Author: WAJ Reporter

Visa has established a new Regional Hub in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Through this hub, the company aims to strengthen digital payments in the region and manage its operations in Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi. The hub was officially launched during the “Visa Day Tanzania 2025” event. TANZANIA: THE CENTER OF REGIONAL OPERATIONS Visa’s decision to relocate its regional operations to Tanzania is based on the country’s rising mobile and internet penetration, a dynamic small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector, and ongoing national financial inclusion efforts. Tanzania’s strength in these areas positions it as a country with high potential to scale…

Sunderland and Olympique Marseille are going head-to-head in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s Moroccan left winger Amine Adli. The French side, having already secured Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, is aiming to build an even stronger squad with this transfer. Last season, Marseille finished second in Ligue 1, nearly 20 points behind Champions League winners PSG. Despite the challenges, they are hoping to contend for the title this season. Sunderland, on the other hand, are newly promoted to the Premier League and are looking to build a competitive squad. In addition to these two clubs, West Ham United and Wolverhampton are also…

Thanks to this initiative, internet access will expand, and connectivity across the country will be improved. The initiative, led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), includes 11 African countries. Among them, Nigeria became the first to officially launch the program. The two-day event, which began yesterday, brought together key figures from the government, private sector, and development partners. During the event, participants exchanged ideas on collaborative strategies for mapping and planning broadband infrastructure to promote digital inclusion across the country. The launch of this initiative, which holds great significance for Nigeria’s internet infrastructure, was officially announced at the event.

Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Nice for the transfer of Ivorian star Evann Guessand for £26 million plus £4.3 million in add-ons. The striker, who had a fantastic season with Nice, scored 12 goals last term and was one of the key factors in helping the French side finish fourth in Ligue 1. Guessand is expected to undergo medical tests tomorrow and join his new team’s training sessions shortly after. Since Jhon Duran’s transfer to Saudi club Al-Nassr, Aston Villa had only one striker in the squad, which made reinforcing the attacking line a priority. Marcus Rashford spent…

Beşiktaş has cleared the final obstacles in the Ndidi transfer and has fully agreed to sign a 3+1 year contract with the Nigerian midfielder. Ndidi, who had previously agreed with the black-and-white club, was also pursued by Real Betis; this caused the transfer process to be prolonged. However, although Real Betis reached an agreement with Leicester City, they were unable to agree with the player’s side. Beşiktaş continued to apply pressure in this transfer and is now close to a successful conclusion. After Gedson Fernandes’ transfer to Spartak Moscow, Beşiktaş’s midfield had weakened. The Ndidi transfer looks set to fill…

Impact investment firm Gather Ventures, founded by Jo Opot, has launched a new fund aimed at supporting women-led climate-focused startups across Africa. This initiative is also financially backed by Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation. Gather Ventures adopts a flexible financing model to meet the diverse needs of early-stage startups. This approach includes grants, equity investments, loans, and working capital, ensuring entrepreneurs receive the right support at every stage of their growth journey. The fund primarily focuses on sectors where women already play a significant role, such as agriculture. It also plans to encourage female participation in high-growth sectors like technology and…

Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey, who is facing five charges of rape and one of sexual assault, has been released on conditional bail. The charges relate to alleged offences committed between 2021 and 2022, during the period when Partey was playing for Arsenal. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. The public reaction goes beyond the seriousness of the allegations themselves. Many football fans have expressed outrage that the charges were brought just four days after Partey’s contract with Arsenal ended and he left the club — a timing that is being viewed as highly suspicious. There is speculation that…

Nigeria Triumphs at FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, Defeats Mali 78-64 Nigeria has claimed victory at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship — regarded as the pinnacle of African women’s basketball — by defeating Mali 78-64. With this win, the Nigerian team has secured qualification for next year’s FIBA Women’s World Cup. LAVISH REWARDS PROMISED TO PLAYERS Each member of the championship-winning squad, who competed in the tournament held in Ivory Coast, will receive a cash prize of approximately $100,000. But the rewards don’t stop there. During a special reception held in honour of the team, Vice President Kashim Shettima announced that each…

The Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services of Gabon (ARCEP) and the Telecommunications Regulatory Agency of Cameroon (ART) have signed an agreement to improve mobile services along the border. This agreement was signed on Monday, August 4, 2025, in Bitam, following the reception of the Cameroonian delegation at the Meyo-Kyè border post. Through this initiative, the quality of electronic communications is expected to improve for residents living in Bitam (Gabon) and the South Cameroon region. Additionally, the agreement will reduce interference between the two countries’ networks, leading to better coverage, more stable calls, and smoother internet access. In…

Beşiktaş had reached an agreement with Wilfred Ndidi and his club, Leicester City. However, the reason the player is delaying his move to the Black Eagles is the presence of another interested club. Spanish side Real Betis stepped in with an offer to Ndidi after Beşiktaş had already reached an agreement with the Nigerian midfielder. Leicester City responded positively to the offer, but Ndidi did not find the proposal satisfactory. Therefore, even though the player is currently keeping Beşiktaş waiting, the process is not considered to be progressing negatively for the Turkish club. In fact, once these minor issues are…

The Kenyan government has launched free Wi-Fi services in four schools as part of its efforts to bridge the digital divide in the country. All of these schools are located in West Pokot County. The schools are Ortum Mixed Secondary, Holy Rosary Girls Secondary, Saint Francis Ortum Boys Comprehensive, and Saint Bernadette Ortum Girls Comprehensive. With this move, the government aims to promote digital learning and support innovation. Students in rural areas face significant challenges in accessing the internet. Through projects like this, the government is working to bring internet access to remote areas and prevent the widening of the…

The African Nations Championship (CHAN) has officially kicked off. The tournament is currently in the group stage phase. Group matches and knockout rounds will be played up until the final match on August 30. In Group A, Morocco, Kenya, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Angola are competing. Only two teams from this group will advance to the knockout stage. So far, Morocco and Kenya have secured victories, giving them an early advantage over the other teams in the group. Group B includes Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritania, the Central African Republic, and Burkina Faso. Among them, only Tanzania started…

Abdoulaye Fall has been elected president of the Senegalese Football Federation. During the election process, voting was suspended, and police intervened. In the first round, Fall received 301 votes, while his closest rival, Mady Touré, got 116 votes. Former president Augustin Senghor, who received 92 votes, withdrew from the second round, citing electoral irregularities. As a result, the election process turned chaotic, and over 100 voters chose to abstain in the second round. Abdoulaye Fall, who also serves as president of Senegalese second-division side Bambey FC, managed to win the presidency after the turbulent election, replacing Senghor, who had held…

The United Arab Emirates-based space technology company Space42 has signed a memorandum of understanding with Microsoft and Esri. Thanks to the cooperation of these three companies, high-resolution and scalable base maps covering all African countries will be created. This project, called the “Map Africa Initiative,” will be the most comprehensive base mapping effort ever undertaken across the continent. According to Space42, one of the project partners, this initiative will also create opportunities to address infrastructure, investment, and institutional gaps. Within the scope of the cooperation, it is aimed to strengthen geospatial capabilities in Africa and the UAE, and to provide…

Ademola Lookman, who was named Africa’s best player this year, has expressed his disappointment with his club, Atalanta. The 27-year-old was hoping to continue his career with a different team this season. The Serie A side had previously told him he would be allowed to leave this summer if a fair offer arrived. Recently, Inter Milan made a move to sign the player. Lookman was also keen to join the Italian giants, but the transfer has failed to materialize. According to Lookman, Atalanta received an offer that matched what had previously been agreed upon, but then went back on their…

Beşiktaş has reached an agreement with Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi. Having sold Gedson Fernandes to Spartak Moscow for approximately €21 million, the Black Eagles were able to generate sufficient funds for this transfer. Earlier in the transfer window, Beşiktaş signed Orkun Kökçü from Benfica to strengthen the central midfield. With the addition of Ndidi, the club has now completed its central midfield setup. Beşiktaş has also reached an agreement with Ndidi’s current club, Leicester City. As a result, the player is expected to arrive in Istanbul soon for a medical examination. The exact transfer fee for Ndidi has not yet…