Cities are the drivers of innovation, growth, and change, and are rapidly expanding,
especially in Africa. Cape Town is one of those cities, with high urbanization rates and …

With the growing number of people living in cities, the challenges faced by government to
maintain service delivery to an acceptable standard are immense.'Smart cities' is a new and …

More than 50 percent of the world's population are now living in cities. The trend towards
urbanisation has placed an enormous strain on the limited resources and services available …

Increased urbanization against the backdrop of limited resources complicates city planning
and the management of functions, including public safety. The smart city concept can help …

'Smart Cities' is a new and inventive approach that allows city management to use current
infrastructure and resources more effectively. Participatory crowdsourcing is an effective …

Advances in technology are quickly paving the way for smart cities. The Government of
Mauritius has set up the Smart City Scheme to provide an enabling framework and a …

A South African university of technology (UoT) has embarked on a transformative journey
towards achieving a SMART campus status. Due to the plurality of perspectives concerning …

With the growing number of people living in cities, the challenges faced by governments to
maintain service delivery to an acceptable standard are immense.'Smart Cities' is a new and …

More than ever, cities are facing complex challenges due to an increasing number of
residents and due to the scarcity of natural resources. As a possible solution to these …

The initiatives around the involvement of citizens in smart city development is increasing
significantly with the aim of enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of these cities through …