IST-Africa 2017 Conference

31 May - 02 June 2017, Windhoek, Namibia

IST-Africa 2017 Agenda



Updated: 2017-02-20 14:02:00

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Day 2: 01 June 2017

09:00
09:00
Workshop 5a: IST-Africa - Research Capacities & Priorities II
Chair: Paul Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Uganda
Loi Namugenyi, Uganda National Council for Science & Technology, Uganda
ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Cameroon
Njei Check, National Agency for Information and Communication Technologies (ANTIC), Cameroon
ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Egypt
Haitham Hamza, ITIDA, Egypt
ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Senegal
Toumane Doumbouya, Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche, Senegal
ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Tunisia
Mourad Zghal, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia
09:00
Session 5b: eHealth III - Health Information Systems
Chair: Darelle van Greunen, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Exploring Information Assurance to support Electronic Health Record Systems
Liezel Cilliers, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Digitization of Antenatal Health Card and Integration with OpenMRS Platform: System Analysis and Design
Erica Kimei, Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, Tanzania
Design of Tooltips for Health Data
Mari Iversen, University of Oslo, Norway
09:00
Session 5c: Technology Enhanced Learning III
Chair: Maggy Beukes-Amiss, University of Namibia, Namibia
ICT Based Professional Skills Development Programmes: Impact of Demographic Factors on Teachers’ Attitude
Lovemore Motsi, Unisa, South Africa
Barriers in Rural Technology Integration: A Case Study from the Trenches
Adele Botha, CSIR, South Africa
Using Digital Badges in South Africa informing the validation of a multi-channel Open Badge system at a German University
Marlien Herselman, Meraka Institute, CSIR, South Africa
Electronic Proofs in Mathematics Education - A South African Teacher Professional Development (TPD) Course Informing the Conceptualisation of an E-Proof System Authoring Support Workshop
Melanie Platz, University of Siegen, Germany
09:00
Session 5d: CyberSecurity, Privacy and Trust III
Chair: Towela Nyirenda-Jere, NEPAD Agency , South Africa
Advances Towards a Secure IoT Through Trust Management
Caroline Gurajena, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Beyond the Convenience of the Internet of Things: Security and Privacy Concerns
Sophia Moganedi, CSIR, South Africa
Mobile Subscribers Vulnerability to Financial Crime over the SMS Platform
Evanson Kiburio, Africa Nazarene University, Kenya
Session Hijacking Attacks in Wireless Networks: A Review of Existing Mitigation Techniques
Enos Letsoalo, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Pick Location Security: Seamless Integrated Multi-Factor Authentication
Icconies Ramatsakane, PwC, South Africa
Acquisition and Retention of Potential Digital Evidence
Stacey Omeleze, University of Pretoria, South Africa
09:00
Session 5e: Next Generation Computing III
Chair: Zamokwakhe Dlamini, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
Lightweight Cloud Computing for Development: A Graph Based Data Model
Bigomokero Antoine Bagula, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Cloud Computing Adoption in the Kenya’s Financial Sector: An Institutional Perspective
John Oredo, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Securing M-voting Using Cloud Intrusion Detection and Prevention System: A New Dawn
Moloiyatsana Dina Moloja, Central University of Technology, South Africa
Critical Success Factor Categories for Big Data: A Preliminary Analysis of the Current Academic Landscape
Sunet Eybers, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Big Data: We’re Almost at Infinity
Valerianus Hashiyana, University of Namibia, Namibia
10:45
Coffee Break : Coffee Break
11:15
11:15
Session 6a: eGovernment I
Chair: Vasilis Koulolias, eGovlab, Sweden
An Integrated Framework for Benchmarking e-Governance Projects
Sylvester Hatsu, School of Computing, University of South African/Accra Technical University, Ghana
A Citizen-Centric Framework for Government e-Services Uptake
Mohammud Abu Dawood Mulung, University of Mauritius, Mauritius
Evaluating the Effects of e-Government Initiatives on Citizen-centric Goals at Selected Namibian Government Ministry
Karin Fröhlich, Aalto University, Finland
A Citizen-Oriented e-Municipality System for Service Delivery Improvement: A Case Study of Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality
Thabo Linake, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Challenges to the Successful Implementation of E-Governance Systems in Africa: A Case of Taita Taveta County, Kenya.
Tabitha Mberi, Strathmore University, Kenya
11:15
Session 6b: eHealth IV - Health Information Systems
Chair: Joseph Mudjuu, Ministry of Health and Social Services, Namibia
