IST-Africa 2016 Conference

11 - 13 May 2016, Durban, South Africa

IST-Africa 2016 Agenda



Updated: 2016-03-22 22:17:11

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Day 3: 13 May 2016

09:00
09:00
Session 9a: ICT4D III
Chair: Marita Turpin, University of Pretoria, South Africa
The Impact of Improving Context-Aware Based Usability on User Acceptance and Sustainability of ICT4D Interventions
Felix Ntawanga, University of South Africa, South Africa
Sustainability of ICT4D Projects: Case Study of Mobile Cinemas in Rural South Africa
Henry Tinashe Manara, University of Pretoria, South Africa
A Comparative Analysis of Approaches to apply the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework to do Impact Assessment in ICT4D
Joan Mwenda, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Development of a First Version of a Maturity Matrix for ICT4D Knowledge Repositories
Melanie Platz, University of Siegen, Germany
Process as an Element of UX in Collecting Indigenous Knowledge: A Case Study in South Africa
Gugu Khalala, CSIR, South Africa
09:00
Session 9b: eHealth IV
Chair: Darelle van Greunen, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Privacy and Security issues for a Patient-centric Approach in Public Healthcare in a Resource Constrained Setting
Richard Pankomera, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa
The Extent to Which the POPI Act Makes Provision for Patient Privacy in Mobile Personal Health Record Systems
Munyaradzi C. Katurura, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Mitigating the Elderly’s Privacy Concerns When Making Use of Mobile Monitoring and Care systems
Liezel Cilliers, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Critical Success Factors for eLearning Adoption in the Public Health Care Sector in South Africa
Nozibele Gcora, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
09:00
Session 9c: ICT4D
Chair: Ebenhezer Kauhonina, National Commission on Research,Science and Technology, Namibia
Spurring Innovation through Open Government Data for Africa
Ashwin Seegolam, National Computer Board, Mauritius
Challenges and Opportunities Faced by Micro-Entrepreneurs to Legally Screen Movies in Rural South Africa
Alta Van der Merwe, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Cloud Computing: Transforming Medium and High Tech Industries in Kenya
Pauline Wanjiku, United Nations Industrial Development Organization(UNIDO), Kenya
Towards the Effect of External Agencies on National Information and Communication Technology Policies Development in Developing Countries: Case of Africa
Gregory Kunyenje, University of Malawi, Malawi
Co-creation: Tourism, Technology and Wellness
Woudi von Solms, University of Mpumalanga, South Africa
09:00
Session 9d: Cyber Security II
Chair: Njei Check, National Agency for Information and Communication Technologies (ANTIC), Cameroon
Investigating the use of the South African National Identification Card for Electronic Transaction Processing
Dane Lang, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Survey of Media Access Control address spoofing attacks detection and prevention techniques in Wireless Networks
Enos Letsoalo, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
A Generic Digital Forensic Readiness Model for BYOD using Honeypot Technology
Victor Rigworo Kebande, Malmö Universitet, Sweden
09:00
Session 9e: eInfrastructure - NRENs
Chair: Tiwonge Msulira Banda, UbuntuNet Alliance, Malawi
The African Data Intensive Research Cloud
Robert Simmonds, University of Cape Town, South Africa
A Topology Visualisation Tool for National Research and Education Networks in Africa
Chantal Yang, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Efficient Topology Discovery for African NRENs
Josiah Chavula, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Devising NREN Design Goals from Commercial Network Design Guidelines
Kevin Draai, CSIR, South Africa
Context for the SA NREN Computer Security Incident Response Team
Roderick Mooi, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa
10:30
Coffee Break : Coffee Break
11:00
11:00
Session 10a: ICT4D IV - Rural Development
Chair: Jim Yonazi, Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), Tanzania
