Vodafone enters strategic consultancy agreement with Movicel Angola

Vodafone announced a strategic consultancy agreement with Movicel Angola on Wednesday, as part of its ‘Partner Markets’ programme in Africa.

The FTSE 100 telecoms giant said that under the non-equity agreement, it would provide strategic and operational support in a range of areas, including consumer marketing, technology, and business operations.

It said the strategic engagement would see both companies collaborate on further potential opportunities to benefit their customers.

“I am delighted to start this strategic engagement with Movicel, and I look forward to bringing the best of Vodafone's innovation, services and expertise to Angola to further develop the business and the wider digital economy,” said Vodafone Partner Markets chief executive Diego Massidda.

“I hope that this will build into a strong, lasting relationship that will benefit customers of both companies.”

Gianvittorio Maselli, chief executive officer of Movicel Angola, added that his company was “delighted” to start its strategic relationship with Vodafone, as part of its “transformation journey” for Movicel in Angola.

“This engagement will provide Movicel with technical and marketing expertise that will improve the quality of services we offer to our customers, and accelerate the expansion of digital services across Angola.

“I am excited to be working with a global leader in telecommunications, and leveraging their experience and expertise.”