Author: WAJ Reporter

MTN and technology giant ZTE Corporation have announced three major joint innovations in South Africa that will enhance network performance and customer experience. These innovations include a quad-band massive MIMO pilot site, the world’s first commercially deployed five-band radio, and a 5G-Advanced integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) pilot. The quad-band massive MIMO pilot site is located at the Waterfront harbour area in Cape Town, South Africa’s strongest city in terms of tourism. This site provides wide coverage from 700MHz to 3.5GHz and supports 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, and Internet of Things (IoT) services. According to ZTE, this approach increases capacity…

Atalanta’s star player Ademola Lookman has shown signs of returning to his former form after a long break. In the Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt, the Nigerian forward scored his team’s opening goal. During the game, he also provided an assist to Ederson, helping to double Atalanta’s lead. The final goal came from De Ketelaere, who finished off Scamacca’s shot that had hit the post. With these contributions, the Italian side defeated their opponent by three goals and moved up to 10th place in the Champions League standings. Following Lookman’s resurgence, Atalanta may want to keep the player in…

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has heavily criticized Mohamed Salah. Although Salah is currently Liverpool’s second-highest scorer after Hugo Ekitike, his form is far below what it was last year. Carragher stated that Salah’s “legs have gone” and suggested that he is showing signs of aging. Speaking to CBS Sports after Liverpool’s 4-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven, Carragher expressed his frustration with the team: “If I’m being completely honest, I’m very angry with the players. I’m really frustrated with them. “There comes a point at every club and with every manager where things become untenable, where it almost feels like it…

Samuel Chukwueze, who joined Fulham on loan from AC Milan during the summer transfer window, has begun delivering impressive performances for the Premier League side. The English club holds an option to buy should they wish to keep the player permanently, and the value of this clause is approximately €23 million. Fulham may choose not to activate the clause, but the Nigerian winger has already started to impress manager Marco Silva. In particular, during last week’s match against Sunderland, he was named Man of the Match despite coming off the bench. If he can maintain this level of performance consistently,…

Galatasaray’s star striker Victor Osimhen has donated 5 million naira to Esther Omolola Mensah, who is battling breast cancer. Known on Twitter as “Aunty Esther,” she usually works as an online food vendor, but this time she was seen crying in pain and pleading for help. In the video that spread rapidly across social media, she was shown suffering on a hospital bed, revealing the part of her chest severely affected by cancer. Following the video, several good Samaritans stepped in, took her to the hospital, and contributed to the donation campaign. Among all contributors, Victor Osimhen made the largest…

There are 19 French-speaking countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. According to a recent report, the region’s technological potential is failing to reach the desired level due to a significant lack of coordination and cohesion among key innovation stakeholders. The study conducted by Ernst & Young (EY) indicates that these countries operate within fragmented ecosystems, where weak governance and insufficient collaboration hinder technological progress. The report identifies three main barriers to cooperation: a limited culture of collaboration (73%), a lack of information-sharing platforms such as forums and networks (62%), and the absence of a shared vision and coordination mechanisms (57%). These gaps…

African forwards continue to make their mark in the UEFA Champions League. Despite missing the Union Saint-Gilloise match due to injury, Victor Osimhen has maintained his lead in the top scorers race, while other African strikers have also started to showcase their talents. In the Marseille vs. Newcastle United match, which ended 2-1 yesterday, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored both his and his team’s goals. However, he was not the only player carrying his team. In Borussia Dortmund’s 4-0 victory over Villarreal, Serhou Guirassy scored two goals despite missing a penalty, becoming one of the key players in his team’s win. Even…

The title race in one of Africa’s most prestigious leagues, the South African Premier Division, has heated up significantly. The reigning champions of the past eight seasons, Mamelodi Sundowns, top the table with 25 points, while their strongest rivals, Orlando Pirates, have caught up on points despite having a game in hand, thanks to a 2-0 win over Chippa United. Pirates have gone unbeaten in their last nine league matches. Last season, they also gave Sundowns a tough challenge. This season, having been surprisingly eliminated from the CAF Champions League, they appear to be entering matches more rested and focused.…

