PODCAST: Building a leaner, smarter telecoms business 

How has Cell C built a more agile business? And what does that say about reinvention in the corporate sector? Michael Avery sits down with company CEO Jorge Mendes for his take on sustainability, execution and collaboration.
June 22, 2026
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What does it take for a business to reinvent itself after facing repeated setbacks? In this episode of The Monocle Banking Podcast, Michael Avery sits down with Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes to unpack the company’s remarkable transformation and its vision for a new era of telecommunications in South Africa.

The conversation explores how Cell C has reimagined its operating model, embraced strategic partnerships and built a leaner, more agile business designed for long-term sustainability. They also discuss the importance of disciplined execution, and the evolving role of collaboration in the telecoms sector.

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Michael Avery

Michael Avery is a South African business journalist, broadcaster and columnist who spends his days interrogating CEOs, policymakers and markets on Classic Business and Business Talk.

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