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Building Digital Trust: How Pawapass Is Addressing Online Verification and Cybersecurity Issues for African Businesses with Sylvia Brune

Unlocking Africa
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Episode 146 with Sylvia Brune who is CEO of pawaPass, a platform making it possible for millions of people in Africa to access services and opportunities without the need for a government-issued ID. With over 50% of people in Africa lacking valid identification, pawaPass offers an inclusive and secure solution to verify users online, enabling them to engage in remote jobs, financial services, online trade, and more. pawaPass' mission is to empower individuals and businesses across the continent through scalable and cost-effective digital verification. What We Discuss With Sylvia The importance of non-ID-based user verification in African markets and how pawaPass is making this possible. Insights into the evolution of the regtech space since the inception of pawaPassExploring the biggest challenges African businesses face with online identity theft and fraud, and how pawaPass is addressing these critical issues.The economic benefits for businesses and individuals using pawaPass, and how it opens up new opportunities for growth and inclusion.Identifying the African markets with the fastest adoption of regtech solutions and the factors driving this growthDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss The Importance of African Entrepreneurship in the New Scramble for Africa with Parminder Vir OBE? Make sure to check it out! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at Terser Adamu, and Twitter (X) @TerserAdamu Connect with Sylvia on LinkedIn at Sylvia Brune, and Twitter (X) @silversen Many of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group: www.etkgroup.co.uk info@etkgroup.co.uk

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