Author: WAJ Reporter

South African rugby player Jean-Luc du Preez is set to leave English club Sale Sharks to pursue opportunities abroad. The 29-year-old forward joined the Sharks in 2019, where his older brother also played. This season, du Preez made 20 appearances for the Sharks, and it is expected that he will join French club Bordeaux. Previously, the South African star made the following statement regarding the move: “Sale is a special place. A place where I am excited to go in and see the boys every day. A place that has given me and my family so much and most importantly,…

Arsenal are keen to sign Ghanaian star Mohammed Kudus. Arsenal, who were eliminated by PSG in the UEFA Champions League semi-final last night and currently sit second in the Premier League, 15 points behind Liverpool, are planning to strengthen their squad with new additions. Kudus, who plays as an attacking midfielder and right winger, stands out for both his technical skills and football intelligence. Arsenal have often struggled to break down deep-defending teams, and Kudus — currently playing for West Ham United — could help solve that problem. The biggest obstacle for Arsenal is the €85 million release clause in…

Maria de Lurdes Mutola, born on October 27, 1972, is a legendary Mozambican 800-meter runner. She competed in six Olympic Games and won a gold medal in one of them. In addition, she became a three-time world champion in this discipline. Although she never broke the world record, her ability to compete at the highest level for two decades earned her recognition from many athletics experts and fans as one of the greatest female 800-meter runners of all time. She is also the only athlete to have won titles in the Olympics, World Championships, World Indoor Championships, Commonwealth Games, Continental…

In recent years, artificial intelligence has increasingly been used for various purposes in both professional and social life. The Swiss tech company Talnets AG offers a striking example of this diversity. As part of their project, Talnets AG carried out a successful trial process involving the youth talents of South Africa’s three biggest football clubs: Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates. Turning Match Footage Into Digital Player Profiles The system analyzes over 60 data points from match videos played by these youngsters and converts them into numerical data. As a result, a detailed profile is created for each player,…

Kenyan athlete Brian Kipsang has been banned from competition for two years due to doping. On March 16, 2025, during a urine test conducted in Rome, Italy, a substance called Triamcinolone Acetonide, which is listed on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) 2025 Prohibited List, was detected. This glucocorticoid is allowed for use outside of competition for therapeutic purposes. Athletes who use it with a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) are exempt from sanctions. However, Kipsang did not possess such an exemption. The official announcement regarding his ban was made on May 5, 2025. Kipsang is now ineligible to participate in any…

Gary Ballance, who has represented both the England and Zimbabwe national cricket teams, will be part of Zimbabwe’s coaching staff for the upcoming England vs Zimbabwe Test match this month. The 35-year-old cricketer played 23 Test matches and 16 One Day Internationals for England between 2013 and 2017. In 2021, while at Yorkshire, Ballance was accused of using racist language—allegations he admitted to. Following that, he signed a two-year contract with Zimbabwe, the country of his birth. He went on to play one Test match, five ODIs, and one T20 for Zimbabwe before retiring in 2023. Now, he returns to…

Chelsea want to sign Frank Anguissa, whose contract with Napoli expires this summer. The club is very keen on adding the 29-year-old Cameroonian midfielder to their squad and have already held several rounds of talks to make it happen. If the transfer goes through, it will be a great opportunity for Anguissa to prove himself once again in the Premier League, having previously played for Fulham. Chelsea, currently fighting for a spot in the Champions League, sit on 63 points in the league. In their most recent match, they managed to defeat league champions Liverpool 3-1. If they continue winning…

Airtel Africa has announced a partnership with SpaceX. As part of this agreement, Airtel Africa will be able to offer Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet to its customers across the continent. Thanks to this deal, especially Africans living in remote and underserved areas will finally have access to the internet. In 2025, 600 million people in Africa still lack internet access, which makes this agreement critically important. The rollout will initially begin in countries where connectivity gaps are most severe—Nigeria, Chad, Kenya, Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Niger, Madagascar, and the Democratic Republic of Con Starlink’s Potential to Expand Internet Access Starlink is…

