Diluted HEPS of 348.0cps (1H24: 429.0cps). The decline was largely attributable to the currency depreciation in Ethiopia (53cps) and once-off costs in the International business.
Revenue up by 1.0% y-y to R73 538m, despite significant foreign exchange headwinds.
Contribution margin stable at 61.4%.
Operating margin down by 150bps to 21.9%.
Expenses increased by 1.9% y-y to R58 234m. Expense to sales up to 79.2% (1H24: 78.5%).
Interim dividend of 285cps (1H24: 305cps).
Cashflow from operations decreased by 5.0% y-y to R15 858m.
Mobile customer growth of +4.2% y-y in SA, +6.1% y-y in Egypt and +4.5% for International.
