JSE-listed Vodacom Group on Monday posted a 2.7% decline in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to R26.56-billion; however, on a normalised basis, Ebitda increased 8.5% during the six months ended September 30. The group’s reported headline earnings a share declined 19.4% to 353c, largely attributable to a currency depreciation in Ethiopia and one-off costs in Vodacom’s International business, while earnings a share decreased 18.4% to 354c apiece.