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Electronic IDs not the mark of the beast, says Iipumbu

Staff Reporter THE Minister of Home Affairs, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, has denied claims that the introduction of Electronic or digital Identification Documents (IDs) involves the implantation of microchips into the bodies of citizens, which some members of the public have dubbed as “the mark of the beast”. Electronic IDs are set to be ... The post Electronic IDs not the mark of the beast, says Iipumbu appeared first on Informanté .

Informanté18 Jun 2026, 04:00 am
Electronic IDs not the mark of the beast, says Iipumbu

Staff Reporter

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THE Minister of Home Affairs, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, has denied claims that the introduction of Electronic or digital Identification Documents (IDs) involves the implantation of microchips into the bodies of citizens, which some members of the public have dubbed as “the mark of the beast”.

Electronic IDs are set to be rolled out from September 2026 in the country.

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Originally published by Informanté on 18 Jun 2026, 04:00 am. View original article
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