GSMA and ECA Ask Central African Governments to Prioritize Digital Inclusion
“The organizations believe that online marketplaces will create 3 million jobs in the region by 2025, while digital payments continue to boost e-commerce activity more […]
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Zwipe Adds Another Partner to Biometric Cards Network
“Together with Zwipe we will bring a new payment solution that will help financial institutions to differentiate their services, provide safer and much more secure […]
African Identity Startup Secures $7 Million in Series A Funding
An African identity verification start-up is looking to expand after bringing in $7 million in a recent Series A funding round. Smile Identity was founded […]
Trustonic and Synthensis Enable PIN Payments for African Smartphone Users
Synthesis Software Technologies is partnering with Trustonic to enable high-value contactless transactions for consumers in Africa. The alliance will specifically enhance the utility of Synthesis’ […]
Trustonic and TCL Emphasize Need for Local Marketing Strategy
Trustonic is arguing that original equipment manufacturers need to think locally when trying to bring their products to different markets. The company noted that the […]
KC Wearable Brings Thermal Screening Helmets to Several African Countries
A handful of African countries are using the KC N901 Smart Helmet from KC Wearable to help track the spread of COVID-19. The helmets have […]
ID Talk: How Are Biometrics and Mobile ID Enabling Digital Transformation in Africa?
On this special edition of ID Talk we are joined by Dr. Joseph Atick, Executive Chairman of ID4Africa. In conversation with ID Talk co-host Susan […]
Trulioo Brings ID Verification Tech to Ghana and Nigeria
Trulioo’s mobile identity verification services are now available to customers in Nigeria and Ghana. The news will greatly expand Trulioo’s presence in Africa, and facilitate […]
IDEMIA Alliance Brings Better Identity Management Technology to the DRC
“The database and its back-end ensure that each child getting a birth certificate is de-duplicated and given a unique identifier. This provides the Congolese government […]
ID4Africa: HID Global’s Efforts to Empower Africa with ID
“In addition to Angola’s national ID program, HID Global has provided ePassports for Tanzania, and later expanded that partnership to include electronic visas and residency […]
ID4Africa: Laxton Group Showcases Chameleon D Biometric Device
“In addition to South Africa, Laxton’s authentication solutions have already been deployed in Guinea, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe (amongst other countries), which further demonstrates the […]
Yoti Publishes Overview of Africa/Southeast Asia Research with NGOs, Grassroots Orgs
“In Southeast Asia, interview subjects showed an interest in biometric technology for identity verification and preventing fraud, and also pointed out that poor ID management […]
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