Government is planning to introduce an online cadastre system for mining licenses in the first half of next year, according to the company developing the software. Cape Town-based Spatial Dimensions will develop an Internet-based system to improve transparency in applying for, awarding and paying for mineral rights. Apparently, the idea is to do all transactions online with no cash changing hands. The system will be in operation by late in the first half of 2013.
Tanzania recently launched an online mining cadastre portal, also using the Spatial Dimension technology. Mozambique also has one in an effect to bring transparency and root out corruption. If indeed it is true, this is a step forward. It would be great if the maps of all mining licences in the provinces could also be made available, so that people can check which mining company is operating or exploring where in there village! Such a move does not solve everything, especially land squabbles, but it certainly helps know who is doing what.
Tanzania recently launched an online mining cadastre portal, also using the Spatial Dimension technology. Mozambique also has one in an effect to bring transparency and root out corruption. If indeed it is true, this is a step forward. It would be great if the maps of all mining licences in the provinces could also be made available, so that people can check which mining company is operating or exploring where in there village! Such a move does not solve everything, especially land squabbles, but it certainly helps know who is doing what.
