Digital ID and biometrics in Africa: SIM blocks, biometric electoral roll disputes and an eKYC first for Libya
As 2019 draws to a close, Tanzania reaches – and pushes back – its December 31 biometric SIM registration after…
As 2019 draws to a close, Tanzania reaches – and pushes back – its December 31 biometric SIM registration after…
While Europe and the U.S. have seen steady progress with incremental improvements and plenty of new regulation alongside the growing…
Biometrics and digital ID are becoming firmly embedded in everyday life in many parts of Africa. 150 social media influencers…
This week sets a good example of the broadening impact of biometrics and digital ID across Africa. Beyond deals for…
Kenya dominated digital ID developments this week. What could have been its biggest story – downgrading the new role of…
This has been West Africa’s week in digital ID news. Liberia may be adding a few more people to its…
The trend for this week is mobile – mobile banking, payments, SIM registration and even a mobile app to check…
The sheer scale of the projects underway in Kenya and Nigeria mean that once again the two countries dominate Africa’s…
An investment of $60 billion would bring Africa’s digital infrastructure up to speed and $6 billion would cover ID provision…
The Secure Identity Alliance (SIA) has announced the composition of its OSIA Advisory Committee, which will help steer the Open…