Vodafone, Afrimax form partnership in Zambia

Vodafone and Afrimax Group - 4G telecommunications operator in sub-Saharan Africa - have formed a non-equity partnership in Zambia.

Under the deal, the two companies will offer customers high speed 4G data services using the 'Vodafone Zambia' brand.

The roll out of Vodafone Zambia for consumers and businesses will include the opening of Vodafone branded retail stores and kiosks in key locations, bolstered by a network of distributors and resellers and offering a full range of 4G handsets and devices, the two companies said.

The launch in Zambia further builds on the framework agreement between Vodafone and Afrimax, announced in November 2014, to co-operate and explore potential opportunities in a variety of territories in sub-Saharan Africa. As part of the agreement, Vodafone and Afrimax have already partnered to launch 4G services in Uganda.