AfriGIS outlines what’s needed for Africa’s geospatial industry to reach its full potential
Timeline
2025
October
- 7.
September
- 30. AfriGIS, in partnership with its Geotripz platform, is highlighting the critical role of geospatial intelligence in preserving SA's cultural and natural heritage.
- 26. South African municipalities must restore public trust by improving service delivery, enhancing accountability and operating with transparency, says Rochelle Mountany, CEO of AfriGIS.
- 2. Geospatial science can empower municipalities with data to make informed decisions, ensure comprehensive coverage and close the gaps in service delivery, says Vuyo Mazabane, senior account manager at AfriGIS.
August
- 27. As the only African company with core contributor status, it ensures the continent’s needs and perspectives are represented in the global governance of this geospatial tool.
- 12. AfriGIS actively works to provide internships and mentorship opportunities that expose women to the vast range of roles available within GIS, says Rochelle Mountany, CEO of AfriGIS.
July
- 29. By integrating geospatial science with a variety of data sets, trade area analysis affords property developers a comprehensive view of any given area, says Sophie Hasell, chief revenue officer at AfriGIS.
- 21. Individuals at Employment Solutions are trained to work with satellite imagery, capturing and updating street centreline data for AfriGIS's mapping datasets.
June
- 3. Geospatial science goes beyond static location analysis, says Rochelle Mountany, CEO of AfriGIS.
May
- 28. Caxton Media has implemented a geospatial strategy from AfriGIS to support distribution and sales.
- 14. Resolve Water is a digital platform designed to tackle Africa’s growing water and climate risks.
April
- 23. The collaboration combines AfriGIS’s high-quality, validated data with iPulse’s biometrics as a service platform.
- 3. AfriGIS helps businesses turn raw data into relevant, actionable intelligence that meets business and societal needs, says Ockie Arnoldi, account manager at AfriGIS.
March
- 5. Hasell will oversee AfriGIS’s sales and revenue strategies across all markets, with a particular focus on expanding the company’s presence across Africa.
February
- 20. The new AfriGIS executive plans to launch a water security and climate change adaptation platform for Africa.
- 5. Nolte brings over 13 years of industry experience and a track record of driving business growth across global markets
January
- 31. The 12-month programme combines six months of classroom training at Go Fourth’s campus with six months of on-the-job training at AfriGIS.
- 28. Customers can schedule services directly on Leroy Merlin’s website, combining product purchases with the option to hire trusted professionals.