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Malawi is advancing efforts to strengthen its digital identity infrastructure, with government and international partners reviewing progress on an e-KYC and Digital Identity Project designed to improve access to financial services and support the country’s wider digital transformation. The initiative is being implemented with the Reserve Bank of Malawi and …
South Africa is targeting September to complete key regulatory preparations and advance testing of its planned national digital identity system as the government moves to scale projects under the MyMzansi digital public infrastructure programme. The digital ID initiative forms part of a wider government effort to modernise public services and …
Sierra Leone is stepping up efforts to establish a trusted digital identity ecosystem, bringing together private companies, government agencies and development partners to help shape the policies, governance structures and technical standards underpinning the system. The consultations, held in Freetown, are part of a broader push to strengthen the country’s …
Togo has significantly expanded its national digital identity programme, positioning itself as one of the leading adopters of large-scale digital identity infrastructure in West Africa. The system, built on the MOSIP (Modular Open Source Identity Platform) architecture, has now issued unique identification numbers to millions of citizens, marking a major …
Madagascar is pushing ahead with the rollout of its national digital identity programme despite facing significant operational and logistical challenges during implementation. The project, supported by biometric technology company Laxton, is a central part of the country’s broader digital transformation strategy aimed at modernising public administration and improving access to …
Uganda is intensifying efforts to modernise public services and digital infrastructure as the government positions technology at the centre of national development and economic transformation. In announcements made this week, officials confirmed that Uganda will continue expanding its digital government strategy through investment in national backbone infrastructure, cybersecurity systems, digital …
Ethiopia is rapidly expanding its national digital identity programme, with officials reporting that enrolments are now reaching approximately one million people per week as the government pushes toward nationwide coverage. The update, shared by the National ID Program (NIDP), highlights the growing scale of the Fayda digital ID system, which …
Tanzania is moving to integrate its national digital identity system more closely with e-government platforms, as authorities seek to streamline public service delivery and improve administrative efficiency. The initiative focuses on linking identity verification processes with cloud-based government systems, enabling citizens to access services online using secure digital credentials. Officials …
Namibia is accelerating the rollout of its next-generation digital identity programme, positioning it as a central pillar of the country’s transition toward fully digital public services. Recent updates from government stakeholders indicate that Namibia is expanding its national ID infrastructure to support secure online authentication across a growing number of …
Uganda is moving forward with a major upgrade of its national digital identity system, in a bid to strengthen e-government services, improve cybersecurity, and expand access to digital payments. The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has confirmed plans to roll out enhanced biometric ID cards and supporting infrastructure, as …
Kenya is accelerating efforts to modernise its digital public infrastructure, with new developments highlighting the growing convergence of digital identity, payments, and secure government platforms. Recent industry reporting and regional analysis indicate that Kenya is among several African countries actively exploring tighter integration between national identity systems and financial services, …
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 …