Digital Governance In Africa
latest news & developmentsDo politicians deliberately sabotage ICT adoption in African elections?
In order to effectively tackle the issues of ICT proficiency and election oversight in Africa, it is critical to concentrate on confronting the obstacles to implementation,…
E-voting versus paper ballots
Allowing independent candidates to contest the next general election in South Africa is a boon for democracy. Prof. Colin Thakur asks if it is time to move to an electronic…
Are African elections manipulated by foreign disinformation campaigns?
Elections are being held in 19 countries across the African continent in 2024. Tom Mboya considers the rise in foreign disinformation campaigns.
Is social media weakening Africa’s democracy?
Social media has changed the status quo in politics. In an election cycle, interaction between politicians and the electorate has evolved to near-real-time communication.
Is South Africa ready for electronic voting?
With the rise of social media platforms and the proliferation of mobile devices, citizens and leaders have a whole new electoral interface
Governance that prepares: Why Africa needs a serious platform for contemplating our digital transformation and its governance
Digital transformation in Africa requires a strong public sector and foundation for a digital future. Anticipatory digital governance holds the key.
Digital pervasiveness and divisiveness: The role of African governments in enabling healthy digital futures
In their working paper, Digital pervasiveness and divisiveness: The role of African governments in enabling healthy digital futures Iman Bashir and Fisayo Oyewale use stories…