The increasing amounts of wearable technology on the market have created many issues in terms of safety while driving. The technology may allow for hands-free and easy communication, but may still result in distracted and unsafe driving... (more) 

Finally as GI Science professionals we have a place we can call home, a sense of belonging as we will become one of the branches. The Geomatics Council members have been appointed, and great tasks lie ahead of us... (more) 

Three top international keynote speakers will be sharing their extensive expertise with delegates at Geomatics Indaba 2015: Dr. Carl Reed, former Chief Technology Officer at the Open Geospatial Consortium; Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska... (more) 

There will be two addition dedicated technology streams, on the afternoon of 12 August and the morning of 13 August at Geomatics Indaba 2105, as detailed below, to which GI 2015 delegates may attend at no extra cost. ... (more)

SAGI is sponsoring five people to attend Geomatics Indaba 2015. Flights, transport, accommodation and delegate fees will be covered for the five delegates. To enter you must either be a land surveyor or student at a PLATO... (more) 

The effects of emerging environmental problems associated with climate change and human-induced land cover change often directly impede livelihoods of the rural populace in Africa. Erratic rainfalls, flooding, forest cover loss, and land degradation are causing unstable agricultural yields and incomes. This article illustrates... (more)