Category Archives: Geospatial

Mapping Retail Outlets Defines Market Potential & Benchmarks Store Performance (Part 2)

Building on the insights explored in Part 1, where consumer data was shown to underpin...

Is South Africa Headed Toward a Failed State — or Can We Still Change Course?

Many voices in South Africa – in the media, among commentators, in online forums –...

Building a Spatially Intelligent State – DPME’s Geospatial Information Management Strategy (GIMS) Provides for Evidence-Based Governance

When the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) launched its Geospatial Information Management Strategy...

Shifting Sands – Insights Into South Africa’s Largest Consumer Survey Trends

As South Africa continues to navigate economic uncertainty, shifting consumer habits, and rapid digital adoption,...

From Spazas to Supermarkets: Mapping South Africa’s Retail Economy

Understanding the true size and scope of the retail sector has never been more important....

Building the Future – Information, the Bedrock of Sustainable Development

Information – The Hidden Ingredient of Sustainability When most people think of sustainable development, images...

Smart Growth of Private Sector Education in South Africa Requires Data-Driven Strategies

Private education in South Africa is “shooting the lights out” – outperforming expectations with much...

Slow Job & Economic Growth in Tariff Headlights – Driving South Africa’s Recovery with Data

The release of South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the second quarter of...

Mapping Crime Risks in South Africa Using Geospatial Data

Understanding South Africa’s Current Crime Landscape South Africa’s crime situation is often described with grim...

Mapping the Future – Embracing the AI Revolution in the Geospatial Industry

The geospatial industry in South Africa stands at a pivotal moment. We must wholeheartedly embrace...