Software developers are in the enviable position of having the power to shape the future. It’s an exciting time to be in the industry, but also a time for reflection on the ethics and responsibilities of software development. Developers today are in a privileged position. As software becomes increasingly crucial in business and daily life, […]
Siemens has launched the Digital Mining Incubator (DMI) at Wits University’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct. The incubator is aimed at developing the next generation of digital mining experts, and the company will collaborate with graduates to co-create digital use cases for the South African mining sector. The company believes digitalisation will enable South Africa to […]
BIM Institute founder and expert, Vaughan Harris, recently published his first book on building information modelling (BIM), titled “It’s your move”. The book is a collection of articles, advice and interviews conducted by Harris, who is an outspoken voice in the think tanks and leadership development for building information modelling on the African continent and […]
The University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, the SA National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have embarked on a partnership to establish an Integrated Education, National Certification, National Reference and Research Laboratories Facility to the value of R280-million in the area of […]
This article provides a strategy that can assist institutions in the development of appropriate curriculam for the incorporation of Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into geomatics or related studies. The International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing working group 7 (ISPRS WG V/7) proposed to develop unique computer-based educational materials that will integrate education in fundamental […]
The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) embarked on infrastructure modernisation to re-engineer its digital environment into modern facilities, including the introduction of cloud capability. It has now implemented the next key phase in creating this ecosystem, building its biggest cloud infrastructure to date, in partnership with Huawei, IBM and Gijima. SITA’s cloud computing programme gave […]
Eskom’s new chief executive officer, Phakamani Hadebe, says the board has approved a turnaround strategy which will address the power utility’s major difficulties. The institution has compiled a 9-point recovery plan which is designed to overcome problems in its generation division and enable the power utility to meet its obligations to provide a reliable supply […]
While South Africa’s many challenges such as high unemployment and weak economic growth are multifaceted, and requires both public and private sector participation, the appropriate application of modern technologies can be an important part of solving many of these challenges, states the authors of a new whitepaper released by Accenture. Its authors believe that the […]
Following the successful AfricaGEO 2018 Conference in Gauteng, please allow me to share a few observations. After the provisional conference programme was announced, I was excited about the various sessions relating to challenges in the geomatics profession. Despite its profound history, the geomatics profession (particularly land surveying) is becoming less popular compared to professions such […]
Jeff Radebe, the minister of energy, and Dr Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), jointly announced that South Africa has joined the IEA as an Association Country. South Africa is the first sub-Saharan African country to institutionalise its engagement with the IEA, a development which marks an important milestone for […]
