Ghana Leads Africa’s Digital Identity Evolution with Multi-Use National ID Platform

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

Ghana is emerging as a continental frontrunner in digital identity innovation, following the rapid expansion of its national ID system into a multi-functional platform designed to underpin financial services, public administration, and economic inclusion. In early April, authorities confirmed the continued rollout of new capabilities linked to the Ghana Card—its …

Visa Pushes Digital Wallet Integration as Africa Moves Toward Unified Payments and Identity

Chamaine ChaferaFinance, Technology

Visa is accelerating efforts to integrate digital identity and payment systems, positioning unified digital wallets as a cornerstone of future public infrastructure across emerging markets, including Africa. According to a recent industry report, Visa is working with identity technology partners to embed payment capabilities directly into digital identity wallets. The …