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Jobs, fellowships, scholarships, training, conferences and the people building Africa's geospatial workforce.
Undergraduate students in NASA's SARP program gained hands-on experience in atmospheric field research, deploying ozonesondes and working with scientists on airborne missions. This unique program provides a steppingstone for future careers in Earth system science and STEM fields.
Source: NASA Science
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat and the Satellite Navigation in Africa Support Programme (SatNav Africa JPO) have renewed their partnership to advance satellite navigation in East Africa. This collaboration focuses on developing and implementing the EAC Satellite-Based Augmentation…
Source: Space in Africa
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and Laingsburg Municipality have reaffirmed their partnership to advance the Deep Space Ground Station in Matjiesfontein. This collaboration aims to position South Africa as a globally competitive space nation while ensuring local communities benefit…
Source: SANSA
The inaugural Kenya Geospatial & Real Estate Conference showcased emerging technologies driving innovation in surveying, land management, and urban development.
Geospatial professionals in Australia are encouraged to use new, specific job classifications in the upcoming Census to accurately reflect their roles. This initiative aims to provide a true count of the sector's workforce, addressing a dire shortage of skilled practitioners.
Source: Spatial Source
The Australian surveying and spatial sector faces a critical skills shortage. Surveyors Australia is tackling this by advocating against restrictive visa policies and forging an international partnership with CICES to strengthen the profession's capacity and standards.
Source: Spatial Source
UNECA has called for stronger investment in Africa's geospatial sector, urging governments to transform geospatial information from a technical function into a strategic asset for policymaking, infrastructure development, and sustainable economic growth.
Source: SpatialSource
More than 1,000 delegates from over 60 countries gathered in Nairobi for the first Global Data Festival ever held in Africa and the third Kenya Space Expo and Conference, highlighting Kenya's growing leadership in geospatial innovation, space technology, and data-driven development.
State of the Map Africa 2026 brought together Africa's open mapping community in Dar es Salaam, showcasing OpenStreetMap, geospatial technologies, and artificial intelligence
Botswana continues to strengthen its geospatial capabilities through GIS applications in land management, natural resource monitoring, urban planning, and education, supporting sustainable development and digital transformation across multiple sectors.