15th May, 2026 – Maseru. We are proud to release our 2025/26 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which details our strong commitment to fostering a sustainable, inclusive and resilient digital future for Lesotho. This report is a proof of our purpose-led strategy and our role as a key partner in the nation's development.

In FY2025/26, Vodacom Lesotho continued to translate purpose into measurable national impact, connecting more Basotho, deepening financial inclusion, investing in communities, supporting education and health, protecting the environment and maintaining the trust of customers, employees, partners and regulators.

This past fiscal year, we made significant strides in connecting Basotho and driving positive change. Our key achievements include:

• Digital & Financial Inclusion: We now achieve 99% 4G coverage across Lesotho with 350 4G sites and 267 rural connectivity sites. Our M-Pesa service has empowered 953,156 customers, while our device financing initiative has equipped thousands with smartphones, bridging the digital divide.

• Environmental Stewardship: We have achieved 100% renewable energy matching for our grid electricity consumption. Our commitment to the environment is reflected through environmental projects, including 160 indigenous and fruit trees planted in Maseru, underscoring our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and protecting the planet.

• Community Investment: We invested M23.1 million in community initiatives through the Vodacom Foundation and other contributions, focusing on education, healthcare, youth development and environmental projects. This includes supporting 598 students through GPE multiplier funding for school fees and saving an estimated 265 lives through 2,800 m-mama emergency calls.

• Trust & Governance: We achieved zero cyber security critical incidents, zero privacy fines and zero fatalities. Our commitment to creating an outstanding environment for our people is reflected in our 59.1% women in management and senior leadership roles, demonstrating our dedication to inclusive leadership.

Our ESG Snapshot for the year ended 31 March 2026 reflects progress across Vodacom's three purpose pillars: empowering people, protecting the planet and maintaining trust. More than being operational milestones, these figures represent learners connected to opportunity, families accessing financial services, patients receiving emergency support, entrepreneurs entering the digital economy and communities benefiting from responsible, trusted and inclusive technology.

As our leadership states, "Our 2025/26 ESG achievements are a clear manifestation of our commitment to connecting Basotho, protecting the environment and building enduring trust through responsible business practices."

We invite our partners, stakeholders and the wider community to explore the full report and join us on our journey towards a more connected and sustainable future.

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