IST-Africa 2023 Agenda

Updated: 2023-02-20 16:43:27

Day 1: 31 May 2023

08:00
Registration : Registration
09:00
09:00
Opening Plenary 1a: Opening Plenary
Chair: Daan du Toit, Deputy Director-General: International Cooperation and Resources, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
Welcome Address
Dr B E Nzimande, MP, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, South Africa
Welcome Address
H.E. Sandra Kramer, Ambassador, EU Delegation, South Africa
Address, Mr Thibaut KLEINER. Director. Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology, European Commission

Infrastructure and Human Capital as a Foundation for Inclusive Economic Growth
Lumkile Mondi, Wits University, South Africa
10:30
Coffee Break : Coffee Break & Networking
11:00
11:00
Plenary Session 2a: High-Level Roundtable focused on Role of ICT Research and Innovation to Strength Digital Innovation Ecosystems in Africa
Chair: Paul Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
Roundtable Panelists include:

Dr Mmboneni Muofhe: Deputy Director-General: Socio-Economic Innovation Partnerships, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa

Ms Jeanette Morwane, Acting Deputy Director-General: Information Society and Capacity Development, Department of Communications and Digital Technology, South Africa

Ms Pontsho Maruping, Managing Director, SARAO, South Africa

Mr Ganesh Rasagam, Lead Private Sector Specialist, Finance, Competitiveness and Innovation Global Practice, World Bank Group, South Africa

Ms Lesley Donna Williams, CEO, Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, South Africa

Mr. Marius Engelbrecht, Senior Strategy Consultant, Huawei Southern Africa Region

