Only when leadership becomes coherent, value-driven and courageous will technology fulfil its promise of accelerating service delivery and reducing inequality. (Freepik)
One of the common narratives is that barriers to technology adoption are at the heart of many of the problems besetting the country.
Even the enduring problems of unemployment, poverty and inequality — often described in the worn-...
The strongest version of this narrative is that South Africa's digital transformation challenges stem not from a lack of technology but from systemic leadership failures. The argument is well-supported by evidence of existing technological capabilities and the identification of specific governance issues, such as the suppression of expert advice and over-centralisation of control. However, the narrative could be strengthened by acknowledging potential counterarguments, such as the role of budget...