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Embrace AI but be aware of the data pitfalls for the unwary
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made impressive strides over the past five years, with ChatGPT's mainstream success marking an inflection point. The internet is filled with images, videos, songs and articles created by generative AI. Algorithms in software and platforms we use every day, like Netflix, Apple or Google Maps, and Uber, help to shape the media we consume, the products we buy, and even the routes we take to work. 4 Aug 2023 Read more

Savvy businesses are achieving digital transformation with GIS
How real-time location intelligence is transforming raw location data into actionable insights for vastly improved decision-making. 30 Jun 2023 Read more

Accountable institutions can rely on AfriGIS to verify client addresses anywhere and everywhere
The 50th SAFARI conference on credit and compliance, held recently and described as a congress by the industry for the industry, delved into new legislation impacting Accountable Institutions (AIs) under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA). 15 May 2023 Read more

How geospatial data is revolutionising banking
Change is constant in today's world. In the financial services and banking sector this presents unique challenges, such as increasing competition, ongoing regulatory compliance requirements, and rising customer expectations. Financial service providers are not always aware of the powerful impact that location and geospatial services can make on their business and their bottom line. 14 Mar 2023 Read more

AfriGIS celebrates another year of commitment to skills development
South Africa's unemployment rate, at more than 30%, has major negative impacts on society and the economy. At the same time, skills shortages are a key threat to the future growth of local businesses, particularly in the IT sector. 13 Dec 2022 Read more

Optimising efficiency and improving profits with geospatial data
Have you ever stopped to think of all the things you cannot do unless you have an address? An address is needed to open a bank account, to get a driver's licence, to apply for an identity document and a passport. You need an address to enrol your kids at school and to register to vote. Your address is the place you call home. 9 Dec 2022 Read more

How we hurdle the final obstacle to explosive online commerce in Africa
Couriers have been trying hard to be the successful link in the chain that helps one of Africa's online retailers become the continent's own Amazon.com success story. 6 Dec 2022 Read more

How African online retail will grow to the next level
Africa is exploding right now. Digital infrastructure is really gaining traction. More people can shop online than ever before, so the big challenge Africa's online retail customers want answered now is, "How do I get my parcel delivered to my home, town or village?" 3 Nov 2022 Read more

AfriGIS has Africa's only verified and validated administrative boundary data
AfriGIS is the first and only company to offer verified and validated geospatial data on Africa's administrative boundaries. 6 Jul 2022 Read more

How the brands we love use data now to actually be better
We're so accustomed to using apps like Waze, Google Maps, and Maps in our everyday lives by now that we barely even notice them anymore. What we may not realise is that they're also having a profound impact on the way we do business and changing the way we interact with our favourite brands. 8 Jun 2022 Read more

AfriGIS turns 25
This May we turn 25 years old, at a time when the industry's fortunes look set to soar. 11 May 2022 Read more

How you can access fast financial services growth too
It's never been so tough for financial services to get the numbers. 5 Apr 2022 Read more

Locating the future with the power and potential of Gis
At AfriGis we realise that it is often difficult to comprehend the extent of what geospatial information systems (Gis) and the industry are capable of. The US-based geospatial industry pioneer, Jack Dangermond, gave a glimpse of the power and potential of Gis when he said that "the application of Gis is only limited by the imagination of those that use it." 19 Nov 2021 Read more

South Africa's new smart cities: a roadmap for transforming all our cities
How GIS can drive the smart city philosophy forward 10 Sep 2021 Read more

AfriGIS - supporting sustainable development through geospatial solutions
AfriGIS, Africa's leaders in geospatial science and geospatial information solutions, is extremely proud of its ongoing social development initiatives established through a deep-rooted commitment to improve the lives of ordinary South Africans. The South African economy is historically underpinned by the value chain of natural resources and many communities are reliant on the continued sustainable contribution of these resources to their livelihood and well-being. 23 Apr 2021 Read more

AfriGIS achieves level 1 B-BBEE status
Going beyond the obvious to transform societies and people's lives 12 Apr 2021 Read more

Unlocking the potential of future geospatial information scientists
AfriGIS continues to invest in social economic changes through its annual learnership programme. 21 Dec 2020 Read more

New CEO appointed to map out AfriGIS growth path
The board of directors of AfriGIS have announced the appointment of Hein Badenhorst who assumes the position of chief executive officer of South Africa's geospatial information science leader. Badenhorst will assume this position effective 1 October 2020. 21 Sep 2020 Read more

Tools for credit providers: Data insights into locations
If you want to harness the full power of data to solve your business challenges, then this is your service provider. With AfriGIS Location Insights you get accurate location data that enables you to extract meaningful insights of trends, consumer behaviour, movement and events taking place in the world. 17 Jul 2020 Read more

Enjoy the beauty of data
What is your data trying to tell you? 20 May 2020 Read more


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