Boundary Object in HIS: Designing and Implementation of a Regional Scorecard
Wilfred Senyoni, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Exploring Integrative Approach of GIS Implementation: The Case of GIS in Health Management in Malawi
Patrick Albert Chikumba, University of Malawi, Malawi
Usability for Novices and Experts: a layered design in a case study in Malawi
Jens Kaasbøll, University of Oslo, Norway
Pooling Human Resources Needed to Leverage Open Source Health Information Software Platforms in Developing Countries
Brown Msiska, University of Malawi, Malawi
11:15
Session 6c: Technology Enhanced Learning IV
Chair: Martin Mabeifam Ujakpa, University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
An Implementation Readiness Framework for Education Systems: Integrating ICT into Teaching and Learning
Sifiso Dlamini, CSIR , South Africa
An Adaptive Recommender-System Based Framework for Personalised Teaching and Learning on E-Learning Platforms
Munyaradzi Maravanyika, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia
Elearning Induction Model for the Uptake of Online Courses: A Case of Kenyatta University.
Rose Njoroge, Kenyatta University, Kenya
Technology-Enhanced Learning Through Sakai (Thuto) at The National University of Lesotho
Lebajoa Mphatsi, National University of Lesotho, Lesotho
Determinants of eLearning Adoption Among Instructors in Ugandan Public Universities
Sonny Nyeko, Makerere University Business School, Uganda
11:15
Session 6d: CyberSecurity, Privacy and Trust IV
Chair: Chipo Kanjo, University of Malawi, Malawi
A Review of Security Challenges for Control of Access to Wi-Fi Networks in Tertiary Institutions.
Stanford Musarurwa, International Training College Lingua, Namibia
Design and Implementation of an Intrusion Detection System using MLP-NN for MANET
Innocent Mapanga, Harare Institute of Technology, Zimbabwe
Vulnerability Testing in the Development Cycle
Alice van Rensburg, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Development of an SMS System Used to Access Bitcoin Wallets
Nelisiwe Dlamini, CSIR, South Africa
Requirements for Stereovision-based Access Control for Physical Spaces
Brian Greaves, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
11:15
Session 6e: Next Generation Computing IV
Chair: Zamokwakhe Dlamini, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
Spectrum Regulation for Future Internet Networks in Developing Economies
Luzango Pangani Mfupe, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), South Africa
A Scalable ZigBee WPAN for Water Flow Telemetry
Kirori Mindo, Kabarak University, Kenya
Home Intercommunication System Using Visible Light Communications
Olorato Precious Lekgotle, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
13:00
Lunch : Lunch
14:00
14:00
Session 7a: eGovernment II
Chair: Augusto Nunes, INTIC, Mozambique
Understanding eGovernment Utilisation within the SADC
WILLARD MUNYOKA, University of Venda, South Africa
Towards an eGovernment Framework for the Republic of Uganda
Ivans Kigwana, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Evaluating a Mobile Visualization System for Service Delivery Problems in Developing Countries
Ingrid Sieborger, Rhodes University, South Africa
The Use of Sentiment Analysis and Topic Modelling to Understand Online Communicative Ecologies in MobiSAM
Hannah Thinyane, Rhodes Universit and United Nations University, South Africa
Understanding how the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality’s Social Media Platforms are Perceived by Young Citizens
Lutendo Phuluwa, University of pretoria, South Africa
14:00
Session 7b: eHealth V
Chair: Ashwin Seegolam, National Computer Board, Mauritius
A Scoping Review of Digital Health Innovation Ecosystems in Developed and Developing Countries
Gloria Iyawa, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia
Comparative Usability Evaluation of a Mobile Health App
Alida Veldsman, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
A Model for Telemedicine Adoption in Remote Healthcare Settings
Gilbert Maiga, Makerere University, Uganda
Upper Extremity Injuries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Charmayne Hughes, San Francisco State University, United States
14:00
Session 7c: Technology Enhanced Learning V
Chair: Sashah Mutasa, International University of Management, Namibia
Evaluating the Impact of Digital Divide on the Performance of First Year Students in an IT Course: A Case of UKZN
Victor Faniran, IIE's Varsity College, Westville,, South Africa
Designing and Exploring Study Field Recommender System for Prospective Students
Tlou Ramabu, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Barriers Towards the Adoption of a Practical Training Management System at the University of Dar es Salaam
Christine Mwase, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Towards the Development of an Agent-based Model for Increased Access to Knowledge
Elizabeth Muli, Technical University of Kenya, Kenya
Using Data Mining Techniques for the Prediction of Student Dropouts from University Science Programs
