Digital identity takes center stage at G20 TechSprint as OIDF, ID4Africa joins judging panel
Digital identity featured prominently for the first time at the G20 TechSprint, with global open identity standards body OpenID Foundation…
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World Bank experts urge more investment in DPI security, resilience
Three World Bank experts have cautioned that the rapid deployment of digital public infrastructure (DPI) must be matched with security preparedness…
Ethio Telecom to boost Cameroon’s digital connectivity, inclusion drive
Cameroon, through its government-owned telecommunications company (CAMTEL), is leaning on the experience of Ethiopia’s Ethio Telecom to strengthen its efforts toward…
Vietnam integrating biometrics into daily life in digital transformation drive
Vietnam is rapidly integrating biometrics and digital identity into everyday life, rolling out identity‑based systems across public transport, air travel…
Cambodia’s Verify digital ID tech adopted by the Philippines national identity system
The Philippines government is plugging in Cambodia’s digital verification platform to its national digital identity system. From St. Kitts and…
Vodafone Qatar deploys Innovatrics’ biometrics for multiservice eKYC
Vodafone Qatar has hailed the impact of a fully remote onboarding system for different digital Know Your Customer (KYC) journeys…
African digital ID systems need better governance by stronger independent bodies: Researchers
Digital ID systems backed by biometrics are being imposed on Africans, preventing millions from receiving essential services they are entitled…
ASEAN plans to roll out digital business ID to boost cross‑border trade
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is preparing to roll out a regionwide digital business identity system aimed at…
Uganda MPs want clarity on biometric voting system as EC asks for more funds
Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC) has promised to conduct a live demo of how newly acquired biometric kits will be used…
Ethiopia aims for Africa’s best digital payments network by 2035
Ethiopia has unveiled a strategic roadmap which aims to enable the country set up one of the leading digital payment…
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