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…
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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…
South Africa begins work on national digital ID to stem fraud
South Africa has revealed its intention to develop a national digital identity system to provide a single, unified credential for…
CSIR develops contactless fingerprint system for biometric identification of corpses
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), a South Africa government-run research and development organization, has come up with…
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…
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…