12:30
Lunch : Lunch & Networking
14:00
14:00
Session 3a: eHealth 1
Chair: Chipo Kanjo, University of Malawi, Malawi
eHealth Leadership in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Rapid Review
Oluwamayowa Ogundaini, UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership, South Africa
Best Practices and Lessons Learned in eHealth in Four Low and Lower Middle-Income Countries in Africa
Mohamed Jmaiel, Association des Technologies de Santé, Tunisia
Factors Affecting the Adoption of Telemedicine in Ethiopia
Wegene Demeke, Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom
Implementing a Digital Health Information System During the COVID-19 Pandemic; a Stakeholder’s Approach from Kenya
Belina Shisia, Ministry of Health, Kenya
Digital Public Goods and Health Service Delivery
Chris Seebreght, Jembi, South Africa
14:00
Session 3b: Societal Implications of Technology 1
Chair: Joshua Ndiege, United States International University - Africa, Kenya
The Progress of Implementation of 4IR Technologies in KwaZulu-Natal
Enhle Kheswa, The Moses Kotane Institute, South Africa
Essential Skills Needed in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR): A Systematic Literature Review
Nita Mennega, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Determinants of eCommerce Adoption by SMEs: Perspectives from the Limpopo Province
Solomon Madzvamuse, Univen, South Africa
14:00
Session 3c: Next Generation Computing
Chair: Obakeng Hlatshwayo, South African Affiliate C4IR Centre, South Africa
Sensitivity Analysis for an Ensemble Transfer Learning scheme for Time Series Forecasting – Case-Study of a Shallow Neural Network Achitecture
Witesyavwirwa Vianney Kambale, Alpen Adria University - Klagenfurt, Austria
A Comparative Evaluation of Augmented Reality Frameworks: A Plane Mapping and Resource Utilisation Perspective
Mfundo Maneli, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Open Modular 5G Software Networks shaping 6G-ready Network Architecture Customization
Thomas Magedanz, Technische Universität Berlin, Germany
A Blockchain-based Secure Data Collection Mechanism for Smart Water Meters
Thandile Nododile, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
A Comparison of Fully-Linear Deep Learning Methods for Pipe Burst Localization in Water Distribution Networks
Takudzwa Sikumbuzo Mzembegwa, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
14:00
Session 3d: Cyber Security 1
Chair: Jackie Phahlamohlaka , CSIR, South Africa
Towards a Privacy Compliance Assessment Toolkit
Sipho Ngobeni, CSIR, South Africa
Towards a New Insider Threat Mitigation Framework
Sarathiel Chaipa, University of South Africa, Zimbabwe
Human Intelligence an Enabler for Cyber Resilience: A Case for Namibian Public Institutions
Fungai Bhunu Shava, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia
15:30
Coffee Break : Coffee Break & Networking
16:00
16:00
Session 4a: eHealth 2
Chair: Paul Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
Towards a Person-centred Maternal and Child Health Information System Framework for Sustained African Health Security using Kenya as an ICT4D Case
Danny Nyatuka, Strathmore University, Kenya
Supporting Well-Being: A Digital Intervention Model for Disclosing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education
Isabelle Vonèche-Cardia, EPFL, Switzerland
Synchronous Tele-audiology School-aged Hearing Screening in a Low-resource Community of Khayelitsha, Cape Town
Thidilweli Denga, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Usability Evaluation of the User Interface of the Hospital Information System for the Fistula Programme: A Heuristic Evaluation
Restituta Mushi, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Tanzania
Making Data Talk: Using Scorecard for Strengthening Data Use at Local Levels
Wilfred Senyoni, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
16:00
Session 4b: Societal Implications of Technology 2
Chair: Joshua Ndiege, United States International University - Africa, Kenya
Towards Bridging the Digital Divide Using Innovative and Community-based Interventions
Moshe Masonta, CSIR, South Africa
A Review of the Adoption of Digital Payments by Spaza Shops in Cape Town
Carolien van den Berg, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Social Media for Knowledge Sharing by SMEs: A Case of Manufacturing Firms in Embu County in Kenya
Ian Mbogo, United States International University - Africa, Kenya
16:00
Session 4c: Blockchain Food Supply Chain
Chair: Owen Vaughan, nChain, United Kingdom
Immutable Livestock Tracking and Compliance Logs Using Blockchain
Maria Eugenia Lopez, nChain, United Kingdom
Bitcoin-Based Bill of Lading
Wei Zhang, nChain UK Limited, United Kingdom
Food Supply Blockchain: A Bright Future for the Food Supply Chain
Haisheng Yu, Macau University of Science and Technology, China
Private Timestamps and Selective Verification of Notarised Data on a Blockchain
Owen Vaughan, nChain, United Kingdom
Towards a Stakeholders-driven Pathway for Blockchain Implementation in the Agri-food Sector
Trust Saidi, Vrije University Amsterdam, Netherlands
16:00
Session 4d: Cyber Security 2
Chair: Kiru Pillay, Department of Communications and Digital Technology, South Africa
An Overview of the Fintech Ecosystem Security Risk Assessment
Ali Mwase, Makerere University Business School, Uganda
Towards Building Cybersecurity Culture in TVET Colleges in South Africa
Zoran Mitrovic, Durban University of Technology, South Africa
Coeus: A Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing Platform for Fraudulent Phone Numbers
Paula Musuva, United States International University - Africa, Kenya
A Sports Betting Information Security Management Framework – A Case Study in the Eastern Cape
Zuko Phandle, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
18:00
Conference Dinner

