02 May 2025

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is set to become a pioneer in digital identification technology, a crucial step in its ongoing digital transformation journey.

The DRC government has teamed up with Trident Digital Tech to implement this innovative digital identification project, which promises to yield numerous benefits across various sectors of the nation’s economy.

During a recent visit to the DRC, Soon Huat Lim, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Trident, demonstrated the potential of the company’s technology. He expressed confidence that the initiative would significantly reduce identity fraud and cybercrime, thereby safeguarding the country’s digital future. By implementing digital IDs, the project aims to streamline public administration processes, reduce bureaucracy, and enhance transparency.

Moreover, Lim highlighted that the digital identification system would accelerate financial inclusion by enabling millions of unbanked citizens to access banking services and digital payment systems. This level of accessibility is expected to boost economic activity and empower individuals financially.

In addition to the economic benefits, the initiative aims to improve identification processes in education, enhancing student identification, online learning, and academic verifications. The DRC’s healthcare sector will also benefit, as the digital IDs are designed to facilitate secure medical records and better access to healthcare services.

Lim emphasized that this digital initiative would ‘redefine trust’ in digital interactions through the use of modern technologies, including Web 3.0 blockchain, artificial intelligence, biometrics, and zero-knowledge proofs.
“It is more than just a tool. It is a catalyst for transformation across the country and continent,” said Lim.