Zambia’s digital govt efforts yield fruits as GWAN initiative reaches rural areas
The Government Wide Area Network (GWAN) project launched by the Zambian government early this year, through the Smart Zambia Initiative,…
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Somalia kicks off mass digital ID registration drive
The Somali government has since last month been conducting a mass registration pilot for its national digital ID in the…
Trident raises $2.6M to support DR Congo’s digital ID rollout
The Singaporean company Trident which is implementing a national digital ID program in the Democratic Republic of Congo, known as…
Indian tech firms shortlisted for Sri Lanka digital ID meeting with ICTA and DRP
About a dozen Indian tech companies shortlisted for the Master Systems Integrator (MSI) role in Sri Lanka’s Unique Digital ID…
Nigeria’s new tax ID could frustrate financial inclusion efforts, says analyst
An economist and data analyst has warned that the introduction of a Tax Identification Number (TIN) under Nigeria’s new taxation…
Digital versions of Oman’s national ID, driver’s license get legal recognition
The digital versions of the national ID card and driver’s license issued by the Omani government now have equal legal…
Ghana brings in Trust Stamp to build tokenized digital ID infrastructure
The government of Ghana, through the National Identification Authority (NIA), and U.S. identity trust services company Trust Stamp have agreed…
Taking control of your identity: digital technology as an enabler of trust
By Nathalie Gosset, VP, Identity and Biometric Solutions, Thales International Identity Day is celebrated on 16 September each year. As…
Kenya developing DPI roadmap to streamline public service delivery
The Kenyan government is in the process of developing a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) roadmap which will transform how citizens…
Malaysia credit rating agency incorporates MyDigital ID for more secure KYC
CTOS Digital Berhad, a major credit reporting agency in Malaysia, has sealed a partnership deal with the country’s national digital…
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