Author: WAJ Reporter

Funding for tech startups in Africa increased by 50% in the second quarter of 2025. In 2024, total funding had dropped by 50% compared to the previous year, falling to $1.1 billion. Additionally, the number of funded startups had also halved. However, large investments in companies like Moniepoint and Yellow Card late in the year raised hopes for a strong 2025. Yet, the expected increase in funding did not materialize in the first quarter of 2025. Only 55 startups secured investment, amounting to $283,925,000. In the second quarter, although the number of funded startups dropped to 49, the total funding…

The quarter-final matchups of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Championship will be decided today. After today’s matches between South Africa vs. Mali and Tanzania vs. Ghana, the group stage will be completed. On Saturday, Zambia defeated the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Morocco beat Senegal 1-0. Following these results, Morocco and Zambia secured their places in the quarter-finals by finishing their groups with 7 points each. Yesterday, Nigeria drew 0-0 with Algeria. Thanks to this result, Nigeria topped Group B with 7 points, while Algeria qualified for the quarter-finals with 5 points. In this tournament with three groups, the…

One of Africa’s leading financial technology giants, Flutterwave, has obtained a license to operate in Senegal. This marks a significant step in leveraging the country’s rapidly growing mobile money ecosystem and digital economy. With the Payment Institution License granted by the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), the company will now be able to operate fully within Senegal. This license, along with others previously secured, clearly demonstrates Flutterwave’s aggressive growth strategy across the continent. SENEGAL IS LEADING THE WAY IN AFRICA’S FINTECH DEVELOPMENT In recent years, Senegal has become one of the most important players in Africa’s digital payments…

Nigeria’s U20 national team defeated Benin 4-1 in the WAFU Tournament. The Flying Eagles had previously drawn 1-1 with Ghana and were at risk of early elimination from the competition. However, in this match, Nigeria responded strongly with goals from Mohammed Abdullahi, Anthony Kpangu, Imrana Muhammad, and Abduljelil Mustapha. Benin scored the opening goal through a free-kick by Junior Olugbade, but Nigeria quickly regained control and delivered a dominant performance to secure a convincing win. Following this result, Nigeria climbed to the top of Group A temporarily with 4 points, earning a spot in the semi-finals. However, to finish as…

The South African national team dominated Italy in emphatic fashion. Despite forward Jasper Wiese receiving a red card, South Africa still managed to crush Italy with a 45-0 victory. With this result, they secured the series win by 2-0. Scrum-half Grant Williams scored the opening try for South Africa. The home side then added three more tries, completely taking control of the game. In the 22nd minute, Jasper Wiese was sent off for headbutting Danilo Fischetti. However, this setback did not stop South Africa’s momentum. In the second half, tries from Malcolm Marx, Makazole Mapimpi, and Jan-Hendrick Wessels extended the…

Airtel Malawi Launches Africa’s First AI-Powered Spam Alert Service With this step, both Malawi and the African continent have made significant progress in the field of cybersecurity. The primary goal of this spam alert service is to protect customers from fraud and to strengthen digital security across the country. The system works by sending real-time alerts for suspected spam SMS messages. It is designed to be compatible with both smartphones and feature phones. The launch event, held on July 3rd, was attended by key figures such as Airtel Malawi Managing Director Aashish Dutt, Minister of Information and Digitalisation Moses Kunkuyu,…

Elsewedy Industrial Development has reached an agreement with Bony, one of the leading Turkish industrial companies, to purchase a 120,000-square-meter industrial plot in the “Industria El Asher” project in 10th of Ramadan City. This land will first be converted into a special free zone, after which an integrated factory will be established for the production of high-quality textile products. An estimated investment of approximately USD 100 million is expected. This marks an important step toward positioning Egypt as a regional hub in the textile industry. Institutional Support for the Partnership The project is a joint effort supported by the General…

All eight finalists from the men’s 800m final at the Paris Olympic Games will face each other again today at the Herculis EBS Meeting. In addition to this highly anticipated rematch, the men’s 200m event will feature two Olympic gold medallists. Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi will face two strong challengers in this race. If Marco Arop and Djamel Sedjati perform well, they could overtake him. Arop, who is undefeated over 800m this year, and Sedjati, who broke the meeting record in Monaco last year with 1:41.46, pose a serious threat to Wanyonyi. The field also includes Gabriel Tual and…

