Ghana has taken a significant step in redefining the role of national identity systems by enabling its citizens to make payments directly using the Ghana Card, positioning the country at the forefront of integrated digital public infrastructure on the continent. The new functionality, introduced by the National Identification Authority (NIA), embeds a digital wallet …
Zambia Seeks Global Tech Partner to Accelerate National Digital ID Rollout
Zambia is seeking an international technology partner to support the rollout of its national digital identification system, a major pillar of the country’s broader digital transformation agenda. The initiative is being led by the Smart Zambia Institute (SZI), which is prioritizing a “home-grown” approach while recognizing the need for global …
Kenya Court Rules Phone Numbers Are Protected Digital Identifiers
A recent High Court judgment in Kenya has established that a duly registered phone number constitutes a personal digital identifier that must be adequately protected from data breaches and privacy violations. The ruling underscores the growing recognition of mobile numbers as central to digital identity systems and personal data security in an …



