Alberta upgrading ID credentials with digital wallet, mobile health card launch
The Canadian prairie province of Alberta is embracing digital identity with the launch of a new plastic card, along with…
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National AI strategy to guide Burkina Faso’s digital transformation
Reflections have begun in Burkina Faso on the drafting of a national AI Action Plan which the government believes will…
DRC digital ID phased deployment underway following contract do-over
The collaboration between Singaporean technology firm Trident and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on implementing the DRC’s national digital…
New Panama digital driver’s licenses valid for traffic stops
Panama is getting mobile driver’s licenses (mDL). Also referred to as a digital driver’s license, the digital ID will not…
Sri Lanka sees growing acceptance of GovPay digital payment system
The GovPay platform has notably increased traffic fine payments in the Western Province in Sri Lanka, with over 300 fines…
Zambia announces early market engagement to discuss digital ID procurements
The Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) has announced the holding of an early market engagement (EME) session next month to fine-tune…
Madagascar seeks firm to expand digital interoperability platform
Madagascar’s Digital Governance and Identification Management System Project (PRODIGY) says it is in need of a consulting firm that will…
Malaysia wants to register 13 million to MyDigital ID by year end
Malaysia’s National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) is targeting 13 million Malaysians to enroll in MyDigital ID by year’s end. Home…
Telstra Health wins contract to digitize Australia’s health records system
Digital transformation is coming to Australia’s healthcare system on a national level. The country’s Digital Health Agency has awarded a…
Malaysia’s national government ‘super-app’ to launch imminently
Malaysia’s Digital Ministry has revealed that its MyGov Malaysia mobile app is now available via open beta. Supposedly developed entirely…
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