Author: WAJ Reporter

South Africa will face Australia in the World Cricket Test Championship Final in June. Ahead of the exciting match, South Africa has announced its squad. Temba Bavuma will captain the team, and Lungi Ngidi, who had been sidelined due to a groin injury, returns to the squad. Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, and Aiden Markram will form the top-order batting options, while rising star Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, and captain Bavuma will strengthen the middle order. The all-rounders in the team are Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen. Behind the stumps will be Kyle Verreynne. The fast-bowling lineup will feature Kagiso…

Airtel Uganda, one of Uganda’s leading telecommunications companies, has contributed UGX 37.9 billion to the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF). This reinforces the company’s commitment to expanding digital access across the country and indirectly bridging the digital divide. This contribution represents 2% of the company’s gross annual revenue. “WE ARE NOT JUST BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE, WE ARE BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES” After making this contribution, Airtel Uganda’s Managing Director, Soumendra Sahu, explained the company’s vision: “This contribution is not just about fulfilling a license obligation. It is a deliberate and strategic investment in Uganda’s digital future, a future where every…

Despite struggling with injuries this season, Victor Boniface remains a valuable striker, and English club Newcastle United have shown strong interest in him. The 24-year-old has managed to score 11 goals and provide 2 assists in 27 appearances this season. The Nigerian forward is under contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2028. Boniface is known for using his physicality well and is capable of creating goal-scoring opportunities for himself with ease. However, he sometimes struggles to maintain consistency. Boniface is also effective in the air, but one of his weaknesses is his inability to link up play efficiently in the final…

Raphael Onyedika, who has been delivering outstanding performances for Club Brugge, is attracting increasing interest from major clubs as time goes on. According to recent transfer rumors, West Ham United has now joined the race to sign the Nigerian midfielder. Onyedika’s versatility and strong all-round displays had previously caught the attention of European giants such as Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and AC Milan. WEST HAM WANT TWO YOUNG TALENTS FROM BRUGGE Now, West Ham United is planning to bolster their midfield by signing both Onyedika and Swiss international Ardon Jashari, aiming to form a highly competitive central unit. The chemistry…

Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi was placed in an induced coma during the first phase of surgery following an abdominal injury. The 27-year-old, who plays for Nottingham Forest, collided with the goalpost on Sunday during the 2-2 draw against Leicester while trying to reach a cross from Anthony Elanga. He underwent surgery the following day, and the procedure is still ongoing. The full operation is expected to be completed on Wednesday. Nottingham Forest released a statement saying the surgery went well and that the player is currently recovering. Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis stepped onto the pitch after the match to express…

Technology makes our daily lives easier in many areas, and food is one of them. A Tanzanian-based company with regional growth ambitions, East African Foods (EAF), is a startup that applies this technology. With their recent decisions, they are now using digital tools to expand their operations and enter new markets. They are Highly Regarded in Tanzania EAF sources its products — such as potatoes, bananas, plantains (cooking bananas), and onions — from smallholder farmers in Tanzania’s Southern Highlands, including Moshi-Kilimanjaro, Njombe, and Mbeya. These goods are mostly sold to small-scale retailers in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, and Zanzibar. Currently,…

In France’s Ligue 1, one of the top five leagues in the world, Moroccan full-back Achraf Hakimi has been named the African Player of the Year. The Marc-Vivien Foé Award, presented by FRANCE 24 and RFI, was given to the 26-year-old for his outstanding performances. Hakimi played a key role in Paris Saint-Germain’s league title victory and their progression to the Champions League final. In the voting process, he beat Ivorian forward Evann Guessand of Nice and Senegalese midfielder Habib Diarra of Strasbourg. He succeeds Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Gabon, who won the prize in 2024 while playing for Marseille. The…

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who has delivered an outstanding performance this season, has become a beloved figure among Galatasaray fans. In an effort to keep him at the club, supporters have launched a large-scale campaign urging him to stay. Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan following a disagreement with his former club, Napoli. He is currently the top scorer in the Turkish Süper Lig and one of the key players driving Galatasaray toward the league title. To show their support, fans created the hashtag campaign #StayWithUsOsimhen, which quickly gained traction and became a trending topic across Turkey. Many clubs…

