Author: WAJ Reporter

On Saturday, April 12, Botswana’s star athlete Letsile Tebogo claimed victory in the 200m race at the FNB Golden Prix held at Gaborone Stadium. He completed the race in just 20.23 seconds. Having missed the 2024 edition of the same event, the Botswanan sprinter delighted his supporters with this triumphant return. After the race, he stated: “This is our catch-up season, but I’m on the podium now. The goal was to finish first and perform well, just like we did in the 2023 championships.” With this win, Tebogo once again demonstrated that his country is ready for the global sporting…

South Africa’s telecom sector is continuing to face rising tensions. Khusela Diko, the chair of Parliament’s Communications Committee, is criticizing Minister Solly Malatsi over his push to implement the Equity Equivalence Investment Programmes (EEIP). Under this program, foreign telecom companies would be exempt from the usual 30% black ownership rule if they invest in areas like infrastructure or training. In her criticism on X (formerly Twitter), Diko claimed that Malatsi is trying to loosen the rules to support big businesses, particularly in a bid to pave the way for Elon Musk’s Starlink. Diko strongly opposes the implementation of EEIP, as…

Manchester United drew 2-2 away with Lyon. As a result, the team, including Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, came under heavy criticism. Onana, with 8 errors and the most goals conceded in the Premier League due to mistakes, and the criticism from former Manchester United player Nemanja Matic, had the spotlight on him. Manager Amorim deflected the rising media criticism from his players and took the responsibility on himself. “If you look at this season, in the last few games and months, I’ve made more mistakes than them,” “There’s nothing I can say to Andre in this moment that will help…

Football legends like Abedi Pele, Amanda Dlamini, and Asamoah Gyan will mentor young players at the 2025 CAF African Schools Football Championship. The third edition of the tournament will be held in Accra, Ghana, from April 23-26, 2025. The teams that passed the regional qualifiers, along with host nation Ghana, will compete for the African championship title. CAF has invited seven African football legends to support young players and provide mentorship during the tournament. Among the invited legends are Clementine Toure (Ivory Coast), Robert Kidiaba (DR Congo), Pele, Gyan, Adjoa Bayor (all from Ghana), Dlamini (South Africa), and Kareem Haggui…

Galatasaray wants to buy the permanent rights of Nigerian star striker Victor Osimhen, who they loaned from Napoli for one year. Osimhen was loaned to Galatasaray at the beginning of the season for €9 million. Currently, there is a €66 million purchase option for the player. At the moment, top European clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United, Juventus, and Real Madrid are interested in the player, but Galatasaray is looking for creative solutions to finance this major transfer. According to Turkish newspaper Sabah, Galatasaray plans to launch a high-tech mobile application to fund the transfer. The app will offer a premium…

Ethio Telecom announced the opening of a new South South-East Regional Office to enhance service quality, increase inclusivity, and improve digital access. With this expansion, the growing demand from citizens for digital solutions and faster communication is being met. Moreover, this move represents a sustainable step toward the economic well-being of the community and contributes to the country’s digital transformation journey. The existing South East Regional Office was established in Adama, Ethiopia. This facility was so vast that it managed to cover the area from Bishoftu all the way to the edge of East Bale. It effectively operated numerous mobile…

Mohamed Salah has renewed his contract with Liverpool, ending speculation that he would leave the club this summer. Salah’s contract was set to expire at the end of the season, which would have allowed him to join another team without a transfer fee. However, the Egyptian star signed a new two-year deal with Liverpool, extending his stay with the club. After signing the contract, Salah sat on a throne set up in the middle of Anfield. Liverpool made this gesture as part of his signing ceremony. Following the event, he made the following statements: “Of course I’m very excited. We…

African countries have increasingly become one of the primary targets for cybercrime. Both the private sector and government institutions are significantly affected by its consequences. Phishing attacks top the list as the most common type of cybercrime on the continent, accounting for 34% of incidents. Limited Budgets, Limited Security Due to limited budgets—often lower than those of developed countries—many African nations are only able to install essential software, neglecting additional security measures. Companies that seek advanced protection are required to pay extra, which creates a vulnerable environment for cybercriminals. South Africa: The Epicenter of Attacks South Africa stands out as…

