Controversy trails big money biometric ID card contract in DR Congo
A mega money contract for the production of biometric national ID cards in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo)…
Articles By Ayang Macdonald
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.
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Seamfix CEO makes case for digital ID as unlocker of Africa’s growth potential
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Nigeria’s digital ID authority unveils new measures to uphold data security
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Philippines launches official national digital ID, new authentication services
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Tanzania announces biometric voter registration from July 1 ahead of 2025 polls
Tanzania’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that a biometric voter registration process will be conducted in the Zanzibar…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
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