Africa faces challenges with interoperability as digital ID systems expand
In a push towards enhanced service delivery and inclusive economic growth, developing nations are increasingly adopting Foundational Identity Systems (FIDS)….
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UNICEF suggests issuance of national ID numbers at birth in Nigeria
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has advised that one of the ways through which the Nigerian government can have…
Kenya’s digital ID delivery back on: Court sets aside latest injunction
A Kenyan court, early this week, gave the greenlight for the issuance of the Maisha Namba to continue, saying allowing…
Craft Silicon
A registered non-profit organisation since 2010, the Foundation works towards empowering woman, youth, and children through free computer education and…
Gravitas
Gravitas is a pioneering digital identity company, specializing in cutting-edge solutions for public and private sectors. Leveraging our proprietary TrustGate…
South Africa airports authority investigating biometrics contract allegations
A major airport biometrics contract is in jeopardy after Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) suspended its chief information officer to…
Wide access to Kenya’s digital ID database too risky: court petitioners
Organizations challenging the constitutionality of Kenya’s Maisha Namba digital ID in court fear for the safety and security of citizens’…
ZA airport delays not caused by Idemia biometrics system
Contrary to several media reports, delays in passenger processing at South Africa’s largest airport are not due to problems with…
Prembly integrates IDVerse to ease ID verification in Africa
A partnership has been formed between Prembly Group and IDVerse to deliver the latter’s identity verification and synthetic media fraud…
Malawi insists ID card compulsory for scheduled biometric voter registration
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that biometric voter registration will begin next month as part of preparations for…
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