South Africa wants every SIM to become a digital ID

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how South Africa wants every SIM card to be a digital ID, how the FCCPC won a fight to regulate loan apps, and how Starlink has officially launched in Côte d'Ivoire.

W Wade Wilson Author

July 21, 2026
Updated Oct 16, 2026
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South Africa wants every SIM to become a digital ID

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how South Africa wants every SIM card to be a digital ID, how the FCCPC won a fight to regulate loan apps, and how Starlink has officially launched in Côte d'Ivoire.

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Published: July 21, 2026
Last updated: October 16, 2026
Written by: Wade Wilson
Category: Technology
Reading time: 1 min read
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