The concept of smart cities is not only a common feature but also a crucial pillar in most African countries’ development plans. In Nigeria, the Eko Atlantic City in Lagos, built on land ...

Their first three smart cities will be completed by the year 2030 and will be located in Ghana, West Africa, the country of Belize, and the Cayman Islands.

Lessons for the future If we want African smart cities to succeed, they need to be designed with, not just for, the people who live in them. Top-down models can miss the nuances of everyday life.

The lesson is clear that to succeed as a nation, we must think bigger, act more swiftly in supporting disruptive technologies ...

“South African cities and towns are increasingly pressured to become smarter. This is because of fast urbanisation phenomenon experienced across the globe.

Overview: In one notable case from 2018, the report claims that Huawei-assisted hacking enabled the state to access the ...

In April 2022, former opposition leader Mmusi Maimane argued that South Africa should be building many new cities, doubling the number of metros from eight to 16. New cities are a catchy idea.

Lessons for the future If we want African smart cities to succeed, they need to be designed with, not just for, the people who live in them. Top-down models can miss the nuances of everyday life.

Lessons for the future If we want African smart cities to succeed, they need to be designed with, not just for, the people who live in them. Top-down models can miss the nuances of everyday life.