CyFrica 2020
CyFrica 2020 Lagos, Nigeria February 25 – 26, 2020 Focused on the theme “Accelerating Cyber Security for a Safer Africa”,…
Africa
Biometric Update regularly releases posts regarding the term "Africa." The following list of links is available to assist you with finding biometrics news regarding "Africa" and other relevant terms. More topics may be perused by reviewing our entire Biometrics Topics list.
Biometrics in Africa: digital ID for humanitarian responses in Ethiopia and registration priorities in Nigeria
The use of biometrics by electoral commissions is once again at the fore in digital ID news in Africa. The…
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…
Mantra Softech develops fingerprint scanner with optical sensor, targets government projects
Biometric PoS developer Mantra Softech has manufactured a high-quality fingerprint scanner enhanced with a scratch-free optical sensor for more accurate…
2019: a critical year for biometrics and digital ID in the Global South
While Europe and the U.S. have seen steady progress with incremental improvements and plenty of new regulation alongside the growing…
Ghana Electoral Commission proposes facial biometrics as part of voter register changes
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana is changing the biometric voter registration process for the 2020 elections, adding facial recognition…
How Trulioo plans to help verify hundreds of millions of West Africans
Canadian identity verification firm Trulioo is extending its coverage to Ghana and Nigeria, allowing businesses to establish the identity of…
Biometrics and digital ID across Africa this week: biometric influencers in Tanzania, a ‘techno-political nightmare’ in Nigeria
Biometrics and digital ID are becoming firmly embedded in everyday life in many parts of Africa. 150 social media influencers…
Local investment and biometric privacy protection key BIO-key Africa strategy, executive says
BIO-key Africa is planning a country by country strategy, and anticipates adding two dedicated business development resources to cover its…
ZKTeco plans biometrics research center and Trulioo adds Nigeria and Ghana to boost development goals
ZKTeco is planning to establish a regional hub for its biometrics business in Sub-Saharan Africa, along with a research and…
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