Double-Digit EBITDA Growth
The company delivered ahead of its double-digit EBITDA growth target with revenue reaching ZAR 81.6 billion, up 10.9%.
Customer Base Expansion
The total customer base increased by 8.6% to 223 million, with financial service customers reaching 94 million, up 13.1%.
Egypt's Strong Performance
Egypt contributed ZAR 7.8 billion to operating profit, an increase of 66.5% on a rand basis, supported by stabilized macro conditions.
Safaricom's Contribution
Safaricom contributed ZAR 2.1 billion to operating profit, up 65.3%, with Kenya's EBITDA margins at 57.3%, up 2.2 percentage points.
International Business Growth
Operating profit for international markets more than doubled to ZAR 2.1 billion, with EBITDA margins recovering to 33.9% from 28.2%.
Increase in Headline Earnings Per Share
Headline earnings per share rose by 32.3% to ZAR 4.67, supported by strong growth across various segments.
Dividend Increase
The Board declared a dividend of ZAR 3.30 per share, up 15.8%.
Strong Financial Services Growth
Financial services now account for 25% of profit before tax, with transaction value reaching $477 billion, up 13%.