This theme focuses on economic progression through the expansion and modernization of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure and the provision of reliable and current fundamental geospatial datasets (data associated with location) as base for cohesive planning for national development; to increase access and value addition through provision of geospatial datasets to the public, OMAs and international development partners.
International Boundary Re-Affirmation
After African states attained their independence, poorly delimitated and/or demarcated borders became potential sources of conflict and political instability, prompting the African Heads of Governments (AHG) to enact resolution AHG/Res.16(1) at the Organization of African Union (OAU) on the principle of respect of borders existing at the time of independence. This theme thus focuses on Namibia’s resolve to re-affirm its boundaries with her neighbors in fulfilment of the aforesaid resolution.
Blue Economy Expansion
Article 76 para. 1 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) establishes the right of coastal States to determine the outer limits of the Continental Shelf beyond the default 200 nautical miles.
This theme focuses on Namibia’s quest of expanding its blue economy (sea-bed and subsoil resources).
Departments, Sub-divisions & Units
Division Field Surveys
Cadastral Surveys Section
Geodetic Control Section
Sub-Division Land Information
Survey Examination Section
Cadastral Land Information Section
Sub-Division Mapping
Digital Mapping Section
Photogrammetry Section
Sub-Division GIS & Cartography
GIS Section
Cartography Section
Sub-Division Geomatics Planning
Research and Development Section
Training Surveyors’ Council and Regulation Board
Sub-Division Administration
DSM’s Core functions include: -
Establishment, modernization and maintenance of Namibia Geodetic Infrastructure;
Survey of State Land;
Quality Control (Examination and Approval) of all cadastral survey records (Diagrams, General Plans, and Sectional Title Plans) earmarked for registration of title in the Deeds Office;
Establishment and maintenance of Cadastral Datasets and records;
Preservation of all records pertaining to surveys of land filed and kept in the Surveyor-General’s office as records of that office;
Acquisition of aerial imagery and production of Orthophoto maps;
Production and revision of topographic maps;
Design and maintenance of GIS and Cartographic Databases;
Production of Customized Maps;
Professional Advice on acquisition and application of geospatial data;
Inspection, survey, maintenance & re-affirmation of international boundaries;
Conduct level, tide and other relevant survey operations as required in terms of the Land Survey Act.
