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Covid-19 pandemic Dec/Jan
Year 5

as a catalyst to 2021

digitalisation

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he looming pandemic is far from over as a second wave has started in Pubishing Company : Info Age Holdings
European countries .Many people have adjusted their way of life to suit Editorial : Zeph Kajevhu
Tthe ‘new normal’. What really stands out from this pandemic is how : Reason Itumetse
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this tragedy has been a catalyst in the swift transition of business across the Digital Strategy &Design : Blessing Chisambi This software has revolutionised
world especially in Africa. As Africans we have always been laggards when it Marketing & Advertising : Gerald Mazikana alike have designed projects.

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