We have active research clusters and strive to solve national and international problems by using ICT as an enabler to societal digital transformation. Besides offering qualifications in different specialisations and different exit levels in Computer Science and Informatics and endeavouring to keep up with the rapid changes and evolution of technology, we also consider community service as a priority.

Research Focus

Computing research and the concomitant knowledge investigation cut across all domains of human endeavours. Our research addresses the needs of the country, the region and the world at large. Our partners include many local and international entities. Domestic partnerships in industry and academia are forged constantly. The Faculty focuses on four main research areas:

• Big Data: Infrastructure and Analytics
• Indigenous Knowledge in the Digital World
• Smart and Secure Environment
• Digital Transformation

We have the following research clusters:

• Indigenous Knowledge Management Systems (IKMS)
• Dependable Advanced Network Systems (DANS)
• Marginalised Community Development (MCD)
• Smart Communication Systems (SCS)
• Digital Forensics and Information Security (DFIS)
• E- Participation (EP)
• Business and Policy Analytics (BPA)

• FCI Research Report 2022
• Research strategy 2019-2023
• The faculty Research Action Plan 2014-2018