MTN South Africa customers will now verify identity using fingerprint or face ID 

MTN South Africa has rolled out a new digital identity system using fingerprint and facial recognition technology to verify customers across all its stores, aiming to streamline sign-ups and reduce fraud.

The telco says this move is a critical step in combating identity theft and SIM swap scams, which contributed to R5.3 billion ($300 million) in telecom-related fraud in 2024, according to…