British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua wants to take over Watford. The 35-year-old professional boxer was born and raised in Watford and still lives there. He is now aiming to acquire a financial stake in the club. Having earned approximately $110 million over his career as a two-time world champion, Joshua is now looking to direct his money into a serious investment. Joshua spoke about this venture, saying, “It’s a serious investment.” “We wanted to move into private equity, venture capital funds. As you earn, naturally you want to save, so instead of spending recklessly, I prefer to invest in certain asset…

Cape Verde aims to become one of West Africa’s leading technology hubs with the TechPark CV project. TechPark CV has been officially launched, and the African Development Bank (AfDB) played a critical role in the project by providing €45.59 million in funding. This amount represents approximately 2% of Cape Verde’s GDP. With its vision of becoming the “Tech Islands of West Africa,” Cape Verde aims to be a strategic center for digital services and innovation that connects Europe, the Americas, and West Africa. 23 Companies Onboard – Space for 1,500 Innovators TechPark CV currently hosts 23 companies and has the…

Kagiso Rabada was provisionally suspended for using a recreational drug. The 29-year-old player was initially facing a three-month ban. However, if Rabada completed a treatment program, he would be eligible to have his suspension reduced to just one month. If successful, he would be available to play for South Africa in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s in June. Rabada is considered one of the best fast bowlers in the world, making his presence in such a crucial match highly important. The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) define recreational…

Manchester United are seriously interested in Bryan Mbeumo, who has delivered an impressive performance this season. According to The Telegraph, the English giants are reportedly ready to spend €60 million for the 25-year-old Cameroonian winger. The prolific forward has scored 18 goals and provided 7 assists in 35 appearances this season. If he can take his form to the next level, he could make a significant impact in the Premier League. Currently ranked 5th in the league’s top scorer chart, Mbeumo has formed a brilliant partnership with his teammate, DR Congo international Yoane Wissa, and could play an even more…

The World Football Summit (WFS) has published a detailed report on the current state and future of African football. One of the main highlights of the report is Morocco’s role as one of the host nations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. In addition to this, the report presents several other key findings. According to the report, as of 2025, there are more than 650 million smartphone users in Africa. This rapid increase has made the continent home to the fastest-growing mobile football audience in the world. The report also notes that although African women’s football has not yet reached…

Azumah Nelson, born on July 19, 1958, is a Ghanaian boxer who competed professionally. In 1978, he won gold medals in the featherweight division at both the All-Africa Games and the Commonwealth Games. That same year, he was named “Amateur Boxer of the Year” by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG). Rise to World Champion In 1983, he won all four of his matches. Then in 1984, he knocked out Wilfredo Gómez in the 11th round to become the WBC featherweight champion. He went on to hold the WBC featherweight title until 1987. In 1988, he defeated Mario Martinez…

At the East Africa Chess Championship held in Nakuru County, Kenya, the KCB Chess Team was named the Best Corporate Team. After the team’s victory, KCB’s Martin Njoroge made the following statement: “I am very happy to have won the corporate category with my team. We have an incredible pool of talent, and despite missing some players, we were able to bring the trophy home. After this win, we will focus on the upcoming league that starts next week.” Another KCB player, Boera Felix, finished sixth with four points, while his teammate Joyce Nyaruai placed 12th. This time, she decided…

Kenyan taekwondo athlete Faith Ogallo won the gold medal in the +73 kg category at the African Open Series Zone 5 Championship held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This victory secured her qualification for the upcoming African Taekwondo Championships finals scheduled to be held in Mali later this year. Ogallo overcame opponents from Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Djibouti, Uganda, and Somalia with her technique and strength. Reflecting on her success, she stated: “Taekwondo has shaped my character, built my resilience, and shown me how sport can transform lives.” Ogallo began her sports career in basketball. After switching to taekwondo, she won her…