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AfriGIS wins prestigious global hackathon on sustainable finance
AfriGIS’ Team AgriEco was crowned the winner at the global SustainableFinance.Live 2024 hackathon, held from 27 September to 10 October 2024. Organised by Finextra Research and ResponsibleRisk, the event focused on innovative solutions for natural capital finance, bringing together experts from finance, agriculture, technology, and environmental science to tackle sustainability challenges. 22 Oct 2024 Read more

Building tomorrow's cities today
Geospatial data is the cornerstone of sustainable smart urban development. 18 Sep 2024 Read more

AfriGIS welcomes new CEO to spearhead innovation in geoscience
AfriGIS, a leading geoscience data firm based in South Africa, has appointed Rochelle Mountany as chief executive officer, effective September 2024. 3 Sep 2024 Read more

Vuyo Mazabane, Client Consultant, AfriGIS.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology is revolutionising municipal property management globally. By delivering accurate, up-to-date information, GIS empowers local governments to make informed decisions. 30 Jul 2024 Read more

Why spatial data accuracy matters
Decisions, strategies, and innovations increasingly rely on the analysis and interpretation of vast amounts of data. This data-centric mindset is vital for geospatial information solutions, which depend on accurate, high-quality spatial data to map, analyse, and interpret geographical information. 26 Jun 2024 Read more

Staying ahead of unpredictable weather conditions
Geospatial solutions company AfriGIS has provided a text-based weather warning system that MiWay utilises to alert its clients about severe weather conditions. 20 Jun 2024 Read more

Beyond borders – AfriGIS develops verified geospatial data for Africa
AfriGIS is among the first geospatial solutions companies to offer verified and validated geospatial data on administrative boundaries linked to postal codes throughout Africa. Expanding the company’s geospatial datasets to cover the continent, AfriGIS has developed a polygon dataset (a collection of shapes defined by closed lines that represent geographical areas) for 21,600 localities (towns), including 475,000 sub-localities (suburbs), over the past three years. 30 May 2024 Read more

AfriGIS’s Peter Smythe appointed to GeoServer Project Steering Committee
Peter Smythe, senior systems analyst at AfriGIS, has been appointed to the GeoServer Project Steering Committee (PSC), a body made up of individuals who represent the various communities which have a stake in GeoServer. 14 May 2024 Read more

Location intelligence is the secret weapon of data-driven banking
Geographic information systems (GIS) are transforming banking by integrating location-based insights with CRM tools 13 Mar 2024 Read more

A GIS leap forward in the customer journey
Digital satellite TV company optimises installer allocation and customer onboarding with advanced geospatial solutions. 28 Feb 2024 Read more

What are you looking for?
GIS data has made search functions more spatially aware and contextually relevant across industries, leading to more informed decision-making and efficient operations. 14 Feb 2024 Read more

Steering FMCG growth with GIS insights
Retail company sharpens sales strategy and boosts growth with GIS platform from AfriGIS. 30 Jan 2024 Read more

Black Swan events and their spatial consequences
Using location data to anticipate and prepare for 'what's next' in a dynamic and often unpredictable world. 23 Jan 2024 Read more

Insurance companies weather the storm with threat alerts from AfriGIS
Weather data for insurance companies helps identify and mitigate risks of our changing climate, and aids in reducing fraudulent claims. 16 Jan 2024 Read more

The power of geospatial data to enhance KYC and customer service in banking
In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial services, the integration of geospatial data is marking a new era of efficiency and precision. Financial institutions are increasingly employing this data to refine their decision-making processes, elevating both their investment strategies and customer service paradigms. This trend represents a significant shift towards digital transformation and data-driven decision-making, deeply impacting how financial services approach customer interaction, risk management, and regulatory compliance. 27 Nov 2023 Read more

Celebrating GIS Month
Discover the power of geospatial data to transform industries 8 Nov 2023 Read more

DSV finds customers everywhere with AfriGIS
Courier company delivers thousands of packages daily through geocoding precision 3 Oct 2023 Read more

Get set for enterprise growth with top-tier solutions from AfriGIS
In the digital era, businesses need more than just technology solutions and infrastructure: they need a cohesive strategy to handle projects from start to finish. Recognising this dual need, geospatial information science company AfriGIS has combined state-of-the-art infrastructure hosting with project management. 21 Sep 2023 Read more

Come rain or shine
How GIS-enabled weather data analysis and visualisation is transforming the insurance industry. 29 Aug 2023 Read more

Industry-academia collaboration empowers next-gen GIS professionals
Partnerships between industry and academia are essential to bridge the gap between research and the development of products and services. That's what has brought the University of Pretoria's Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology and geospatial information science company AfriGIS together in a collaboration that supports industry innovation. 16 Aug 2023 Read more


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