Biometrics enable mobile services for travel in South Africa, Australia and Oman
Countries around the world are now aligning with global standards to offer their citizens enhanced security and smoother travel experiences…
South Africa
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Idemia contract for SA’s biometric driver’s licenses prompts request for investigation
Idemia is facing further scrutiny in South Africa. A new request from transport minister Barbara Creecy asks the country’s auditor-general…
Idemia responds to termination of contract with Airports Company South Africa
Following yesterday’s report on the cancellation of Idemia’s biometrics contract with South Africa’s airport authority, the French firm has issued…
Idemia contract with South Africa airport authority terminated
Idemia’s major contract to supply biometrics and facial recognition systems for South Africa’s airports has been canceled, after months of…
Home affairs plans digitization, cracks down on identity fraud in South Africa
The Department of Home Affairs is stepping up its efforts to combat identity fraud, particularly concerning identity books and cards….
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…
South Africa urged to address biometric IDV hassles for social grant beneficiaries
The South African government has been called upon to take remedial action as beneficiaries have continued to decry hurdles involved…
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…
Former South Africa Home Affairs official jailed for passport fraud
A former South African Home Affairs Department staff who was involved in a racket that illegally issued the country’s biometric…
South African airport biometrics contract with Idemia challenged by former partner
An airport biometrics contract won by Idemia in South Africa is being challenged in court, with a former partner demanding…
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