Author: WAJ Reporter

Cape Verdean left winger Helio Varela has transferred from Gent to Maccabi Tel Aviv. The 23-year-old, who joined Gent last summer from Portuguese side Portimonense, had fallen short of expectations. The Belgian club, having secured only one victory in five matches, decided to make strategic moves to recover quickly. Last season, the Cape Verdean player featured in 18 games for Gent, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. This was far below the performance he displayed at Portimonense. During that period, the young winger played 37 matches, scoring 6 goals and providing 3 assists. If Helio Varela gets more playing…

India’s telecommunications tower company Indus Towers has decided to expand into Africa. The company has initially identified Nigeria, Uganda, and Zambia as its target markets. Indus Towers stated that it aims to establish a strong and competitive presence in these regions in a short period of time. Managing Director and CEO Prachur Sah commented on this move: “The board’s approval to enter international markets in Africa unlocks our vision for long-term sustainable growth and value creation for our shareholders. By leveraging our expertise in delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions, we are well-positioned to differentiate ourselves in Africa’s rapidly growing telecom…

Nigeria, which has been struggling with cybersecurity challenges, has signed an important cybersecurity agreement with Kaspersky. The agreement was formalized during the GITEX Nigeria 2025 event in Lagos, with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi and Kaspersky’s General Manager for Africa, Chris Norton. Kaspersky will support the strengthening of cyber capacity across the country and organize training programs to develop local expertise. In addition, under the agreement, Nigerians will gain access to intelligence sharing on cyber threats and attacks that may impact government institutions and critical digital infrastructure. Finally, Kaspersky will also support…

Braga’s Guinea-Bissau right winger Roger Fernandes is set to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad. It has been announced that the club secured his transfer for a fee of £26 million. At just 19 years old, Fernandes featured in 48 matches last season, scoring 5 goals and providing 7 assists. This highlights the high potential he possesses. The Saudi Pro League was previously known for attracting star players. However, they have now started working to bring in young talents as well. Manchester United had shown interest in Roger Fernandes earlier in the transfer window and even scouted him at the…

Djibouti Telecom has announced its decision to extend the Djibouti Africa Regional Express 1 (DARE1) subsea cable. With this expansion, the cable line will extend along Africa’s east coast, adding new landing points in Tanzania, Mozambique, Madagascar, and South Africa. The company stated that under this extension, the line will run from Mombasa to Mtunzini in South Africa, covering a distance of 3,200 km to 3,500 km, with additional branches planned for Tanzania, Mozambique, and Madagascar. Work is scheduled to begin in 2026, with the project expected to be ready for service in 2028. Once completed, the project will promote…

According to the Heirs Tech Industry Report, Africa is expected to contribute nearly $180 billion to its GDP by the end of this year. The research report also indicates that, with this momentum, the continent could earn close to $2.9 trillion by 2030 through artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies. KEY AREAS REQUIRING INVESTMENT However, the report states that Africa needs to continue investing in three fundamental areas. These areas are digital infrastructure, talent, and policy. According to the report, Africa has made significant progress in these areas, but further efforts are still needed to ensure widespread adoption of these…

Fenerbahçe wants to remove foreign players from their squad who cannot be used due to the foreign player limit in the Süper Lig. For this reason, Ghanaian center-back Alexander Djiku has recently been on the agenda for the Yellow-Blues’ departures. It has been reported that Fenerbahçe has reached an agreement with Russian club Spartak Moscow regarding the sale of the experienced player. Djiku’s decision is awaited for the transfer to be finalized. If the transfer goes through, Spartak Moscow will pay 2.5 million euros for the experienced center-back. Having also performed well for the Ghana national team, Djiku could re-establish…

Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho, who failed to meet expectations at Sevilla, has transferred to Celtic. On the final day of the transfer window, Sevilla made the decision to terminate the player’s contract. Becoming a free agent, Celtic moved for Kelechi Iheanacho and signed the player to a one-year contract. If the player shows good performance, the Scottish club has the option to extend the contract for one more year. With this development, the player, who has played for teams like Manchester City, Leicester City, Sevilla, and Middlesbrough, has now made Celtic his fifth team. Furthermore, he has gained the opportunity…