The first quarter-finalist of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has been confirmed. Nigeria defeated Botswana 1-0 and reached 6 points in Group B. With this result, they secured a top-two finish in the group and advanced to the quarter-finals. In the other match of the day, Tunisia and Algeria faced each other. The match ended in a goalless draw. If Algeria manages to earn even a single point in their next match, they will secure a place in the knockout stage. Today, matches from Group C will be played. In the first game of the day, Ghana will face…

Sunderland have signed Brighton’s Ivorian left winger Simon Adingra. The transfer fee paid by Sunderland to Brighton is reported to be £21 million. Last season, Simon Adingra made 29 appearances in the Premier League, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists. The 23-year-old was named the Best Young Player at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Speaking about his transfer, the promising young talent said: “It’s a pleasure to be here, and I’m really excited to get started. The club and the project are genuinely exciting. “I spoke to everyone, and their interest in me made the decision easier…

Christantus Uche, who joined Getafe for just €500,000 from AD Ceuta, delivered an outstanding performance in La Liga this season. The 22-year-old Nigerian midfielder played in 38 league matches and, despite playing in a central midfield role, managed to score 4 goals and provide 7 assists. Thanks to this performance, several Premier League clubs have shown interest in him — even though his release clause stands at €25 million. Currently, mid-to-top-tier Premier League clubs such as Newcastle United and Aston Villa are monitoring him closely. If Uche manages to secure a move to one of these clubs, he will have…

Airtel Money Tanzania has partnered with the Tanzania Development Commission (TCDC) to launch a major initiative aimed at integrating Tanzanian farmers into the digital financial system. Through this collaboration, farmers will be able to make payments via their mobile phones, which will indirectly enhance the efficiency of the agricultural sector. The partnership will also significantly improve access to affordable smartphones for farmers, enabling many previously underserved individuals to participate in the digital economy. As part of the initiative, farmers will gain access to income credits and comprehensive financial education programs. These educational resources will help farmers learn how to manage…

Tottenham to Sign Mohammed Kudus After winning the UEFA Cup last season, Tottenham is determined to further strengthen its squad for the upcoming campaign. The club has decided to reinforce its attack first and submitted a £55 million bid for Mohammed Kudus. West Ham United accepted the offer, and the player is expected to undergo a medical later today. Ghana’s failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations is a major advantage for Tottenham, as the club won’t lose Kudus during the month-long tournament. West Ham was also open to selling Kudus, one of their most valuable players, as…

Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange Roqqu has acquired Kenyan crypto startup Flitaa, gaining access to Kenya’s rapidly growing fintech ecosystem. Founded in 2019, Flitaa is a platform that simplifies cryptocurrency trading for users in Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, and Tanzania. Roqqu, which has grown without relying on external funding, has taken a significant step toward its vision of becoming a pan-African cryptocurrency platform with this acquisition. This move by Roqqu is expected to increase crypto accessibility across the continent—an important development, especially in regions where traditional banking infrastructure is weak and cryptocurrencies can play a critical role. In recent times, other Nigerian tech…

The group stage matches in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations continue with great excitement. With 12 teams participating in the tournament, football fans can observe how much women’s football has developed across Africa. In the first stage of the tournament, there are 3 separate groups. The runners-up of these groups along with the two best third-placed teams will qualify for the quarter-finals. In yesterday’s matches, Zambia’s team, led by one of the best female footballers Barbra Banda, managed to defeat Senegal 3-2 thanks to her two goals. In the other match of the day, host nation Morocco secured a…

Tottenham are keen to sign Brentford forward Yoane Wissa. The DR Congo international impressed last season alongside teammate Bryan Mbeumo, attracting attention from several Premier League clubs. Nottingham Forest was among the interested sides, but their official offer in January was rejected. Brentford Have Already Lost Key Figures This Summer Brentford are reluctant to lose Wissa this summer as well. They have already seen manager Thomas Frank leave for Tottenham, captain Christian Nørgaard join Arsenal, and goalkeeper Mark Flekken transfer to Bayer Leverkusen. On top of that, star player Bryan Mbeumo is also being pursued by Manchester United. Wissa’s Contract…