Author: WAJ Reporter

MTN to Sponsor the Second Edition of Tech Revolution Africa 2.0 MTN will once again serve as the headline sponsor for the second edition of Tech Revolution Africa 2.0, Africa’s leading innovation gathering. The event is scheduled to take place on January 30–31, 2026, at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. With this move, MTN reaffirms its commitment to driving innovation across the continent, empowering young talent, and shaping Africa’s digital future. Speaking on the sponsorship, MTN Nigeria Chief Information Officer Shoyinka Shodunke highlighted the significance of the initiative: “I am truly inspired by the vision of Tech Revolution…

Africa’s two biggest club competitions, the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup, winners will face each other in the CAF Super Cup. The match, scheduled for Saturday, will see the winning team add another trophy to their cabinet. FC Pyramids, the CAF Champions League winner, is considered the favorite by experts. In the Egyptian League, they sit 7th with three games in hand, four points behind the leader. If they win these three matches, they could take a significant position in the title race with a five-point lead. Last season’s Fas League champions by a 23-point margin, CAF…

Although South Africa is one of the wealthiest countries in Africa, hunger remains a major issue due to income inequality. To address this problem, 60 Gen Z innovators came forward with technology ideas that could spark a real revolution. Artificial intelligence, blockchain, data visualization, and community-driven platforms were among the technologies used during “The Biggest Hunger Hack”, an event organized by KFC Africa. At this event, young participants proposed redesigning Add Hope, a project funded by 2-rand donations from millions of KFC customers. The initiative reached over 154,000 children last year, and participants demonstrated how it could be further enhanced…

The Moroccan national team has shown remarkable progress in recent years. They managed to reach the semifinals of the 2022 World Cup, a historic achievement for the nation. In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Morocco went unbeaten in their group and secured a spot in the World Cup as group leaders. It is widely predicted that the North African side will remain strong for years to come, as their U20 team has also delivered an impressive performance at the U20 World Cup. During the group stage, Morocco defeated both Spain and Brazil, proving that they are a serious contender this…

World champions South Africa’s unbeaten streak was broken by Pakistan. Having gone on a 10-match winning run in Test cricket, South Africa were defeated by 93 runs against Pakistan. Starting the day on 51-2, South Africa suffered an early blow when left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi trapped first-innings centurion Tony de Zorzi lbw (leg before wicket) with the third ball of the morning. From that moment on, the momentum shifted firmly in Pakistan’s favor. Left-arm spinner Noman Ali (who took a match total of 10-191) dismissed Tristan Stubbs for just two runs and bowled a defiant Dewald Brevis — who scored…

Morocco delivered an impressive performance in the World Cup qualifiers, winning all of their matches and securing the top spot in their group. With these victories, the Morocco national team surpassed the 15-game winning streak record previously held by Spain in 2008-2009. Having eliminated Portugal and reached the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, Morocco’s success was initially seen by some fans as a matter of luck. However, since that tournament, Morocco has steadily improved its team quality and continued to grow stronger. Both the strategic brilliance of coach Walid Regragui and the improvement in the players’ individual performances have…

One of Africa’s leading technology distributors, TD Africa, has reaffirmed its 30-year-long partnership with HP. The partnership aims to accelerate digital transformation and deepen technology access across the continent. This decision came after a high-level strategic meeting held in Lagos’ Ikoyi district, which also explored collaboration opportunities and new growth avenues. Both parties emphasized their shared vision of a digitally empowered Africa, where technology acts as a driver of economic growth and social progress. Ikenna Ekeh, Group Head of Computing Business at TD Africa, expressed strong optimism about the partnership: “TD Africa and HP have been on this journey together…

Kigali will host New Generation Academy, Rwanda’s first accredited institution offering professional education in software programming and embedded systems. Scheduled to be announced on October 13, the program is designed for students who achieved high scores in the 2024/2025 national exams and successfully completed Senior 3. The program will provide training in coding, robotics, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), emphasizing a hands-on, practical learning approach. All courses will be supported by an equivalence certificate issued by the Higher Education Council (HEC). This initiative highlights the growing interest in coding and technology education across Africa. According to the Brookings…