The transfer of Lookman, whose moves to Inter and Bayern Munich fell through, began to be linked with Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray after the European transfer window closed. The player had stated that he did not want to play for Atalanta and had removed all posts related to the club from his social media accounts. However, although the player is not keen on playing for Atalanta, he is also not currently warm to the idea of a move to the Turkish League. Furthermore, the Champions League squads were announced yesterday, and Lookman’s name was included in that squad. For this reason,…

MTN South Sudan has launched a mobile money project called “Mata Fekir.” This project aims to further strengthen its digital ecosystem. It plans to achieve this by increasing access to financial services, simplifying transactions, and promoting savings through the campaign. The campaign is part of a broader strategy that uses mobile technology to provide secure, affordable, and user-friendly financial services for individuals and small businesses. MTN Fintech CEO Francis Matseketsa commented on the project: “The Mata Fekir campaign is about giving people confidence to manage their money, grow their businesses, and plan for the future using the technology they already…

The Africa qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup will kick off tomorrow with the Seychelles vs Gabon match. During this international break, matches across the continent will continue until September 9. At the end of this stage, only the winners of the nine groups will qualify for next year’s finals. The four best runners-up will enter the play-offs in November for another chance to qualify. Only 48 national teams from around the world will secure a place in the finals. EGYPT MAINTAINS LEAD In Group A, Egypt leads by 5 points. If they win their matches this week, they will…

The European transfer window has reached its final stages. During this period, many key players have switched teams, with substantial transfer fees being paid. Among these, the impact of African players on the market has been particularly notable. Here is a list of the African players who were transferred for the highest fees during this summer’s transfer window: LIVERPOOL’S MOST EXPENSIVE SIGNING: ALEXANDER ISAK At the top of the list is Alexander Isak, whom Liverpool signed from Newcastle United for €144 million. The Eritrean-born star is also the most expensive transfer of the season. Next on the list is Hugo…

Galatasaray are looking to add another Nigerian star to their squad following their interest in Lookman. Ademola Lookman, who has also been linked with Inter, Atletico Madrid, and Napoli, has now emerged as a target for the Turkish champions. Voted Africa’s best player, the main obstacle to Lookman’s transfer remains financial conditions. With the European transfer window now closed, his options are limited if he is to secure a move. The Italian club’s asking price is set at €55 million. Galatasaray, however, are pushing for the move in order to register him for the Champions League squad. The situation is…

Chelsea’s Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson has joined Bayern Munich on loan on the final day of the transfer window. The German giants, seeking to strengthen their attacking options, will pay a €16.5m loan fee for the player. The deal also includes a buy option. Should Bayern wish to make the move permanent, they will have to pay an additional €65m. Jackson made a total of 81 appearances for Chelsea, contributing 30 goals. At Bayern, he is expected to serve as an alternative to English striker Harry Kane. After completing his move, Jackson said: “I’m really happy to now be part…

The final hours of the transfer window in Europe are approaching. As a result, today is turning out to be an especially busy day in terms of completed transfers. Previously, AC Milan withdrew from signing Victor Boniface after medical examinations, making the Nigerian striker one of the standout names in this hectic transfer period. The Italian giants had wanted to strengthen their attack with the forward, but after receiving unfavorable medical reports, they decided instead to bring in Nkunku for the position. Following this development, Boniface was expected to remain at Bayer Leverkusen. However, in the final hours of the…

Mauritius has established an inter-ministerial committee to better coordinate its national digital transformation strategy. Through this committee, strategic steps will be taken in areas such as the digitization of schools, public alerts, social benefits, and the protection of vulnerable users. As an island nation, Mauritius is already more advanced than many other countries on the continent in terms of e-governance, AI readiness, and digital infrastructure. With this initiative, the modernization of public administration will accelerate, enabling the state to deliver more efficient, higher-quality, and inclusive services. According to the United Nations Department of Social Affairs, Mauritius holds a leading position…