Last year, total investment in technology startups across Africa dropped by over 50%, falling to $1.1 billion. Only 200 startups benefited from this investment, and the biggest reason behind the decline was the tightening of global capital. In comparison, 406 startups received a combined $2.4 billion in 2023, clearly showing how unproductive 2024 was for the continent’s tech ecosystem. But this was not the only negative factor. In 2023, there were 527 active investors, but this number dropped to 346 in 2024. Back in 2022, the number had reached 987, indicating a sharp and consistent decline in investor participation. Moreover,…

Espérance have been crowned champions of Tunisia for the 2024/2025 season. With just one week left in the league, they secured their 34th title in history by thrashing Olympique Béja 5-0. Their rivals, Étoile Métlaoui, drew 1-1, which allowed Espérance to extend the points gap to 5. With the final league match against Monastir, Espérance has already mathematically clinched the title, regardless of the outcome. Maher Kanzari, who took over the team after a period of instability, was one of the key architects of this success. When Kanzari took charge in the 6th matchday, Espérance was in 6th place with…

Arjun Menon, a prominent figure in Malawian cricket, passed away on Saturday night. According to a statement by the Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS), the 48-year-old was brutally murdered at his home. However, local police have not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident. MNCS CEO Dr. Henry Kamata stated that Menon’s contributions to the sport were “immense and far-reaching,” and that he had played a “pivotal role” in the growth and success of the national team. In a message shared on social media, Dr. Kamata commented on the incident with the following words: “We strongly condemn this…

The semi-finalists of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations have been determined. These four teams have also secured direct qualification for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Last year’s champions, Senegal, were eliminated by Nigeria. The match ended 0-0 in regular time, but Nigeria advanced to the next round after winning 3-1 in the penalty shootout. In another match of the day, Ghana faced Egypt. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. Ghana had fallen behind 2-0 early in the match but managed to come back and equalize in the final moments. During extra time, Ghanaian player Aaron Essel received a…

Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zindi, Africa’s largest network of data scientists. The main focus of this MoU will be the delivery of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS). Through this partnership, Africa’s digital transformation will accelerate. Zindi will be able to utilize Cassava’s GPUaaS infrastructure for AI solution development. Both organizations are committed to fostering AI talent and innovation across Africa. With this agreement, Cassava Technologies and Zindi plan to make the continent one of the world’s leading regions in AI. Previously, Cassava had launched its…

In 2019, Mostafa El Beltagy co-founded Nawy, a platform that made the real estate sector in Egypt more transparent and efficient. Today, Nawy is positioning itself as the largest proptech platform on the continent. In a Series A funding round led by Partech Africa, Nawy raised $52 million. Additionally, the round included $23 million in debt financing from Egypt’s top banks, bringing the total to $75 million. Challenges in the Market Led to the Founding of Nawy When El Beltagy first entered the sector, he encountered various challenges: “The only way to understand what was available in the market was…

Jose Riveiro, who has achieved significant success in the South African League, is now reportedly very close to joining a new team. Following Orlando Pirates’ elimination from the Nedbank Cup, the club has granted the Spanish coach permission for an early departure. This was the first time Riveiro had lost a final in his career. CLUB CONFIRMS DEPARTURE Pirates issued an official statement confirming his exit: “Orlando Pirates can confirm that head coach Jose Riveiro will be on the bench for the final time when the team hosts Golden Arrows on Tuesday evening.” “The club has granted coach Riveiro an…

A season that began like a dream is now dangerously close to ending without a single trophy. Orlando Pirates had managed to progress in all major competitions: the South African Premier Division, the CAF Champions League, and the Nedbank Cup. However, in recent weeks, their hopes in each of these tournaments have faded one by one. First, they were knocked out of Africa’s biggest competition, the CAF Champions League, after losing 3-2 on aggregate to Egypt’s strong side, Pyramids FC, in the semi-finals. Then, on Sunday, they suffered another blow—this time in the Nedbank Cup final—losing 2-1 to their archrivals,…