How the telecoms industry can address SA's structural issues

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Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes on how affordable data and improved connectivity can reshape the economy. From fostering entrepreneurship to expanding financial inclusion, he highlights how technology empowers underserved communities, creating jobs and opportunities in the digital age.

12 Dec English South Africa Business News · Politics

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