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    Promoted | The Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted consumer behaviour, affecting customer experience (CX) significantly. This is why an omnichannel platform is so vital today.

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    Promoted | Social distancing and lockdown measures have accelerated the digital transformation agenda. However, the costs associated with top-down digital enablement can limit the transformation process.

    Big changes to Joburg load shedding schedules

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    Eskom has firmed up a plan to implement load shedding in Johannesburg in two-hour blocks, instead of the current four-hour interruptions, with effect from 19 January.

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