South Africa envisages fully-functional digital ID system before 2029 national elections
South Africa’s Minister of Interior, Leon Schreiber, has restated the country’s ambitious digital transformation plans, announcing that the government is…
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South Africa’s biometric driver’s license tender process no good, AG finds
A contract held by Idemia Smart Identity to supply machines for printing South Africa’s biometric driver’s licenses is in limbo…
South Africa will invest in DPI, says President
South Africa is planning to invest in digital public infrastructure (DPI) , including the launch of a national digital identity…
South African banks plan more branches to expand digital ID services access
Banks in South Africa say they plan to open more branches this year in order to facilitate access to Home…
South African security industry regulator issues facial recognition tender
The South African Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) has issued a new facial recognition tender as part of its…
Home Affairs central to South Africa digital government strategy
A fully digital Home Affairs department will be the central point in the implementation of an effective digital government strategy…
South Africa adopts biometrics for social protection, following India’s example
As governments worldwide strive to address inequality and build resilient communities, innovative digital tools are emerging as key enablers for…
Idemia faces lawsuit from spurned former partner in ACSA deal
There is more fallout from the canceled biometrics contract between French firm Idemia and Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), as…
South Africans complain of hassles in obtaining smart ID cards
Some citizens in South Africa say it is not a jolly ride trying to obtain the biometric smart ID card…
South Africa telco allows SIM registration with fake ID numbers: report
Many eSIMs get registered in South Africa with fake identity information on a mobile network’s website, flouting requirements of the…
