Ghana Turns National ID into a Payment Tool- A New Era for Digital Government

Chamaine ChaferaFinance, Technology

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

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

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 …