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Charl du Plessis has extensive experience in strategic operations and digital product development, currently serving in a key role at rain South Africa since August 2019. Prior roles include Implementation Lead at Retro Rabbit, Head of Digital Product Development at Kwesé, and Product Development Channel Manager at Barclays, where responsibilities ranged from formulating digital strategies to managing product portfolios across various platforms. Charl's early career included significant positions at Vodacom, Microsoft MSN, Mxit, and Absa, focusing on product strategy, commercialization, and partnership development in the digital and VAS sectors. Charl holds a degree in Marketing Management from Nelson Mandela University, enhancing a robust professional background in marketing and product management.
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rain is South Africa’s first and largest 5G home and newest 4G national mobile network operator. The name rain name comes from the Sotho proverb, ‘khotso pula nala’, which translates to ‘peace, rain, prosperity. rain’s mission is to make data more accessible to more people, because access to an abundance of affordable internet will grow the economy and long-term prospects for all South Africans. We believe that access to technology has the power to change lives and, given the right tools, South Africans can do anything. rain may be a young company, but we’ve been busy… In 2018, rain launched SA’s first 4G data only network. In 2019, we launched the first commercial 5G network in Africa. We are currently the largest provider of 5G fixed wireless services in South Africa. We currently provide 5G coverage to over 7 million households and will continue to grow our network. In 2023, we launched our NEW 4G mobile network with national coverage, offering high-definition voice, with FREE monthly calls and data for 2 phones. And it has all come together. Finally, one plan for your home and phones. rainOne is here.