Ericsson will participate in GITEX Africa 2025 to showcase AI, connectivity technologies, and sustainable solutions that support Africa’s digital future. Taking place from April 14-16, 2025, in Marrakech, Morocco, the company will be the main sponsor of the event. Industry leaders will present projects with the potential to accelerate the continent’s connectivity and digital transformation. Visitors will have the opportunity to observe the potential impact of advanced technologies such as network infrastructure, automation, enterprise business solutions, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) across sectors like mobility, telecommunications, and more. Ericsson will also showcase its technologies that support sustainable growth, including Private Networks,…

Nigerian striker Sadiq Umar, who was loaned to Valencia from Real Sociedad in January, has become one of the most beloved players among the club’s supporters. With 5 goals in 13 appearances, the Nigerian’s shirt has become one of the best-selling jerseys at the club. According to a report by Eldesmarque, Sadiq is the second most sold player’s shirt after Valencia captain José Luis Gayà. Despite playing a relatively small number of matches, he has shouldered a large portion of the team’s goal-scoring responsibility. However, the Nigerian striker is facing the risk of losing his starting spot to Spanish forward…

The semi-final matchups for the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup have been determined. After yesterday’s matches, some surprising results were recorded. SIMBA’S INCREDIBLE COMEBACK In the first leg, Tanzanian side Simba lost 2-0 to Egyptian club Al Masry, but they put on an incredible performance at home. Simba, who are in the race for the Tanzanian league title, took the lead in the 22nd minute with Elie Mpanzu’s goal. Just 10 minutes later, Steven Mukwala doubled the lead. Al Masry could not respond to these goals, and despite leading, Simba continued to push for more goals. The match…

Tension has risen ahead of the Europa League quarter-final between Manchester United and Lyon. Cameroon goalkeeper André Onana stated that United is “much better” than Lyon. Matic’s Harsh Criticism: “One of the Worst Goalkeepers” Nemanja Matic, who formerly played for Manchester United and now plays for Lyon, called Onana one of the club’s worst goalkeepers in history. Matic made the following comments during a press conference on Wednesday: “You know, I respect everyone, but to say that then you need to give the answer.” “If you are one of the worst goalkeepers in Man United’s history, you need to take…

Liverpool is very close to signing a new contract with its living legend, Mohamed Salah. Negotiations between the player’s camp and the club are ongoing. It is reported that the talks are heading in a positive direction and that the deal is close to being finalized. Many clubs, especially from Saudi Arabia, are interested in signing the Egyptian star — which is quite normal. Since arriving at Liverpool in 2017, Salah has been one of the team’s standout players. This season, he leads the Premier League with 27 goals and also tops the assist chart with 17. These stats clearly…

Borussia Dortmund loaned Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka during the winter transfer window. The German club is very pleased with the young player’s performance and plans to make his move permanent. When Chukwuemeka was first loaned, he struggled with injuries, but he quickly regained his form. The German club is expected to pay 30 million euros for the player. However, this amount may be paid after Dortmund qualifies for the Champions League. The young Nigerian scored his first goal last weekend against SC Freiburg. Additionally, in the 68 minutes he played, he won more duels than any other player on the…

South African rugby player Henco Venter has been banned for six weeks after making contact with the eye of Dan Cole during Saturday’s Champions Cup victory over Leicester Tigers. The Glasgow Warriors loose forward had scored two tries in the 43-19 win. While they advanced to the next round, the 33-year-old will miss the quarterfinal match and the remaining four United Rugby Championship games. European Professional Club Rugby issued the following statement regarding the ban: “Venter accepted he had committed an act of foul play, and that it would have warranted a red card, but that it was not intentional.”…

The teams that will qualify for the semifinals of the CAF Confederation Cup will be determined today. In the first leg, Egypt’s strong side Zamalek and South Africa’s in-form team Stellenbosch played to a 0-0 draw. Today’s return leg will be held at Zamalek’s home ground. Having secured a draw in the away match, Zamalek will advance to the next round with any victory. Another quarter-final clash features two Algerian teams: CS Constantine and USM Alger. Their first match ended in a 1-1 draw. USM Alger will be without Salim Boukhenchouche, who received a red card in the first leg…