William Tichaona Vambe, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
14:00
Session 7d: CyberSecurity, Privacy and Trust V
Chair: Nobert Jere, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa
From Risk Factors to Detection and Intervention: A Metareview and Practical Proposal for Research on Cyberbullying
Panayiotis Zaphiris, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus
Cyber-Smart Children, Cyber-Safe Teenagers: Enhancing internet Safety for Children
Tracy Weru, Strathmore University, Kenya
Humanitarian Perspective of Cybersecurity and Cybersecurity Governance
Rossouw de Bruin, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Applying the Gordon & Ford Categorisation and the Routine Activities Theory to Cybercrime: A Suitable Target
Sagwadi Mabunda, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
An Evaluation of Security Issues in Cloud-Based File Sharing Technologies
Sikhumbuzo Ngwenya, University of fort hare , South Africa
14:00
Workshop 7e: WS: WAZIUP
Chair: Abdur Rahim, FBK, Italy
WAZIUP - Affordable IoT and Big Data Solution in Africa
Abdur Rahim, FBK, Italy
IoT, An Affordable Technology to Empower Africans Addressing Needs in Africa
Philippe COUSIN, SENSEEN, France
IoT, Big Data, and Cloud Platform for Rural African Needs
Mehdi Sheikhalishahi, InnoTec21 GmbH , Germany
IoT Innovation Community Building and Business Spin-off
Amy Ndiaye, CTIC Dakar - WAZIUP, Senegal
15:45
Coffee Break : Coffee Break
16:15
16:15
Session 8a: eGovernment III
Chair: Phodiso Potesh Phole, Department of Telecommunications & Postal Services, Botswana
The ITS4LAND Project
John Horn, Faculty for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), Netherlands
Quantitative Metadata on e-Government Ontologies in the oeGov Repository
Jean Vincent Fonou Dombeu, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa
Validation of the Framework for Corporate Governance of ICT in Local Government
Petrus Delport, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa
Managing IT Skills Transfer in an Outsourcing Partnership within the Namibian Ministries Computing Environment
Irja Shaanika, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia
IT Project Management Maturity in South African Municipalities
Silma Koekemoer, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
16:15
Workshop 8b: WS: mHealth4Afrika
Chair: Paul Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
mHealth4Afrika Initiative
Paul Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
Implications of Baseline Study Findings from Rural and Deep Rural Clinics in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi and South Africa for the co-design of mHealth4Afrika
Miriam Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
mHealth4Afrika Alpha Validation Results
Darelle van Greunen, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
16:15
Session 8c: Technology Enhanced Learning VI
Chair: Gift Kadzamira, National Commission for Science and Technology, Malawi
Systemic Levers for Change Towards Sustainable Institutionalisation of ICT in Schools
Isabel Meyer, Impact Advantage, South Africa
Information and Communication Technology Platforms Deployment: Technology Access Reaches South African Rural Areas
Tumiso Thulare, CSIR, South Africa
Learners’ Perceptions on The Adoption of Mobile Technology in High Schools: A Case of Otjozondjupa Region in Namibia
Jude Osakwe, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia
16:15
Session 8d: ICT4D I
Chair: Marita Turpin, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Development Aid 2.0 – Towards Innovation-Centric Development Co-operation: The Case of Finland in Southern Africa
Lauri Johannes Hooli, University of Turku, Finland
Mozambique/Norway Accessibility Partnership
G. Anthony Giannoumis, Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, Norway
Social Mapping for Supporting Sensemaking and Collaboration: the Case of Development Informatics Research in South Africa
Mario Marais, CSIR, South Africa
Evolving a New Community Through Tuckman Model and WhatsApp Messaging Platform
Adebowale Owoseni, De Montfort University, United Kingdom
The Usage of Khudze Multipurpose Community Telecentre in Mwanza District, Malawi
Sellina Khumbo Kapondera, Royal Holloway University of London, United Kingdom
16:15
Session 8e: Internet of Things
Chair: Njei Check, National Agency for Information and Communication Technologies (ANTIC), Cameroon
Internet of Things Data Integrity
Zinhle Mngomezulu, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Re-Using Old Cellphones for IoT Applications
Karabo Modise, University of Johannesburg , South Africa
How an IoT-Enabled “Smart Refrigerator” Can Play a Clandestine Role in Perpetuating Cyber-Crime
Victor Rigworo Kebande, Malmö Universitet, Sweden
Internet Society Chapter Activities in Namibia
Nashilongo Gervasius, NamShuwe ICT Hive, Namibia
18:00
End of Parallel Sessions

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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