Day 2: 01 June 2023

09:00
09:00
Session 5a: eHealth 3
Chair: Trust Saidi, Vrije University Amsterdam, Netherlands
Abdominal MRI Synthesis using StyleGAN2-ADA
Bernardo Gonçalves, Bee 2 Fire, S.A., Portugal
Comparison of Wearable and Computer Vision Based Approaches to Knee Flexion Angle Measurement
Victor Kulankash, Dedan Kimathi University, Kenya
Unsupervised Discovery of Echocardiographic Views for Rheumatic Heart Disease Diagnosis
David Yuri Njathi Njoroge, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya
Systemic Supervision; Key to Sustainable System Implementation: Case of iCHIS
Chipo Kanjo, University of Malawi, Malawi
Fitness-for-purpose in Healthcare through eLearning and ICT – Insights from the Africa – Finland Education Network
Olli Vainio, University of Turku, Finland
09:00
Session 5b: Technology-Enhanced Learning 1
Chair: Nita Mennega, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Educational Technology and Competency-Based Education in Kenya: Does Technology Matter?
Jackson Machii, The Technical University of Kenya, Kenya
SMART Table: Virtual Environment for Teaching Mathematical Concepts - Continuum
Justus Nyagwencha, United States International University - Africa, Kenya
Teaching Financial Literacy with a Computer Application
Patrick Jung, Milwaukee School of Engineering University, United States
Towards Improving the Accessibility and Usability of a Mobile-based Learning Management System for Blind Primary School Teachers
Aron Kondoro, University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
09:00
Session 5c: Artificial Intelligence
Chair: Namosha Veerasamy, CSIR, South Africa
AI in Higher Education: Have we been getting it wrong this whole time?
Bhekisipho Twala, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Embracing Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence: An AI Innovation and Capacity Development Ecosystem for South Africa
Deshen Moodley, University of Cape Town, South Africa
A Unified Approach to Managing the Data Privacy Risks of Artificial Intelligence
Nathan-Ross Adams, Michalsons, South Africa
Measuring the State of AI Development: A Key Step in Evidence-based Policy Development
Ntsibane Ntlatlapa, South African Affiliate C4IR Centre, South Africa
09:00
Session 5d: IST-Africa - Research Capacities and Priorities
Chair: Paul Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in South Africa
Zamokwakhe Dlamini, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Mauritius
Ismael Limalia, National Computer Board, Mauritius
ICT Initiatives and Research Capacity in Kenya
Jacob Njagih, Ministry of Education, Kenya
10:30
Coffee Break : Coffee Break & Networking
11:00
11:00
Session 6a: eGovernment 1
Chair: Jeanette Morwane, Department of Communications and Digital Technology, South Africa
CrimeTracker: A Frequent Pattern-based Crime Knowledge Support for Strategic Community Policing
Apiwe Macingwane, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Blockchain for The Public Service Industry in Sub-Saharan Africa: Analysis of Business Benefits
Themba Shozi, University of Zululand, South Africa
Revisiting Project Management Maturity in South African Municipalities – Towards Developing a Capable Local Government
Silma Koekemoer, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Analysing Selected South African e-Government Failures through the Theory of Unintended Consequences
Senyeki Marebane, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
The Role of Voice Computing in Digital Service Delivery
Aby Louw, CSIR, South Africa
11:00
Session 6b: Technology-Enhanced Learning 2
Chair: Mohamed Jmaiel, Association des Technologies de Santé, Tunisia
eduroam in Africa
Leila Dekkar, Geant, Netherlands
Towards Accessible Augmented Reality Learning Authoring Tool: A Case of MirageXR
Deogratias Shidende, Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) Heidenheim, Germany
Augmented, Virtual and Mixed Realities and their potential in Teaching and Learning: A Systematic Literature Review
Ashvin Beetul, Université des Mascareignes, Mauritius
Towards a Hybrid Federated Social Networking Architecture. A Case of Zimbabwe’s Higher Education
Beauty Mugoniwa, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe
11:00
Session 6c: Environmental Sustainability & eAgriculture 1
Chair: Ismael Limalia, National Computer Board, Mauritius
Integration of Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies and Indigenous Knowledge in Developing a Smart and Integrated Pollution Monitoring System
Mpho Mbele, Central University of Technology, South Africa
A Model Implementation of Internet of Things (IoT)-based Smart Watering System for Crops using LoRaWAN
Stephen Gitahi, Strathmore University , Kenya
Anomaly Detection in IoT Data
Jason Kabi, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya
Digital Technologies for Integrated Food Loss and Waste Reduction in Agrifood Chains in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review
Mourine Achieng, UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership, South Africa
Beyond Water Quality: Water and Wastewater Treatment in Circular Economy
Jeffrey Baloyi, CSIR, South Africa
11:00
Session 6d: Global Development
Chair: Konanani Rashamuse, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
Technology Transfer through Business-to-Business Partnerships: Lessons from Sales Partnerships between German Manufacturers and African Distributors
Christian P. Schneider, TU Dresden/UNU-FLORES, Germany
