Latest Botswana's GIS advancements

As of September 2024, Botswana is advancing its GIS and geospatial technologies, particularly in land management and natural resource monitoring. GIS plays a vital role in managing resources within the mining and agriculture sectors, while also aiding in environmental management by tracking water resources and drought conditions.

Additionally, GIS supports urban planning to address rapid urbanization. The government is collaborating with international partners to strengthen the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), improving data accessibility for sustainable development in sectors like health and infrastructure.

One amazing factor in Botswana is that GIS is also incorporated in Primary. Earlier this month, the GIS Primary students delve into the world of robotics, blending creativity and technology in their cutting-edge lab.

A teacher pictured with his students in the GIS lab: