Vodafone Business will use IoT to boost Egypt’s agriculture sector

Details: Vaughan O'Grady; Category: Enterprise Ecosystems; 27 January 2026; 8279 views

Vodafone Business, a division of the country’s leading operator Vodafone Egypt, has announced its entry into Egypt’s agriculture sector, marking what is described as a significant expansion of its enterprise services into one of the country’s most critical economic areas.

The move is aimed at supporting agricultural productivity, operational efficiency and long-term sustainability through technology-driven solutions.

It is being implemented through a collaboration with Rakhaa For Agriculture Investments, which appears to be part of the Egyptian investment and consultancy group Rakhaa Holding.

The aim is to deliver an end-to-end smart agriculture solution built on Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. The project integrates connectivity, sensors, automated irrigation systems and data-driven decision-making tools designed to operate effectively at scale.

The Tech Review Africa news resource explains that the solution enables real-time monitoring and management of farming activities, allowing stakeholders to make informed decisions based on data collected from connected devices and sensors deployed in the field.

Automated irrigation systems form a core part of the deployment, helping optimise water usage in a country where water efficiency is a strategic priority.

Vodafone Business Executive Director Mahmoud ElKhateeb calls agriculture “a critical sector for Egypt that requires reliable infrastructure, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability”, and says: “The project is designed to improve productivity, reduce resource waste, and support sustainable farming practices.”

This is the second big news story from the Egyptian operator in recent days. It was recently announced that Vodafone Egypt’s customer base has now reached approximately 53 million subscribers across mobile and internet services, maintaining its position as the leading telecommunications provider in the Egyptian market by subscriber count.

Vodafone Egypt also announced strong financial results for the 2025 fiscal year, achieving record revenues of approximately EGP 55 billion (about US$ 1.17 billion), reflecting a 46.1% growth compared to the previous fiscal year.