{"id":75067,"date":"2025-08-09T18:44:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T18:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/mtn-south-africa-launches-biometric-identity-system"},"modified":"2025-08-11T17:09:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T17:09:35","slug":"mtn-south-africa-launches-biometric-identity-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/mtn-south-africa-launches-biometric-identity-system","title":{"rendered":"Mtn South Africa Launches Biometric Identity System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span><b>MTN South Africa has introduced a new digital identity system that leverages fingerprint and facial recognition technology to authenticate customers in all of its stores. This move is aimed at simplifying the sign-up process and reducing fraud.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The telecommunications company states that this initiative is a critical measure in combating identity theft and SIM swap fraud, which resulted in R5.3 billion ($300 million) worth of telecom-related fraud in 2024, according to a July 2025 report from the Communication Risk Information Centre (Comric).<\/p>\n<p>The system rollout follows a successful six-month pilot conducted across 20% of MTN\u2019s stores, where the technology enabled quicker customer sign-ups and effectively prevented identity fraud. With this implementation, MTN becomes the first mobile operator in South Africa to deploy this digital identity solution on a large scale. The system was developed in collaboration with Vigilate AI, a global leader in biometric technology.<\/p>\n<p>Cornelia van Heerden, Executive: Customer Operations at MTN South Africa, explained, \u201cThe introduction of this biometric system is part of our ongoing investment in innovation, aiming to make our customers\u2019 experiences safer, more convenient, and more connected. We\u2019ve reimagined the customer journey to be faster, more secure, and more intuitive, without compromising on convenience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Daniel Hartwright, CEO of Vigilate AI, expressed that the partnership with MTN represents a major advancement in secure customer verification in South Africa. \u201cBy combining MTN\u2019s deep customer insights and reach with our cutting-edge biometric technology, we are redefining the landscape of secure, customer-centric onboarding,\u201d he said. \u201cThis collaboration sets a new standard for the telecom industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Van Heerden further noted, \u201cThe feedback from the pilot stores has been overwhelmingly positive. Customers appreciated the significantly faster sign-up process, the error-free verification, and the overall convenience of the new system. It\u2019s a perfect example of how technology can deliver real, tangible value.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This digital identity system rollout is part of MTN\u2019s \u201cAmbition 2025 strategy,\u201d aimed at leading digital innovation in Africa and providing secure, future-ready services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Eswatini<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. MTN South Africa has introduced a new digital identity system that leverages fingerprint and facial recognition technology to authenticate customers in all of its stores. This move is aimed at simplifying the sign-up process and reducing fraud. 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