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DRC: Vodacom Had 6.4M M-Pesa Users in 2024, Up 28.4% YoY

DRC: Vodacom Had 6.4M M-Pesa Users in 2024, Up 28.4% YoY

Over the past year, Vodacom RDC, the Congolese subsidiary of South Africa’s Vodacom Group, had 6.4 million active mobile money or M-Pesa users. According to official documents reviewed by Bankable, the figure is 28.4% more than in 2023 when the number of M-Pesa users stood at 5.88 million. Active users regroup users who utilized the service at least once during the previous month.

The surge in M-Pesa active users highlights the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a strategic market for the service outside Kenya. It also contributed significantly to Vodacom’s financial performance. Preliminary results for Vodacom’s financial year (April 2024 to March 2025) indicate that M-Pesa transactions in the DRC generated R2.67 billion—approximately $145.8 million at an average exchange rate of 17.8 rand per dollar. These figures await confirmation through audited data.

Vodacom dominates the DRC’s mobile financial services market, holding over 53% market share with 13.1 million subscribers (including inactive accounts) as of mid-2024, according to data from the telecommunications regulator. 

During this period, M-Pesa recorded $85 million in revenue, making it the most profitable service in the sector, outpacing competitors like Orange Money, Airtel Money, and Afrimoney, which collectively generated $89.2 million.

Despite its dominance, Vodacom faces intensifying competition. In Q2 2024, M-Pesa’s revenue declined by 4.19% compared to Q1, while rivals gained ground. Airtel Money posted $31.9 million in revenue a 6.5% increase while Orange Money grew by 12.3%.

The DRC’s mobile financial services market remains underpenetrated with a usage rate of just 25.7%, offering significant growth potential for all players.

This article was initially published in French by Georges Auréoles Bamba

Edited in English by Ola Schad Akinocho

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