The 12th Annual ACIST Proceedings (2026)

ISSN 2467-8988

PREFACE

On behalf of the Steering and Local Organizing Committees, plus other staff of KNUST who have been working diligently and effectively from last year, we welcome you to the 12th African Conference on Information Systems & Technology (ACIST) 2026

The aim of ACIST is to provide a forum for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, experiences and concerns in all kinds of technology. Discussions cover information and communication technology (ICT) and allied areas such as electrical and electronic engineering, computer science, computer engineering, and information systems.

In an increasingly digitized world, digital technology is pivotal in shaping many facets of Africa’s future at regional, national, transnational, organizational and individual levels. With a rapidly growing digital economy, increasing interconnectivity, and advances in human capital development, Africa has a tremendous opportunity to prepare the next generation for its digital future. The next generation – consisting mostly of its youth – will play a central role in shaping how digital technologies are innovated, adopted, and managed to leverage infinite socio-economic opportunities.

As we go into the future which will be largely driven by digital technology, there is immense potential for economic growth, innovation, and social change across Africa. This is because Africa is home to probably the world's fastest-growing youth population, which is playing a major role in driving an explosive digital transformation. We therefore stand at a critical moment with a major responsibility to develop our youth who will become the next generation of leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

The African Conference on Information Systems & Technology (ACIST) provides a platform to contribute to this development. It seeks to inspire research and critical dialogue on how Africa can strategically position its young population to drive sustainable, inclusive, and transformative digital futures. The 12th edition (ACIST 2026) is therefore themed The Next Generation and Africa’s Digital Future.

34 papers were submitted. These paper submissions were subjected to double-blind reviews by at least two reviewers of which 30 were accepted for presentation. After revisions were made as suggested by reviewers, 27 of these were accepted for publication.

The issues raised by our theme are of theoretical, empirical, and practical importance across academic, industry and policy groups. ACIST 2026 therefore offered many opportunities to learn from the research presentations and panel discussions which were scheduled in the programme.

We hope that you enjoyed your time and experience during the conference whether in-person or virtual. We hope you enjoyed your visit to Ghana for those who attended in-person.

On behalf of all committees, thank you for all the valuable discussions about research, teaching and practice during the conference. We hope you had an excellent learning experience at ACIST 2026.

Conference Steering Committee

Gamel O. Wiredu, Conference Chair, Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration, Ghana
Kofi Boateng, Local Organizing Chair, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Ghana
Wallace Chigona, Programme Chair, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Tendani Chimboza, Programme Co-Chair, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Sam Takavarasha Jr., Publications & Proceedings Chair, Women's University in Africa, Zimbabwe
Irwin Brown, Publications & Proceedings Co-Chair, University of Cape Town, South Africa

Local Organizing Committee

Kofi Boateng, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
John Marfo, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology,
Abdul Muntaka, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Isaac Yevu, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Joseph Budu, Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration

Review Committee

Barabara Naluwada, University of Cape Town
Bojelo Mooketsi, University of Botswana
Christian Croucamp, University of Cape Town
Danny Tshimanga, University of Fort Hare
David Aboagye-Darko, University of Professional Studies, Accra
Donald Flywell Malanga, University of Livingstonia
Frank Makoza, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Gamel Wiredu, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Godwin Mandinyenya, University of Cape Town
Harry Moongela, University of Pretoria
Ibrahim Inuwa, American University of Nigeria
John Otieno Oredo, University of Nairobi
Joseph Budu, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Joy Nonyane, University of Mpumalanga
Katiso Molati, University of Cape Town
Mariam Jacobs-Basadien, University of Cape Town
Mehdi Gheisari, Guangzhou University
Melinda Chakurira, University of Cape Town
Millicent Agangiba, University of Cincinnati
Mphenduli Ntsizi, University of Fort Hare
Natasha Katunga, University of Western Cape
Ntando Sibanda, Women's University in Africa
Oluwatobi John Aduradola, University of Fort Hare
Papama Mtambeka, University of Cape Town
Pardon Blessings Maoneke, University of Mpumalanga
Lukumba Phiri, University of Zambia
Pitso Tsibolane, University of Cape Town
Popyeni Kautondokwa, University of Cape Town
Ronaldo Nombakuse, University of Cape Town
Sam Takavarasha Jr, Women's University in Africa
Samwel Mwapwele, University of Witwatersrand
Simone Beets, Nelson Mandela University
Siyabonga Mhlongo, University of Johannesburg
Sulemana Bankuoru Egala, IESEG School of Management
Temitope Oyelakun, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Tendani Mulanga Chimboza, University of Cape Town
Yimer Mohammed, Debre Berhan University
Zachary Waweru, University of Cape Town
Zwelithini Mabhena, University of Cape Town

Acknowledgements

We express our gratitude to our Webmasters:

• Heather Hankins (Kennesaw State University, USA)
• Kofi Arhin (Lehigh University, USA)