Six years after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa would get a smart city near the Lanseria Airport in Gauteng, the only progress made has been the erection of an incomplete fence.

Our cities are evolving at a pace never seen before. Right now, in 2026, technology is reshaping how we live, work, and move ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Since 2011, the Smart City Expo World Congress has stood as ...

Since artificial intelligence transforms vast amounts of city data into actionable insights, smart city AI innovations create sustainable, secure and human-centered urban ecosystems that redefine ...