Conversation Cafés are open, hosted conversations in cafés as well as conferences and classrooms—anywhere people gather to make sense of our world. At a Conversation Café, there is nothing to join, no homework, no agenda, just a simple process that helps to shift us from small talk to BIG talk, conversations that matter. Hosts are…
#ID4A2019 Theme: “Challenging orthodoxy on technology and development: reflections from the dark side” Tim Unwin (born 1955) served as Secretary General (formerly Chief Executive Officer) of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) from 2011-2015, and is Emeritus Professor of Geography and Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair in ICT4D at Royal Holloway, University of London. From 2001-2004…
Dear iD4A 2019 Industry Expo invitee, It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the Innovative Development for Africa (iD4A) symposium, which will take place on 11 – 12th of July 2019 at the University of Cape Town. The field of Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) brings together various disciplines to…
“TECHNOLOGY FOR CHANGE” MESSAGE FROM THE SAICSIT PRESIDENT – JAN KROEZE (UNISA) During the South African Institute of Computer Scientists and Information Technologists (SAICSIT) Proceedings 26-28 September 2018 Port Elizabeth About SAICSIT Mission The Institute focusses on research and development in computing and information technology (IT) in South Africa. Strategic objectives The objectives of SAICSIT…
Why it is Important Start-Ups have a Visionary Leadership… WhatsApp is going through an interesting period that might lead to its death, if you consider what led to the demise of the first African messaging platform, Mxit. Are there similar cases African start-ups should be aware of? In 2014, The Economist declared that Mxit was…
TOPS at SPAR – Wine Show Cape Town Sun Exhibits GrandWest Date: Friday, 12 July 2019 @ 17:00 Cost: R185.00 – R495.00 Venue: Grand Arena, Grand West SA’S LEADING WINE EVENT IS RETURNING TO CAPE TOWN A glorious pourformance awaits wine lovers, as the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show returns to Cape Town for the…
Mobile Banking and Why It’s Growing in Africa Infomineo believes in the potential of Africa and the Middle East. Infomineo provides businesses with research and insights, allowing them to make decisions and develop their activity. Mobile banking allows its users to conduct financial transactions through mobile devices such as smartphones, wearable devices, and tablets. It…
Great News for Postgraduate ICT4D Researchers! We want to acknowledge the students who have already submitted their paper to iD4A2019 EasyChair account in advance of our March 4th, 2019, deadline. Thanks so much to you all! We have received many requests to extend the deadline for paper submission. As a result, the iD4A2019 program…
ID4A is a student-led Cape Town-based symposium – for postgrad ICT4D Researchers. Call for Papers! Join ICT4D peers from the University of Cape Town, the University of the Western Cape, Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Stellenbosch University at the #ID4A2019 for research collaboration and feedback. Submit your 4-page abstract. Perhaps you have vested interests in researching…
ID4A is a student-led Cape Town-based symposium – for postgrad ICT4D Researchers. Call For Papers! Join Information Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) peers from the University of Cape Town, the University of the Western Cape, Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Stellenbosch University at the #ID4A2019 for research collaboration and feedback. Submit your 4-page abstract. Digital Inclusivity…
