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Getting to grips with Geographic Information System

A Geographic Information System (GIS) is defined as a system that’s capable of capturing, storing, managing and analysing data related to spatial or geographic coordinates. It is one of many location-based information services and applications that can be used...

GeoJozi Developer Challenge to solve Joburg’ street address issues

The City of Joburg, Wits University’s Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE) and mapping software company, Esri South Africa introduced the GeoJozi Dveloper Challenge aimed at young developers residing in Johannesburg to tackle problems through the innovative use of...

eGhana project receives biometric boost

Gemalto, an established provider of digital security services, has been appointed as prime contractor and turnkey supplier to provide Ghana Immigration Services (GIS) with a highly secure electronic visa and border management solution. This initiative is part of the eGhana...

LBS, GIS can move you towards big business

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Location Based Services (LBS) represent areas of continued interest for application developers and service providers eager to penetrate the market. Mobility and social networking & media is impacting on the development of the industry. It...

SA airports fly high with Geospatial Intelligence

When the Airports Company of South Africa decided to use geographical information systems (GIS) to track and manage its infrastructure, it started a journey that has seen spatial awareness improve nearly every part of the business, from infrastructure development...

Africa Still Hampered by Lack of Geographical Data

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) could play a vital role in improving agriculture and boosting food security in Africa. However, only a few African countries are capable of developing such systems, partly because of a lack of basic geographical data. This...
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AfDB Group Welcomes New Director to President’s Cabinet

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB)has nominated Dr. Emmanuel Pinto Moreira as Director of Special Operations in the President's...
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