Government “Rushing” Into Facial Recognition Technology Says Gannon
(Dublin People, Apr 28, 2025)
“The use of facial recognition by the state has serious implications for civil liberties. And yet, instead of engaging in meaningful consultation, or responding in detail to serious concerns raised by experts, the Minister has chosen to keep the public in the dark about how this technology will be used, governed, and scrutinised,” he said.
Govt Hails TIMB Biometric System
(News Day, Apr 26, 2025)
Led by acting TIMB chief executive officer Emmanuel Matsvaire, the regulatory body introduced the biometric system in a move aimed at curbing side marketing, suspected of fuelling illicit financial flows in the sector.
Health Dept Begins Installation of CCTV Cameras, Biometric Machines at OOAT Centres
(The Tribune, Apr 28, 2025)
These cameras and biometric machines are being installed at all OOAT clinics in the district.” She said patients visiting clinics would have to mark their visit on the biometric machine which would ensure that no there was no pilferage of medicines at the clinic.
New Biometric Testing for SASSA Beneficiaries Without IDs
(Bona Magazine, Apr 28, 2025)
All social grant beneficiaries using alternative forms of identification other than the standard 13-digit South African ID number will undergo compulsory biometric testing. This was announced by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) on Thursday.
Govt to Link Doctors’ Salaries with Biometric Attendance at GB Pant Hospital: Gitte
(Tripura Chronicle, Apr 26, 2025)
Gitte emphasized that from April onwards, biometric attendance for doctors has been made mandatory, with salaries now being directly tied to their recorded in-and-out timings and physical presence at the hospital.
