The outbreak of COVID-19 increased the need to fast track service delivery in informal settlements to ensure adherence to physical distancing measures and basic hygiene. The Government of South Africa established several interventions to fast-track the provision of shelter and
[caption id="attachment_7789" align="alignleft" width="746"] Attend GEO Week 2020[/caption] GEO Week 2020 will be kicking off virtually on 2 November 2020. The GEO Week 2020 Virtual Industry Track will be a highlight of this year’s event, running from 3-4 November - boasting
[caption id="attachment_7683" align="alignleft" width="924"] COVID-19 response from global space sector[/caption] Dr Val Munsami, SANSA CEO will hosts a special session at the International Astronautical Congress on how the global space sector aided Government's in the management of the COVID-19 crisis. This Session
[caption id="attachment_6116" align="alignleft" width="264"] Sentinel-2 imagery of Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique[/caption] African nations can now access high-resolution satellite images in the Digital Earth Africa (DE Africa) platform that will enable countries to monitor changes that relate to people and the environment due
[caption id="attachment_5818" align="alignleft" width="320"] Satellite image showing spaza shops in Limpopo[/caption] During the COVID-19 crisis, it is more critical than ever for governments to be able to identify the locations of informal settlements. Knowing where informal settlements are located will help
Racking vehicular movement during Lockdown levels using Satellite imagery SANSA has been utilising remote sensing satellite imagery to assess vehicle presence on the roads and at shopping centres. During lockdown, human mobility is expected to be minimised and the correlation of
SANSA team who contributed to this award from left: Dime Kekana, Lesiba Tsoeleng, Nale Mudau (project leader), Morwapola Mashalane, Mahlatse Ganyago, Nosiseko Mashiyi, Asanda Lamba and Willard Mapurisa SANSA is very proud to have received this award on South Africa’s behalf