SADC to begin production of biometric passports for staff with Botswana facilities
The Secretariat of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has concluded a deal with the government of Botswana to begin…
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Ayang Macdonald is a freelance journalist based in Yaounde, Cameroon. He boasts 10 years of professional experience in journalism in which he has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Buea in South western Cameroon. He is a versatile reporter with interest in ICTs, innovation, digital entrepreneurship, defense and military, politics, economy, health and environment, humanitarian issues and sports.
Jamaica, Pakistan look to ease cash assistance programs with digital ID
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the country has to accelerate the implementation of its National Identification System (NIDS) to…
Nigerian state to begin biometric identification in transport sector to improve security
All individuals running shuttle buses, tricycles (“keke”), trucks, mini-trucks, lorries and taxis in the Nigeria’s Anambra State have been given…
Researchers question how AI system can determine race from X-rays
A study has revealed that an artificial intelligence (AI) medical diagnostics system can recognize the race of a person just…
Pakistan gives 1M Afghan refugees biometric IDs for government services
More than a million Afghan refugees who reside in Pakistan are expected to find it easier and more convenient accessing…
World Bank experts cite Philippines’ ID system as good example of ‘digital stack’
Two experts who contributed to the operationalization of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) posit that it is a good example…
Delhi deploys biometrics to reduce queues at property registration offices
The National Capital Territory of Delhi, in India, plans to use biometrics to reduce queues and manage the huge crowds…
Singapore to foster digital identity trust with new research center
Singapore’s Minister for Communication and Information Josephine Teo has announced that a new national Digital Trust Center (DTC) is to…
Public institutions in India resuming fingerprint biometric attendance after COVID break
Some public offices across India are reintroducing biometric attendance record-keeping for staff with fingerprints, a practice common in India’s public…
1Kosmos receives strategic investment to push passwordless authentication, zero trust
1Kosmos has announced what it calls a new strategic investment from security industry experts Gula Tech Adventures (GTA), as the…
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