Author: WAJ Reporter

Nokia and Fibertime have joined forces to improve internet access in South Africa. Through their fibre-to-the-home projects, they plan to reach an additional 400,000 households. To implement this plan, Nokia’s advanced Lightspan access nodes, Wi-Fi 6 fibre access points, and the 7750 Wireless Access Gateway technologies will be used. This setup will enable users to maintain uninterrupted connectivity throughout their homes. While Fibertime claims speeds of up to 950 Mbps in certain areas, its standard offering provides uncapped 100 Mbps access for a daily fee. This project aligns perfectly with Fibertime’s broader goal of bringing fibre connectivity to two million…

Armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), once the exclusive domain of superpowers, are rapidly spreading across Africa. From Ethiopia’s Tigray region to Sudan’s urban battlefields and the Sahel, UAVs are completely changing the way wars are fought. Countries like Burkina Faso, Mali, and Nigeria are utilizing this technology in their counterterrorism efforts. Turkey exports Bayraktar TB2 and Akıncı drones, with prices ranging from $5 million to $50 million. African nations also use China’s Wing Loong and Iran’s Mohajer-6 drones for national defense purposes. The African drone market was valued at $3.4 billion in 2024 and is expected to exceed $9 billion…

Togolese midfielder Samuel Asamoah collided with pitch-side advertising boards and broke his neck during a match in the Chinese league. His club, Guangxi Pingguo, announced that the 31-year-old player is at risk of paralysis. Asamoah was involved in a duel with an opposing player when he was shoved and hit his head against an LED advertising board. Following the collision, medical examinations revealed multiple fractures in his neck and extensive nerve damage. The player underwent emergency surgery, and his condition has been reported as stable. The club stated: “Details about his recovery process will be announced following further medical examinations.”…

In the FIFA U-20 World Cup, part of the Round of 16 matches have been played, and two more African teams have been eliminated from the tournament. Argentina defeated Nigeria with a convincing 4-0 victory. The goals came from Alejo Sarco in the 2nd minute, Maher Carrizo in the 23rd and 53rd minutes, and Mateo Silvetti in the 66th minute. In another match, Colombia beat South Africa 3-1. Colombia’s goals were scored by Joel Canchimbo in the 7th minute and Neiser Villarreal in the 63rd and 90+6th minutes. South Africa’s only goal came from Mfunda Vilakazi, who converted a penalty…

African Teams Slowly Securing Their World Cup Spots The teams from Africa that will participate in the World Cup finals, featuring 48 nations, are gradually becoming clear. Following today’s matches, after Morocco and Tunisia, Egypt and Ghana have also officially secured their places in the World Cup. SALAH’S GOALS PROPEL EGYPT TO THE NEXT ROUND Egypt defeated Djibouti 3-0, with Salah scoring 2 goals and Ibrahim Adel adding another, securing the top spot in Group A regardless of the outcome of their remaining matches. Burkina Faso beat Sierra Leone 1-0 to claim second place. In the group’s other match, Ethiopia…

Former Kaizer Chiefs footballer Brian Abbas Amidu has been arrested in Zimbabwe after being caught with nearly 800 kilograms of cannabis. The incident has reignited long-standing debates about the player’s real age, which had already been questioned during his football career. The seized drugs are estimated to have a total street value of around US$78,000. Amidu, who is listed in local records under the name Tumirai Matsika, appeared before the Kwekwe Magistrates’ Court alongside 41-year-old Kudzai “Reuben” Mhlanga. Both men face drug trafficking charges and are currently being held in custody. Zimbabwe’s The Herald newspaper reported that prosecutors described the…

Zimbabwe national team assistant coach Takesure Chiragwi has been suspended from the dugout for this Friday’s match against South Africa after slapping one of his own players. The incident occurred during a league match between Ngezi Platinum and Dynamos. Chiragwi attributed the incident to a moment of emotional tension: “Football is a game of emotions. There was chaos everywhere. Everyone was there, but honestly, I don’t even know exactly what happened,” he said. “That’s football — even the world’s top managers can do something like that in those moments.” “But of course, nothing can justify what happened. We just wanted…

Executives from TotalEnergies and Chevron stated at the Africa Energy Week 2025 event that the use of seismic imaging technologies could play a major role in unlocking Africa’s vast frontier oil and gas potential. They emphasized that the data obtained through these systems can help reduce risks in new exploration areas. Emmanuelle Garinet, Vice President of Exploration Africa at TotalEnergies, explained that the company greatly benefited from this technology during the success of the Venus well: “When we decided to drill the Venus well, it was a completely unexplored area, but thanks to seismic data and direct hydrocarbon indicators, our…

