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Digitisation and the importance of bridging the digital divide


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According to a report released by Accenture, digital initiatives can help South Africa unlock over R5 trillion in value


over the next decade—with value of R1.4 trillion created in 2026 alone. Despite this promising outlook, South Africa is falling behind with digitisation according to a report from PwC


In this episode, I speak to Charmain Houvet, Senior Director: Government Affairs at Cisco Africa, about the hurdles that need to be overcome with regards to digitisation in South Africa — and the rest of the continent — digital inequality and the socio-economic impacts we face if it’s not addressed as well as the importance of diversity. inclusivity and representation in the internet of the future.



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