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358 and fixed line for consumers . We also have BCX , which is the largest ICT company in South Africa , and has an international footprint specialising in everything ICT-related . We really have become a fully diversified platform .” Coetzee believes there are substantial hurdles to overcome in the South African market . “ Navigating the market is the biggest challenge that we face . There ’ s a big drive to cut down on costs because people obviously want cheaper services ,” he says . “ There ’ s also the cultural challenge because there are things that typically work in other countries in packaging and delivering solutions that don ’ t work in South Africa . However , this isn ’ t unique to us and is also the case for many other telecom providers in the country . South Africa is extremely diverse and it ’ s important that whatever you do in packaging , it adds value and your service is reliable .”
In a bid to address a skills shortage in the country , the Explore Data Science Academy ( EDSA ) was established to increase local data science skills through partnerships and sponsorship from large organisations to tap
“ We really have become a fully diversified platform ”
Zjaen Coetzee , Head of Data Insights Management , Telkom
AUGUST 2020