Leverage on 4th Industrial Revolution, Africa urged

AFRICAN countries should leverage on the Fourth Industrial Revolution to establish cities that are efficient, resilient and environmentally friendly, an industry expert has said.

Global Renaissance Investments chief executive Ngoni Dzirutwe said smart cities were the future of urban development, using digital technologies to improve lives, optimise access to resources and fuel economic growth.

He was speaking ahead of the sixth annual African Smart Cities Summit slated for the end of this month in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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