So I was thinking, the internet is here to stay and we are only going to become more and more dependent on it. Already people in developed nations use the internet more more in daily life, be it be for ordering a pizza or getting directions to somewhere they are going. Zimbabwe is going to be like this in not too distant a future!
I was having a look at Harare on Google Maps, which I regularly do when I am homesick, and I realized there is a lot we can do to the map of Harare as seen on Google Maps by the whole world, so that it is more informative. Harare is the most developed city in Southern Africa outside South Africa. Anyone can add information to the map of Harare based on their local knowledge of an area, using Google Map Maker.
It is simple, all you need is to sign in to your google account and then go to the website. Search for Harare, Zimbabwe and then zoom in to your area. Once you see a place you know that is of public importance click on Add New and a red pin will appear so you can indicate the place about which you are adding information on the map. Next just select the best description of the place, such as primary school, medical doctor, mall, shopping center etc, then type the name of the place. After that make sure the road indicated on the left pane is correct, and then click Save.
I have already mapped the Primary School I attended in Mabelreign, and two other places in a short space of time.
The last point is that you need to Review map edits done by other people, so that they may be approved. Simply click on Review (2nd button to the left of the red Add New button), and choose Harare Zimbabwe. Similarly your map edits will need to be reviewed by other people to be approved, so lets support each other!
JOIN ME IN MY QUEST TO MAP HARARE & THE REST OF ZIMBABWE!
Follow @gomushure on Twitter
Have fun! Wooo hooo
I was having a look at Harare on Google Maps, which I regularly do when I am homesick, and I realized there is a lot we can do to the map of Harare as seen on Google Maps by the whole world, so that it is more informative. Harare is the most developed city in Southern Africa outside South Africa. Anyone can add information to the map of Harare based on their local knowledge of an area, using Google Map Maker.
It is simple, all you need is to sign in to your google account and then go to the website. Search for Harare, Zimbabwe and then zoom in to your area. Once you see a place you know that is of public importance click on Add New and a red pin will appear so you can indicate the place about which you are adding information on the map. Next just select the best description of the place, such as primary school, medical doctor, mall, shopping center etc, then type the name of the place. After that make sure the road indicated on the left pane is correct, and then click Save.
I have already mapped the Primary School I attended in Mabelreign, and two other places in a short space of time.
The last point is that you need to Review map edits done by other people, so that they may be approved. Simply click on Review (2nd button to the left of the red Add New button), and choose Harare Zimbabwe. Similarly your map edits will need to be reviewed by other people to be approved, so lets support each other!
JOIN ME IN MY QUEST TO MAP HARARE & THE REST OF ZIMBABWE!
Follow @gomushure on Twitter
Have fun! Wooo hooo
