Biometrics deployed by Interpol to fight terrorism in Africa’s Sahel region
The breadth of applications of biometrics is evident in this week’s roundup of news in Africa, from counter terrorism activities…
South Africa - biometrics topics
Biometric Update regularly releases posts about South Africa. The following list of links is available to help you find biometrics news related to South Africa. Additional tags may be perused by accessing our complete Biometrics Topics list.
Biometric electronic signatures for digital ID verification introduced in India, South Africa
Financial services company IDSign has released a biometric mobile platform for digital ID age verification and signing, writes CNBC TV…
OneVault launches Secure Citizen biometric digital identity platform for remote onboarding
OneVault has released Secure Citizen, a multi-factor biometrics-backed digital identity solution in partnership with the South African Fraud Prevention Service…
Bitventure, VerifyMe, CompuLynx offer new digital ID and biometrics solutions to African market
Reporting by Reuters reveals how not only is the DRC not renewing its biometric passport contract with Semlex in June,…
Firms expand African biometrics coverage, COVID-19 aid raises data protection concerns
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across Africa, public and private reactions also continue to develop. Noticeable this week…
South African organizations implement voice and face biometrics to detect, reduce fraud
OneVault has signed an agreement with the South African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) to deliver a biometric fraud detection solution…
Biometrics and digital ID in Africa this week: BIO-key, Yoti, Simprints, iiDENTIFii and Innovatrics
The coronavirus pandemic is also an opportunity for digital technology, according to the CEO of social enterprise Simprints. Elsewhere, the…
Biometrics and digital ID in Africa this week: politics, ecommerce, Covid-19 biometric capture bans
Covid-19 continues to impact biometric systems across Africa. After initial reports in previous weeks of systems being suspended to reduce…
LumenVox, OneVault introduce advanced voice biometrics to African market
LumenVox has entered a partnership with OneVault to provide the African market with voice biometrics solutions for remote authentication, the…
Biometrics and digital ID in Africa this week: SIM cards reactivated, refugee privacy concerns and coronavirus
The spread of the coronavirus on the continent sees more impact on biometric services. This week we have summarized the…