Of the 48 teams that will take part in the World Cup, 42 have already been confirmed. Nine of these teams are from Africa. In addition, the Democratic Republic of Congo will earn the right to become the 10th African team at the tournament if they secure one victory in the play-offs. According to the latest World Rankings published on Wednesday, 19 November, the pots for the upcoming draw have been determined. Morocco and Senegal will represent the continent in Pot 2. Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Côte d’Ivoire and South Africa will enter the draw from Pot 3. Ghana, Cape Verde…

South Africa are on the verge of their first away Test series victory against India in 25 years. At the end of day four, India need 522 runs to win. Having been bowled out for 201 in the first innings, India must bat flawlessly throughout the final day to avoid losing the match. Otherwise, they will suffer a second 3-0 whitewash in their last three home Test series. India lost 3-0 to New Zealand last October. Before that result, they had not lost a Test match at home to any team for 12 years. South Africa had won the opening…

The Ministry of Digital Transition and Digitalization of Côte d’Ivoire held a meeting with a delegation from Russia’s Skolkovo Foundation. The delegation, led by Russia’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, Alexey Saltykov, was received at the ministry. During the discussions, both sides focused on strengthening cooperation in digital technology, innovation, and the development of future technological ecosystems. Key topics included the creation of technopolises, artificial intelligence solutions, and the digitalization of public and private services. Promising areas of collaboration were identified between the Skolkovo Foundation and Côte d’Ivoire’s technology park, VITIB. The Director General of VITIB introduced the delegation to the…

Real Madrid may shift their focus to Victor Osimhen following Vinicius Jr.’s refusal to renew his contract with the club. There are strong rumours suggesting that Real Madrid are prepared to spend up to €100 million for the Nigerian striker. Since the arrival of Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius’ performance has declined, yet despite this drop, he is demanding a stronger contract renewal. While Mbappé has started every match this season, Vinicius has frequently found himself on the bench. Even when he starts, he is often subbed off before the 70th minute. His frustration was especially evident during Real Madrid’s 2–1 win…

The 20-year-old young talent Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab, who plays in Germany’s 3rd division, has attracted interest from Bundesliga clubs due to his impressive performances. The young player, who has scored 8 goals and provided 3 assists in 14 matches, has come onto the radar of several major European clubs, including Bayer Leverkusen, 1.FC Köln, Hamburger SV, VfL Wolfsburg, VfB Stuttgart, Schalke 04, Como 1907, and Club Brugge. The Moroccan forward’s contract expires at the end of the season. As a result, any club interested in signing him could do so without paying a transfer fee. If the young player can maintain…

CAF has released the official ranking of African clubs based on their performances over the past five years. Egypt’s Al Ahly FC leads the list as Africa’s most successful team in the last half-decade with 78 points. Mamelodi Sundowns, who have dominated South African football with consecutive league titles, took second place. Espérance Sportive de Tunis ranked third with 57 points. Last season’s CAF Confederation Cup champions, RS Berkane, finished fourth with 52 points, while Tanzania’s powerhouse Simba SC secured fifth place with 48 points. Last season’s CAF Champions League winners Pyramids FC are in sixth place with 47 points.…

Como manager Cesc Fabregas, whose team has made a strong start to the Serie A season, has stated that Senegalese star Assane Diao should not go to the AFCON. The former Arsenal and Barcelona legend described the young player’s participation in the tournament as “illogical.” Diao moved to Italy last January after spending a season and a half at Real Betis, and he quickly became a key part of Fabregas’ squad. Last season, despite being only 19 years old, he delivered an impressive performance with eight goals and one assist in 15 matches. Towards the end of the season, the…

Zambia brought together leading artificial intelligence (AI) experts and innovators under the theme “Holding Hands for Zambia’s AI Future” at a national conference. During the Deep Learning IndabaX 2025 event, the country demonstrated its commitment to becoming an ethical, inclusive, and locally relevant AI innovation hub. The two-day gathering highlighted Zambia’s progress in AI adoption across various sectors. In healthcare, AI-powered tools such as Dawa Health are improving maternal health outcomes, while in mining, AI-driven exploration by Kobold Metals has helped identify a new copper deposit—showcasing the wide application of AI technologies across the country. In agriculture, AI-enabled advisory tools…