Experience

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  Vodacom Lesotho

  • Maseru District, Lesotho

  • Regulatory Affairs Manager

    • Jan 2018 - Present
    • Maseru District, Lesotho

    I am the lead regulatory affairs manager reporting to HoD External Affairs and regulatory.I am responsible for providing regulatory advisory and support to the company including consumer protection, economic regulation, drafting regulatory submissions which articulate Vodacom’s position aligned with the Company’s strategy. I support the entire business on regulatory and public policy issues and also ensure end to end regulatory compliance.I work closely and in collaboration with the internal teams, the Regulator and the Ministry of Innovation, communications, Science and Technology.

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  Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC

  • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

  • Regulatory and public policy Manager

    • Dec 2021 - Jul 2023
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    I was responsible for obtaining key regulatory decision to enable the company to launch services, I led the market review process for SE working with cross functional teams, lead the SIM registration process and unlocked key constraints for the company to accelerate registration, drafted Terms and Conditions for the different products and services with a focus on consumer and enterprise business units. I also drafted submissions to the regulator and to the government institutions where required to influence policy and regulation to support Safaricom’s strategic objectives whilst aligning the same with government priorities.I also established and maintained good relationships with the regulator (ECA), strategic partnerships such as National ID office, Police and government institutions.

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  Econet Telecom Lesotho

  • Lesotho

  • Manager- Legal & Regulatory

    • Jul 2011 - Dec 2017
    • Lesotho

    Executed legal and regulatory responsibilities

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  Vodacom Lesotho

  • Lesotho

  • Specialist-Legal contracts

    • Nov 2007 - Jul 2011
    • Lesotho

    Contracts specialist with an in depth knowledge and skill in contract management (negotiation, drafting). Drafted technical and non technical contracts ensuring that Vodacom is protected.Managed the contract management system