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has gone , and practical , implementable , next-step-focused solutions are being implemented to answer the questions asked above . It seems to be working .
If you had asked Juanita three years ago if South Africa was on par with the global digital advancement trends , she would have answered with an emphatic no . Today , however , she is positive that we are working hard towards achieving our digital transformation goals and are on track with our international counterparts , in some part thanks to the pandemic that highlighted the critical role of connectivity .
There is a lot to discuss around the topic of digital technologies and the role they play in our society . Juanita speaks of her industry with wisdom , insight and great passion . If I had to imagine a champion of the industry , then Juanita is just the person I would have in mind .
It is not only her expertise in the digital infrastructure space that is inspiring . Juanita also speaks about leadership and the role of women in the workplace with a fierceness that is showstopping . She is particularly passionate about the inclusion of the youth , and highlights their plight in every conversation she has . She uses words like ‘ inclusivity ’, ‘ equality ’ and ‘ opportunity ’. One cannot help but take a seat , listen and admire .
One thing is for certain – the country is in need of leaders who are able to harness their expertise , galvanise government and industry into action , and get stuff done to create an inclusive and prosperous Fourth Industrial Revolution in South Africa .
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Marian Geddes