Possibilities and teething difficulties for African biometrics and digital ID
Ahead of the ID4Africa event in Johannesburg, digital ID related companies are releasing think pieces on the future possibilities for…
ID for All
UN Sustainable Development Goal 16.9 calls for legal identity for all by 2030. Read Biometric Update news and in-depth features about digital identity projects in developing countries. Listen to our ID16.9 podcast.
Yemen rebel leaders say data control issues caused biometric dispute with World Food Programme
Houthi leaders in Yemen asked the World Food Programme (WFP) to stop biometric registrations after realizing the process bypasses the…
Trulioo takes authentication award and partners with Refinitiv for financial inclusion
Trulioo has formed a strategic partnership with Refinitiv to provide digital identity verification technology to foster financial inclusion, and its…
Digital ID in Africa this week: Biometric ghost-busting, marbles and a digital census
Even more aspects of life will soon involve digital identification, especially for Ghanaians as the country prepares for its first…
Biometrics companies pitch better customer experience to African businesses
Biometrics could make life easier for customers and the businesses providing services alike. Applications and platforms from established technology providers…
Aratek set to showcase biometric ID solutions at SDW, ID4Africa
Aratek will be demonstrating its lineup of biometric identity solutions including terminals, scanners and modules and its new flagship product…
Biometric Update resumes Official Journalist role for ID4Africa 2019
ID4Africa is pleased to announce Biometric Update as the official journalist of ID4Africa 2019. This is the 4th year in…
Digital ID in Africa this week: demand for national biometric projects challenge capacities
Biometrics were firmly a part of the continental conversation in parts of Africa this week. In Kenya, at the start…
ID document stakeholders call for digital identity standards as Mastercard and Samsung team up
Mastercard and Samsung Electronics are collaborating to develop a way for digital identity to be conveniently and securely verified on…
Zetes to present on public service delivery and showcase biometric solutions at ID4Africa
Zetes is returning as a Platinum sponsor of ID4Africa for the movement’s fifth annual conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, June…
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