Namibia OpenStreetMap Community.

A community of volunteers contributing to OpenStreetMap through coordinated mapping activities in Namibia.

[Godbless Ofosuhene Apenteng-Advice @QwesiAdvice]

SEED has officially been planted! 🌱 It's an honour to be at the launch for the Student Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Programme (SEED) today. The future of Ghana is entrepreneurial!

[Group on Earth Observations @GEOSecretariat]

📢 Deadline extended until 3 May!

There’s still time to share your views on Very High Resolution Earth Observation imagery.

We especially encourage input from developing countries — your perspectives are key to improving access, usability and impact.

📝 https://t.co/AcUSUgizQ3

[African Books Collective @Afbkcollective]

📢 Applications open!

Early-career scholars in African Literary & Cultural Studies (Eastern & Southern Africa) are invited to a year-long writing & mentoring programme, including a 4-day workshop at the University of Nairobi.

https://t.co/V2kilelnzB

[UN Mappers @UN_Mappers]

🌍Mapping stories from Ambassadors around the world

From Cameroon, Modo Engelbert highlights how mapping can bridge institutions and communities across borders.

Through his work, mapping becomes a powerful tool for knowledge sharing and global collaboration.
#UNMappers #UNMaps

[GlobaLandToolNetwork @GLTNnews]

📢New publication: Fit‑for‑Purpose Land Administration- Status, Success & Scaling.

Produced by @FIG_NEWS with the support of partners.

This publication reviews global progress on FFPLA and how it can be scaled nationally.
📚https://t.co/W5y5bkFCPn

[GISTechKE @gistechke]

Smarter livestock systems start with Geo-Intelligence.

Using GIS + Remote Sensing + EO, we help map grazing, monitor pasture health, and model climate risk for resilient, data-driven livestock management across Africa.
#GIS #EarthObservation #ClimateResilience #AfricaGIS #GeoAI

[EU in Namibia @EUinNamibia]

A shared path forward 🇳🇦🇪🇺

Join the Namibia–EU Business Forum 2026 (11–13 May, Windhoek) to connect with leaders driving trade, investment & partnerships between Namibia and the EU.

Register now: https://t.co/UYUgQ3OQoA

@MIRT_NAMIBIA @NIPDB

[SotM Africa 2026 @sotmafrica]

Mapping Amid Crisis: Connecting Displaced Communities and Humanitarian Responders Through Open Mapping in Northeast Nigeria. In times of crisis, data saves lives! Olumide Stephen will share with us how open mapping...

#SotMAfrica2026
Read more: https://t.co/xyfU0hwQz1

[Proforce Galaxies @pf_galaxies]

Satellite data and geospatial analytics are transforming food security. 🛰️🌍

Governments can now monitor crop health, detect risks early, optimize resources, and improve agricultural planning using multispectral Earth observation data in near real time.

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#geospatial

[SotM Africa 2026 @sotmafrica]

📢 Important Announcement: State of the Map Africa 2025 Postponed.

After careful consultation, the #SotMAfrica2025 conference in Dar es Salaam has been postponed due to recent developments in Tanzania

🗓️ New dates: June 26 - 28, 2026

We thank you for your understanding.

[Namibia OpenStreetMap Community. @OSMNamibia]

@openmapping_esa mentors Wilson Munyaradzi & Shamillah Nassozi shared valuable insight on project implementation with Namibia Housing Action Group & @Shack_dwellers federation of Namibia. Current phase of mapping is being implemented in partnership with @DlpsNust @NUST_Namibia

[Namibia OpenStreetMap Community. @OSMNamibia]

Induction meetings were informative and gave us that confidence that project implementation will be guided and success is inevitable. Support from HOT mentors will be essential . #OSMNamibia #OSMGrant #OpenStreetMap