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Uganda is moving ahead with plans to use the National Identification Number, or NIN, as the primary tax identifier for individuals, in a reform designed to simplify access to public services and improve the way government agencies share and verify citizen information. The change follows Cabinet approval on 1 September …
Malawi has launched the Nzika Digital ID Wallet, giving citizens a new way to access and manage official identity documents while removing expiry dates from national identity cards. The initiative was unveiled in Lilongwe on September 16 during International Identity Day and Africa ID Day, marking a decade of cooperation …
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 …
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 …
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 …