Determining Dependency and Vulnerability of Groundwater in Coastal Cities (Cape Town and Dar es Salaam)
In March 2025, Umvoto was commissioned by the Southern African Development Community Groundwater Management Institute …
geoinformatics and remote sensing
Promotions at Umvoto
Umvoto is pleased to congratulate the following employees on their recent promotions. Aqeelah Benjamin from Intern Geospatial Analyst to Junior Geospatial Analyst; Anele Matsebula from Intern Geologist to Junior Geologist; Khutjo Diphofe and Siyabulela Mafilika from Junior Hydrogeologist to Hydrogeologist; Keanan Woolf from Geologist to Senior Geologist; Philip Geldenhuys from Hydrogeologist to Senior Geologist; and Wiehan Swanepoel from Hydrogeologist to Senior Hydrogeologist. Umvoto wishes…
International Day of Clean Energy
A call to action for renewable energy adoption The International Day of Clean Energy, celebrated annually on 26th January, highlights the importance of transitioning to renewable energy to combat climate change and promote sustainability. Declared by the United Nations General Assembly, this day encourages global action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance energy access, and…
National Science Week
National Science Week provides an opportunity to showcase the advancements in geological sciences that advance resource exploration and management. At Umvoto, we utilise the capabilities of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies to transform how we identify and assess mineral, water, and energy resources. GIS enables the compilation, analysis, and visualisation of various…
Will fires become more frequent in the Western Cape?
Where there’s smoke, there is fire… literally if you are in any part of the Western Cape during summer. Smoke travels far, making the air hazy and stink of whatever is burning. If you are close enough, your eyes and lungs will burn. Smoke, the evidence of fire, is there but the whereabouts of the…
