Despite higher interest rates, elevated levels of inflation and currency volatility impacting earnings, Vodacom Group on Monday posted strong financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2023. The JSE-listed telecommunications company recorded group earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) growth of 35.1%, or 5.5% on a pro-forma basis, to R27.27-billion during the six months under review.