Tag: INFRASTRUCTURE

Zambia’s biometric ID rollout faces significant challenges due to reliance on outdated physical records. The transition to a biometric system aims to enhance public services but encounters skepticism regarding privacy and data security. Concerns are heightened by the involvement of a foreign entity in managing sensitive information, with calls for more citizen engagement in the…

Zambia’s biometric ID initiative faces challenges like low internet access and reliance on physical records, leading to inefficiencies in public service. The Integrated National Registration Information System (INRIS) aims to modernize this process by enhancing identity verification for citizens. However, substantial concerns regarding privacy protections and foreign involvement in data management remain critical issues that…