Hacking for Southern Africa: Collaborative Development of Hyperlocal Services for Marginalised Communities
Tatenda Chatikobo, Rhodes University , South Africa
Teleweaver: An Architectural Overview of a Customised Application Server for Rurality
Mosiuoa Tsietsi, Rhodes University, South Africa
Characteristics and Factors that discriminate Internet Users from Non-User Information Seekers: The Case of Rural Women in Tanzania
Edda Tandi Lwoga, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania
Towards an Integrated Framework for Rural Development in Kenya
Dorothy Apondi Rambim, Masinde Muliro University, Kenya
Technical Sustainability in Rural ICT Deployments in South Africa
Bethel Mutanga, Mangosuthu University, South Africa
11:00
Session 10b: eHealth V - Health Information Systems
Chair: Chipo Kanjo, University of Malawi, Malawi
Management and Use of Health Information in Malawi and Burkina Faso: The Role of Technology
Patrick Albert Chikumba, University of Malawi, Malawi
Improving Healthcare Delivery with the Use of Online Patient Information Management System
Oliver Lulembo, Information and Communications University, Zambia
Utilization of the District Health Information Software (DHIS) in Botswana: from Paper to Electronic Based System
Onalenna Seitio-Kgokgwe, Institute of Development Management, Botswana
11:00
Session 10c: eInclusion
Chair: Loi Namugenyi, Uganda National Council for Science & Technology, Uganda
Digital TV Accessibility - Analogue Switch off in Europe and Africa
Takebumi Itagaki, Brunel University London, United Kingdom
Women in ICT: Barriers to Career Advancement and Strategies for Improvement
Funmi Adebesin, University of Pretoria, South Africa
A Comparison of Project Management in System and Research Projects
Alta Van der Merwe, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Empowering Refugees and Migrants in South Africa through ICT4D
Kayan Leung, Lawyers for Human Rights, South Africa
11:00
Session 10d: Cyber Security III
Chair: Ashwin Seegolam, National Computer Board, Mauritius
Classification of Cyber Attacks in South Africa
Renier Pelser van Heerden, SANReN/CSIR, South Africa
The Influence of National Culture on Information Security Culture
Sunthoshan Govender, UNISA, South Africa
Online Banking Users’ Perceptions in South Africa: An Exploratory Empirical Study
Mathias Mujinga, University of South Africa, South Africa
A Framework for Enhancing Online Child Safety in Tanzania
Jim Yonazi, Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), Tanzania
Game-Based Enabled e-Learning Model for e-Safety Education
Sunday Ojo, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
11:00
Session 10e: eInfrastructure II
Chair: Phodiso Potesh Phole, Department of Telecommunications & Postal Services, Botswana
IT Security Service Commoditization: The Case of Financial Institutions in Kenya
Lorna Mutegi, University of Cape Town, Kenya
Supporting the Development of Biobanks in Low and Medium Income Countries
Akin Abayomi, University Stellenbosch/NHLS, South Africa
The Network Society: A Model for Computing Infrastructure in South African Schools
Alfredo Terzoli, Rhodes University, South Africa
12:30
Lunch : Lunch
13:30
13:30
Closing Plenary 11: Closing Plenary: International Partnership Building
Chair: Paul Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
Panelists confirmed to date include

Mr Daan du Toit, Deputy Director-General, International Cooperation and Resources, Department of Science and Technology, South Africa

Morten Moller, Senior Advisor to European Commission, Belgium

Stéphane Hogan, Science Counsellor at the EU Delegation to the African Union, Ethiopia

Prof. Darelle van Greunen, School of ICT, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa

Dr Setumo Mohapi, CEO, State Information Technology Agency, South Africa

Mr Barlow Manilal, CEO, Technology Innovation Agency, South Africa

Mr Mpho Matsitse, Industry Value Advisor, ITA, South Africa

Closing Remarks
H.E. Naledi Pandor, Minister of Science and Technology, South Africa

Disclaimer: This is the Advance Programme, which is subject to change. The Final Programme will be published in March, following receipt of all final papers.

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