MapIT seals East Africa digital map deal

Friday, 16 September 2011 07:11

Written by Maclynn Kemigisha

MapIT, a South African digital mapping company, has been selected by SATNAV East Africa as its Mapping Data Provider for East Africa. SATNAV East Africa is Uganda’s pioneer in Global Positioning System [GPS] technology and GPS based consumer electronics.

Established in 2011, the company’s independent geographical data of East Africa has built up a vast digital database. “We would like to congratulate SATNAV East Africa for choosing MapIT,” said Etienne Louw, Managing Director of MapIT.

“With our detailed mapping datasets for Africa, we can assist SATNAV East Africa in achieving its business goals,” said Louw.
Vincent Okema, CEO SATNAV East Africa and Gerold Haug, Managing Partner SATNAV East Africa, worked with Louw to finalise the partnership.

“We are very pleased to be working with the dynamic team at MapIT, and look forward to an exciting and successful journey together,” said Okema.