South Africa, Oct. 8 -- According to the 2025 United Nations Globa Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) Africa report, African countries have made strides in embedding geospatial data into decision-making. Key achievements include:

Despite these milestones, the industry faces persistent challenges that slow momentum. These include:

To address these challenges, stakeholders are leveraging public-private partnerships (PPPs), capacity-building initiatives, and policy reforms. AfriGIS has contributed by improving data quality and accessibility, promoting digital twin technology, and helping clients integrate geospatial intelligence into planning, compliance, and risk management.

One of the most exciting areas of growth is Geospatial...