MaaS for Developing Countries: Local Engineers’ Assessment of its Feasibility
Emmanuel Dzisi, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
Emerging FinTech Models in Mobile Payments for Digital Finance in Rural Areas
Chuma Memela, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Toward an Integrated and Multi-scale Ontology for Knowledge Sharing and Integration for Migration Pattern Analysis in West-Africa
Mahamadou Belem, University Nazi BONI, Burkina Faso
Harnessing Digital Trade: A New Era for Innovation in South Africa
Buntu Majaja, TechTribe, South Africa
12:30
Lunch : Lunch & Networking
14:00
14:00
Session 7a: Showcasing Success Stories of the SA-EU STI Cooperation
Chair: Lindiwe Gama, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
Welcome
Vinny Pillay, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
Digital Health Technologies for Maternal and Child Health in Africa
Darelle van Greunen, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Our journey: From MOSAIC to WAKAMOSO
Melani Prinsloo, Infusion (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
Participation in the European COST Actions: A great Networking Platform for Emerging and Senior Researchers
Moshe Masonta, CSIR, South Africa
Euraxess Africa Hub
Ahmed Maalel, EURAXESS Africa, South Africa
Q&A and Closure
Lindiwe Gama, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
14:00
Session 7b: Technology-Enhanced Learning 3
Chair: Ntsibane Ntlatlapa, South African Affiliate C4IR Centre, South Africa
Systematic Review of the Influence of Internet of Things (IoT) on the Education of Students with Disabilities
Ruth Nthenya Wambua, United States International University - Africa, Kenya
Using Mentimeter to Enhance Students’ Engagement in Large University Classes - A Survey of Students' Perceptions
Salome Maro, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Blogging as a Web 2.0 Communication Tool in an English and Applied Linguistics Tertiary Environment
Aletta Mweneni Hautemo, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia
Public Procurement of Innovation in Korea & Global Cooperation
Alex Wang, Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, South Korea
Advancing Sustainable Rural Education through ICT
Mphele Sylvia Yelane, Ezamazwe Education Centre for Innovation, South Africa
14:00
Session 7c: Environmental Sustainability & eAgriculture 2
Chair: Paula Musuva, United States International University - Africa, Kenya
Is There Value in Using ICTs to Manage and Monitor Climate Change: Perspectives of Small-Scale Farmers in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe
Tinashe Chizema, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Geospatial Engineering and Technology Supported Climate Sensitive Sericea Lespedeza Fodder Production Suitability Analysis Modeling in the Southeastern United States
Jan Van Wyk, University of Pretoria, South Africa
GOSC Tools for Forecasting Extreme Climate and Extreme Weather For Nile River Basin
Hussein Sherief , ALMAAHAD ALMUTAGADEM SPECIALIZED COMPUTER TRAINING CENTER (AASCTC), Sudan
Design Gaps in Configurable Systems: Adaptability of DHIS2 to Other Domains
Isaac S. Mwakabira, University of Malawi, Malawi
15:30
Coffee Break : Coffee Break & Networking
16:00
16:00
Session 8a: eGovernment 2
Chair: Nico Ntsimane, Department of Public Service and Administration, South Africa
A Scoping Review for proposing an eParticipation Framework for South African Local Municipalities
Nare Mahwai, CSIR, South Africa
The Governance of eParticipation: Towards a Rights-based Approach
Paul Plantinga, Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa
A Big Data Adaptability Framework in Developing Democracies, Challenges and Opportunities
Adam A. Alli, Islamic University in Uganda , Uganda
Driving Customer and Citizen Engagement through Digital Transformation in the City of Tshwane
Musa Khumalo, City of Tshwane Municipality, South Africa
Rapid Scaling of a Digital Service Delivery Platform: The South African National Department of Health’s Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS)
Adele Botha, CSIR, South Africa
16:00
Session 8b: Content Technologies
Chair: Darelle van Greunen, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Social Media Use of Personalised Persuasive Technology (PPT) among African Students - Systematic Literature Review
Benjamin Akinmoyeje, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia
Reversing Cyber Loneliness
Alfredo M. Ronchi, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Assessment of Business Intelligence Fitness in Performing Tasks: Case of a University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
Vuyi Njokweni, Central University of Technology, South Africa
16:00
Session 8c: eAgriculture 3
Chair: Paul Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
Bibliometric Analysis of Cloud Computing in Agriculture using Remote Sensing Data
Simbarashe Jombo, Sol Plaatje University, South Africa
Indigenous Knowledge Crop Health Recommendation Expert System for the Upcoming Generations
John Nyetanyane, Central University of Technology, South Africa
SMS Connectivity and Information Display in 4IR Projects for Small-Scale Farmers
Phumla Dlamini, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Screening of Bioacoustics Recordings for Ecosystem Monitoring - an Application to Audio Recordings of Bats
Muhinyia Ndegwa, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya
17:30
Networking Cocktail, Hosted by the Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa

