Singapore-based Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd has signed a definitive public-private partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to launch the DRCPass, a national digital identification system. This initiative, announced on 25 June 2025, aims to enhance digital identity verification across the nation, marking a significant step in the DRC’s e-government and digital identity efforts.
The DRCPass system will be rolled out in phases, accompanied by a public education campaign. Trident will serve as the exclusive provider of electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) services, leveraging Web 3.0 technology to streamline identity verification and enhance security. The system focuses on four key areas: SIM card registration, seamless access to e-government and business portals, digital payments enablement, and digital citizen identity.
Soon Huat Lim, Trident’s Founder, Chairman, and CEO, expressed enthusiasm for the project, stating, “We commend the Republic’s leadership for embracing a digital future and look forward to supporting a nationwide rollout that others in Africa will surely emulate.” The DRC’s Minister of Posts, Telecommunications, and Digital Affairs, Augustin Kibassa Maliba, highlighted the initiative’s significance, noting, “Today marks more than the signing of a partnership contract with Trident Digital Tech; it marks a defining chapter in the digital rebirth of our nation.”
With over 80 million mobile subscribers in the DRC, the secure eKYC services are expected to benefit a large portion of the population. As the DRCPass deployment progresses, it is poised to set a precedent for digital governance in Africa, potentially influencing other nations to adopt similar systems.
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