | Michael Battle

One should not ask others to uphold a standard they are not willing to uphold for themselves. A part of my responsibilities when I served as an Ambassador was to encourage other nations to respect democracy, not to limit the freedom of the press and the freedom of expression, to allow the media...

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[coodip1]

How can a new plane has a mechanical problem within less than a month of operation?

Reasoning ya kipumbavu sana. Are all Kenyans this stupid?

 

[Chamoto]

Brother hili swali unaniuliza mimi? Maana Sheria inayosimamia issues za dini inasimamiwa na msajili ambaye yupo na mamlaka ya kusimamisha Usajili wa Dini.
Kwenye kanuni inaelekeza kama Taasisi imesimamishwa na Msajili wanakata Rufaa kwenda kwa Waziri wa Mambo ya ndani. Kama wataona hawajatendewa haki
Ibara ya 30(3) ya katiba ya Tanzania imeweka utaratibu:

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Brother soma Ibara ya 30 utaelewa vizuri. Nchi inaongozwa kwa utaratibu, kama mtu anaona ameonewa anatakiwa kufungua kesi mahakamani. Na wakati unafungua kesi mahakani zuio la msajili litaendelea kutekelezwa mpaka mahakama itakapotoa utaratibu.

Hizi ni siasa tuu, hakuna ukiukwaji wa sheria hapo.

Tatizo hapa ni Gwajima kuongelea utekaji unaotokea na kipindi kile akihoji kuhusu chanjo za uviko.

Sasa kuzuia waumini ni kwa bifu la Gwajima na serikali ni uonevu.

 

[concordile 101]

Propaganda zako jiwekee, KQ has been donating aircrafts and aircrafts parts to education instituitions. Wewe unaweza peana mali sio yako? Air Tangagiza imewai peana hata mgrudumu?

Eti donating , yaan ukadonate scraper ujisifie eti umetoa ndege 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

[coodip1]

How can a new plane has a mechanical problem within less than a month of operation?

You have never seen new cars being recalled? Au ni ujinga umekujaa kichwani?

 

[President of China]

Embu tuaangazie Chadema kidogo msajili anasema mchakato wa kuchagua viongozi haukuwa halali wakati baraza kuu lilipitisha viongozi wapya wa chadema na tuliona myukano ulivyokuwa mkali na ulikuwa live on television. Mimi naongea bila kuwa na maslahi popote naomba nieleweke hivyo.

One should not ask others to uphold a standard they are not willing to uphold for themselves. A part of my responsibilities when I served as an Ambassador was to encourage other nations to respect… | Michael Battle

One should not ask others to uphold a standard they are not willing to uphold for themselves. A part of my responsibilities when I served as an Ambassador was to encourage other nations to respect democracy, not to limit the freedom of the press and the freedom of expression, to allow the media...

www.linkedin.com

Katiba yao inaogelea Baraza Kuu ndio lenya mamlaka ya kuchagu viongozi watakao tengeneza baraza kuu? Au Mkutano Mkuu ndio wenye mamlaka ya Kuchagua viongozi wa Baraza kuu?

Nipatie utaratibu wa chadema kulingana na katiba yao.

 

[concordile 101]

Kuna watu hawaoni hilo! Hiyo terminal itaenda kuwa link kati ya SGR na Msavu Terminal na pia mabasi ya mikoa yanayoanzia Morogoro na mabasi ya ndani ya mkoa wa Morogoro! Sioni zaidi ya hilo! Pia malori yatapata nafasi ya kuchukua na kupeleka mizigo!

Kiukweli inabidi ifike hatua hakuna lorry kuingia mjini dar es salaam, kuna muda huwa naona kama kwala ififaaa sana kuwa morogoro

 

[President of China]

Hizi ni siasa tuu, hakuna ukiukwaji wa sheria hapo.

Tatizo hapa ni Gwajima kuongelea utekaji unaotokea na kipindi kile akihoji kuhusu chanjo za uviko.

Sasa kuzuia waumini ni kwa bifu la Gwajima na serikali ni uonevu.

Sasa brother hayo ni maneno yako ya emotions. Mambo ya sheria hayaendi kwa emotions. Kama unaona Taasisi yako imeonewa nenda kashitaki mahakamani. Huo ndio utaratibu wetu Tanzania.

Police wanatekeleza agizo halali lilotolewa na msajili wa Mashirika ya Dini.
Sasa wewe hoja yako ya kisheria ni ipi? Maana kanisa la Gwajima lilisajiliwa kwa mujibu wa sheria na limesimamishwa kwa mujibu wa sheria. Sasa unatakiwa ufuate utaratibu huo huo. Tofauti na hapo utakuwa unakaidi agizo halali la sheria na ukifunguliwa crime case itakuwa haki yako.