Day 3: 02 June 2023

09:00
09:00
Session 9a: Horizon Europe - Opportunities within the SA-EU STI Cooperation
Chair: Vinny Pillay, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
Welcome
Vinny Pillay, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
Horizon Europe Framework Programme
Piero Venturi, EU Delegation to AUC, Ethiopia
Horizon Europe Programme Work Programme and SA Priorities - Digital Industry
Zaaid du Toit, CSIR, South Africa
ESASTAP - DSI Support Instruments
Karabo Mphogo, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
Q&A and Closure
Vinny Pillay, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
09:00
Session 9b: Digital Skills
Chair: Takalani Nemaungani, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
Digital Skills for the Future of Work
Darelle van Greunen, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
The Role of Data Literacy in the context of Digital Skills - DIRISA's Human Capital Development Roadmap
Nobubele Shozi, Data Intensive Research Initiative of South Africa (DIRISA), South Africa
Technology for a more Resilient South Africa
Sandiso Sibisi, COOi Studios, South Africa
Towards Sustainable HPC Workforce Development in Africa and Beyond
Bryan Johnston, CSIR, South Africa
09:00
Session 9c: ICT-enabled Entrepreneurship
Chair: Obakeng Hlatshwayo, South African Affiliate C4IR Centre, South Africa
Assessing Kenya’s Technology Innovation Ecosystem Towards Digital Entrepreneurship Success
Lorna Mutegi, University of Cape Town, Kenya
Accelerating Digital Transformation through Entrepreneurship and Building Sustainable Tech Start-ups Ecosystem
Bongekile Filana, ICT Youth Council, South Africa
Monetizing the Digital World Era for the Benefit of the Underserved
Kenny Mziza, Afriko Holdings Pty Limited, South Africa
Building Trust-based Dynamic IT Capabilities: The Case of a State-owned Enterprise in South Africa
Nosipho Mubaiwa, University of Pretoria, South Africa
10:30
Coffee Break : Coffee Break & Networking
11:00
11:00
Closing Plenary 10: ICT Collaboration as a Driving Force for International and Regional Partnership Modalities
Chair: Rasigan Maharajh, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Panellists include:

Nadege Hopman, Deputy Head of Regional Representation, Southern Africa & the Indian Ocean, European Investment Bank, South Africa

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

Michelle Constant, Chief Executive Officer, American Chamber of Commerce, South Africa

Matsi Modise, Board Chair, TIA, South Africa

Abongile Mashele, Senior Manager: Government Affairs and Public Policy, Google, South Africa

12:30
Lunch : Lunch
14:00