Using Information Technology Advancements to Adapt to Global Pandemics

Tiko Iyamu holds a PhD in Information Systems. He is currently a Research Professor at the faculty of Informatics and Design, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa. He was previously with the Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa and the Namibia University of Science and Technology, Windhoek, Namibia. Prior to his fulltime appointment in academic in 2009, Professor Iyamu held several positions in both Public and Private Institutions in South Africa. Professor Iyamu has authored books, and research articles in book chapters, journals, and conference proceedings.

Patrick Ndayizigamiye obtained his PhD (Information Systems and Technology) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Patrick is currently employed as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa and is the ICT4D research cluster leader at the University of Johannesburg. He has more than 8 years of experience in teaching information systems modules and has published in international journals and conference proceedings. He has also presented his research outputs at many local and international conferences. He is currently an associate editor for the African Journal of Information Systems and has been a Track Program Committee (TCP) member of many reputable international conferences. Patrick is also a member of the Association for Information systems (AIS) and the South African Institute of Computer Scientists and Information Technologists (SAICSIT). His current research interest is in the design and deployment of ICT-led interventions to provide healthcare services in Resource-Limited Settings. He is also conducting research in ICT4D and Cybersecurity.