AfriGIS Learnership, in association with CTU Training Solutions and MICT SETA
AfriGIS Learnership, in association with CTU Training Solutions and MICT SETA Sep 30 2014 In 2012 AfriGIS launched a new Learnership Programme, in association with CTU Training Solutions and MICT SETA. The objective of the Learnership Programme is to empower young learners and offer them the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience at AfriGIS...
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Gender-Based Violence Command Centre wins award
Gender-Based Violence Command Centre wins award Sep 2 2014 PRETORIA Barely six months after its launch, the Department of Social Development’s Gender-Based Violence Command Centre has been recognised by the contact centre community. The Contact Centre Management Group (CCMG), the professional body of the contact centre industry in South Africa, has presented the command centre in Pretoria...
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AfriGIS shows value in validating the Power of your Address
AfriGIS shows value in validating the Power of your Address Jul 30 2014 TechSmart Business spoke to Magnus Rademeyer, managing director of AfriGIS, a technology innovation company focused on unlocking the power of addresses. The potential application of which has benefits for both large corporates and everyday users alike...
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SARS implementation fights non-compliance
SARS implementation fights non-compliance Apr 30 2014A multimillion-rand geographical information systems (GIS) implementation at SARS has assisted in the identification of various remote locations eligible for mobile registration and registration campaigns, enabling the organisation to grow the taxpayer register...
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24-hour gender violence call centre launched
24-hour gender violence call centre launched Mar 26 2014 Victims of gender-based violence will now be able to contact social workers around the clock for guidance on a new hotline. The Department of Social Development yesterday launched the Control Centre on Gender- Based Violence (GBV) in partnership with Vodacom and the South African Police Service (SAPS). The 24-hour call centre* is dedicated to provide support and counselling...
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44th AfriGIS data show
44th AfriGIS data show Mar 20 2014 Data provider showcases updates and additions AfriGIS held its 44th data show on 6 March 2014 in Midrand and explained the latest updates and changes to its 15 main datasets. Christopher Ueckermann, AfriGIS Data Manager, presented a numerical breakdown of the changes to each dataset, accompanied by maps displaying the changes according to province...
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Spatial data SIG launched
Spatial data SIG launched 24 Feb 2014 South African Oracle User Group (SAOUG) and AfriGIS have started a new special interest group (SIG). They held their first meeting at Oracle’s head office in late January. Although other SIGs exist, this is the first local one with a focus on Spatial and Graph. The main idea of the group is to provide a forum for Oracle Spatial and Graph, and Oracle MapViewer users to exchange best practices, share project experience and work closer with Oracle as a supplier to identify user needs...
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Check your e-toll fees
Check your e-toll fees Feb 7 2014Popular demand has prompted us to write an e-toll plug-in for AfriGIS Navigator, trusted by over 300 thousand South Africans. This handy tool allows you to check your routes and toll charges accruing to your e-toll account. This is a free service on your AfriGIS Navigator. Start using it today! How to get started We need to match your e-mail address with your mobile number...
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Government offers emotional support for struggling mourners
Government offers emotional support for struggling mourners 13 Dec 2013 Government offers emotional support for struggling mourners PRETORIA The Department of Social Development says it has made psychosocial support available for South African citizens who are struggling to deal with Nelson Mandela’s passing away. Mourners can call the Command Centre for Gender-Based Violence* – a 24-hour call centre for victims of gender-based violence staffed by trained...
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