Ethiopian young athletes left their mark on the tRUNsylvania 10K, a World Athletics Elite Label road race. At just 19 years old, Khairi Bejiga clocked an impressive 26:54, the second-fastest time in history for the U20 category. South Africa’s Maxime Chaumeton finished second, while Kenya’s Cornelius Kemboi took third place. In the women’s race, Ethiopian runner Medina Eisa claimed victory with a time of 30:28. Kenya’s Brenda Jepchumba Kenei finished second, followed by her compatriot Mariam Lufti Njoki in third. Turkish athlete Yasemin Can finished fourth, setting a new Turkish national record with her performance. These outstanding results from the…

Orange Cyberdefense and Qevlar AI have formed a partnership to combat the growing number of cyberattacks across Africa. As part of this collaboration, Qevlar AI will integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into Orange Cyberdefense’s threat monitoring systems, enabling faster and more effective responses to cyber threats. Frédéric Zink, Managing Director for France at Orange Cyberdefense, stated that the partnership will primarily focus on African markets such as Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Cameroon, and Egypt, where rapid digital transformation has made cyber resilience a national priority. ORANGE CYBERDEFENSE’S GLOBAL SECURITY NETWORK Orange Cyberdefense is one of the leading companies in the cybersecurity sector,…

Yesterday, Ghana held its first-ever Ghana Space Conference in Accra. The conference, themed “Harnessing Space Technology for Sustainable Development and Inclusive Growth in Ghana and Beyond,” will continue for three days. The event brought together government officials, scientists, industry leaders, international organizations, entrepreneurs, and students from across the continent. The conference is organized under the auspices of the Ghana Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI), Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet), University of Ghana, All Nations University, Spacehubs Africa, and Agbedus Consult. Speaking at the opening ceremony, EPA CEO Prof. Nana Ama Browne…

Young protesters in Morocco took to the streets for the ninth consecutive Sunday, calling for a change of government and reforms in the health and education sectors. This situation has sparked curiosity about the future direction of developments in various areas of the country. In December this year, Morocco is set to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the continent’s biggest national football tournament. CAF President Patrice Motsepe stated on Sunday that he is fully confident the tournament — which will feature 24 national teams — will go ahead as planned. “As CAF, we are absolutely confident that AFCON…

Hezekiah Nyamau, one of the athletes who brought Kenya an Olympic gold medal with an impressive performance at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, has passed away due to gall bladder cancer. The legendary runner had been receiving treatment at a hospital in Nakuru, where he sadly died around 2 a.m. He had been battling the illness for a long time, showing great resilience throughout his struggle. Earlier, the Nation newspaper had requested an interview with him, but Nyamau had to decline due to his deteriorating health. During that time, he said: “My children, as you can see, I don’t have…

South Africa managed to defeat New Zealand by six wickets in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. After being bowled out for just 69 and losing by 10 wickets to England on Friday, South Africa bounced back in style. This time, they dismissed New Zealand for 231 runs and chased down the target in only 40.5 overs, delivering an impressive performance. Tazmin Brits was the star of the match, scoring a brilliant 101 runs. This was her fourth century in her last five matches. She also made history by becoming the first player ever to score five ODI centuries in…

Romania and Kenya have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the field of digital security. The agreement, signed by Kenya’s National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) and Romania’s National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC), covers areas such as information sharing, joint response to cybercrimes, and the development of advanced cybersecurity solutions. Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy, Hon. William Kabogo Gitau, stated that the MoU represents both countries’ shared commitment to protecting themselves from evolving cyber threats. Kabogo expressed his confidence in the partnership with the following words: “Cooperation, rather than isolation,…

The elimination process continues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, the world’s biggest football tournament. In the African qualifiers, 9 group leaders will earn direct entry to the tournament. The results will be finalized after the last two weeks of matches are played. EGYPT GUARANTEED TO QUALIFY IF NO SURPRISE OCCURS Unless a surprise happens, Egypt looks set to lead its group. Winning just one of the remaining two matches will be enough. Although highly unlikely, Burkina Faso still has a chance to claim the top spot. There is only a 2-point difference between Senegal and the Democratic Republic…