The African World Cup qualifying matches have concluded, and the nine group winners who will qualify directly for the tournament have been confirmed. Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, South Africa, Cape Verde, and Senegal have secured their spots among the 48 teams that will compete in the World Cup. However, a new opportunity has emerged for the teams that finished second in their qualifying groups. The four best runners-up among the nine groups will face each other in a single-elimination play-off. Nigeria, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Gabon have earned this second chance. These play-off matches…

After today’s matches, the nine African teams that will take part in the upcoming World Cup have officially been confirmed. SOUTH AFRICA ANSWERS ON THE FIELD In the drama-filled Group C, Nigeria defeated Benin 4–0 thanks to a hat-trick from Victor Osimhen. Benin, who had been leading the group before the match, dropped to third place after this heavy defeat. However, Nigeria’s win was still not enough to secure first place, as South Africa held Rwanda to a 3–3 draw. Despite being docked points earlier in the qualifiers, South Africa still managed to top the group. AFCON CHAMPIONS HOLD THEIR…

Trump invited Infantino to the Egypt Peace Summit. Regarding this, Infantino said, “FIFA is here; we are ready to help, support, and do everything we can to ensure this peace process reaches the best possible outcome.” Last week, FIFA President Infantino had called for football to support peace efforts in the Middle East, ahead of two World Cup qualifying matches involving Israel, after pro-Palestinian demonstrations were planned in stadiums. Following the announcement of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on Friday, Infantino praised the plan and stated that President Trump should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. At the peace summit held in…

According to research conducted by Nokia, 5G technology continues to be rapidly adopted across the Middle East and Africa. Research reports indicate that 5G subscriptions are expected to reach 519 million globally, accounting for 48% of total data traffic. In the Middle East and Africa region, this share is projected to reach 23%, while in the Gulf countries it is expected to rise to 90%. These developments are largely driven by government investments in 5G infrastructure. This growth is not limited to the increase in subscriber numbers; it will also shape data traffic patterns. By 2029, 5G and 4G networks…

TECNO has begun efforts to transform football pitches across Africa. The initiative, called the 100-Pitch Renovation Project, was launched at Austin Grounds in the Mulango Kubwa area of Mathare. TECNO’s involvement in this project followed the company’s announcement as a partner for the AFCON 2025 Morocco Tournament and the 2027 East Africa Tournament. Hashim Kamau, Member of the County Assembly for Kinyago California Ward, highlighted the significance of the partnership, saying: “This partnership between TECNO and AFCON is not just about celebrating football at the highest level; it is also about investing in the grassroots — where the true heartbeat…

Malaysia is expanding its partnership network with Africa in the fields of technology and trade. The country also aims to strengthen its initiatives in these areas with nations such as Brazil and India. For instance, Malaysia has decided to sign a memorandum of cooperation with Brazil in the semiconductor sector, while it plans to hold negotiations with India to enhance technological and industrial collaboration. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is strongly committed to expanding trade relations with BRICS members and African countries. Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong stated that these initiatives are highly aligned with that…

South Africa secured a hard-fought victory against Bangladesh in the Women’s Rugby World Cup, edging past their opponents by three wickets in a thrilling encounter. In this close contest, Chloe Tryon scored 62 runs off 69 balls, while Marizanne Kapp contributed 56 runs from 71 balls. The hero of the previous match, Nadine de Klerk, once again rose to the occasion, finishing the game unbeaten on 37 runs from 29 balls. With this result, South Africa came from behind to win for the second consecutive time and climbed to third place in the standings. Bangladesh’s batting strategy was built around…

The excitement of the World Cup qualifiers continues. After today’s matches, Cape Verde achieved a historic milestone by finishing top of their group and securing their first-ever World Cup qualification. In Group D, Cape Verde defeated Eswatini 3-0 to claim the top spot. Cameroon, who drew 0-0 with Angola, managed to finish second in the group. In the final match of the group, Mauritius and Libya played out a goalless draw. In Group H, Tunisia — who had already secured first place — defeated Namibia 3-0 to finish the group stage unbeaten. Despite the loss, Namibia held on to second…