Author: WAJ Reporter

South Africa coach Hugo Broos is frustrated that his players were unable to train at the stadium ahead of their match against Benin. This situation arose because Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny was set to host another World Cup qualifier between Ivory Coast and Gambia on Monday night. As a result, neither South Africa nor Benin were able to train at the stadium yesterday. Bafana Bafana lead Group C of the World Cup qualifiers with 10 points, while Benin is second with 8 points. Additionally, Nigeria, one of Africa’s strongest teams, is also in this group. Hugo Broos is aware of the…

Dubai-based Enza has raised $6.75 million in investment from a round co-led by Algebra Ventures and Quona Capital to expand embedded payment solutions across Africa. Enza’s payment solutions enable banks and fintech companies to offer local payment services, such as card issuance, digital wallets, and real-time payments, across African markets. Enza serves both the issuing side for banks and fintech companies and the acceptance side for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and merchants. The company currently operates in Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa, with plans to expand into other key markets across Africa. Enza CEO Hany Fekry made the following…

Sale Sharks will be adding South African back row Jacques Vermeulen from Exeter Chiefs to their squad. Jacques Vermeulen will be playing for Sale Sharks from the next season, aiming to help the team achieve success over the next two years. The 1.98-meter forward has made over 100 appearances for Exeter Chiefs and won the Premiership and European Champions Cup double in 2020. Vermeulen made the following statement about his transfer: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining Sale Sharks,” “I’ve heard nothing but great things about the club’s structure and incredible fan base, and I can’t wait to be a…

World Cup Qualifiers Continue at Full Speed. As the international break nears its end, the latest matches have reshaped the group standings. Group A Matches Two matches were played in Group A yesterday. In the first match, this season’s in-form team, Burkina Faso, secured a 2-1 away victory against Guinea-Bissau. Shakhtar Donetsk striker Lassina Traoré scored both goals for Burkina Faso, while Zidane Banjaqui found the net for Guinea-Bissau. With this result, Burkina Faso climbed to second place in the group with 11 points, trailing only Egypt. In the other match, Ethiopia delivered a dominant performance. SuperSport United’s Abubeker Nasir…

Cassava Technologies has announced its plan to establish Africa’s first AI factory. This state-of-the-art data center will be powered by NVIDIA AI computing technology. Additionally, it will support various African businesses, governments, and researchers in developing AI-driven solutions, optimizing their operations, and remaining competitive. The AI factory will provide the necessary supercomputers and software to train AI models while ensuring that data remains within Africa’s borders. To deliver AI services, Cassava will leverage its pan-African high-speed, ultra-low-latency fiber-optic network and sustainable data centers. The AI factory will be powered by NVIDIA GPU-based supercomputers, offering accelerated AI model training, fine-tuning, and…

Manchester City, one of England’s most dominant teams in recent years and a club that has secured multiple consecutive championships, has announced the launch of the Ramadan Esports Football Cup. The tournament will feature participants from four countries, with two representing North Africa (Egypt and Algeria) and two from the Middle East (United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia). Players who excel in the regional qualifiers will advance to the semi-finals on April 4. The winners of the semi-finals will then compete in the grand final. Each participant will have a five-hour window to play a maximum of ten matches against…

Nigeria’s Interbank Settlement System (NIBBS) and Kenya’s payment software provider Ceva Limited are collaborating to develop Kenya’s new Fast Payment System (FPS) and national digital ID program. The primary goal of these two organizations is to convince President William Ruto. NIBBS is Nigeria’s payment infrastructure, owned and operated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and licensed banks. Kenya’s payment software provider Ceva has been actively operating since 2010. It claims to conduct $40 billion in transactions annually, operating in India, Nigeria, Kenya, and Brazil. CEVA’S REQUEST AND THE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES In a letter seen by TechCabal, Ceva and NIBBS…

Chelsea and Liverpool, who have been linked with Victor Osimhen, are now pursuing a different Nigerian player. Both clubs are keen on signing Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman in the summer transfer window. Both clubs are ready to offer €75 million for the player. Lookman’s Impressive Journey Lookman previously played for Everton in England. He later transferred to RB Leipzig, where he had several loan spells back in, England. Most recently, he joined Atalanta and has had an impressive breakthrough, showcasing excellent form. In his 110 Serie A appearances, Lookman has scored 50 goals and provided 22 assists. He is known…

Bournemouth’s Burkina Faso winger stated that for him, faith holds a more important place than football. Ouattara, who prays five times a day and prays before and after every match, mentioned that Islam helps him stay humble. Speaking to BBC Africa, the player shared his perspective on Islam, saying, “For me, faith comes first. It comes before football. It allows us to refocus on ourselves, to see what we’ve done well and what we haven’t been able to do well.” “It also allows us to correct ourselves in society too. It allows us to stay on the right path.” Islam…

Kenya wanted to make an impact in the World Cup qualifiers with their new head coach. However, former Borussia Dortmund player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shattered their dreams. The star striker opened the scoring for Gabon in the 16th minute. The first half ended with this result. Gabon Takes Control In the second half, Gabon was awarded a penalty in the 52nd minute. Aubameyang stepped up and doubled the lead. Although Kenya responded through Michael Olunga, it was not enough. Gabon secured a 2-1 victory over Kenya, reaching 15 points and claiming the top spot in the group. This gave them a…

MTN plans to invest between 5.7 billion and 6.7 billion rand in capital expenditure this year to strengthen its competitiveness in South Africa. This is significantly lower than last year’s investment of 9.8 billion rand. Last year, MTN and Vodacom used this investment to maintain high network quality, focusing on network resilience and managing power outages. As a result of these investments, MTN became the leading mobile network in South Africa. However, this year’s reduction in capital expenditure by 3.1 billion to 4.1 billion rand could change this situation. Along with its 2024 financial results, MTN also shared some challenges…

The Winner of the Kenya Safari Rally Has Been Decided Welsh driver Elfyn Evans secured victory in the Kenya Safari Rally, further strengthening his lead in the World Rally Championship. With this success, he extended his lead over his closest rival to 36 points. The Toyota driver achieved back-to-back wins for the first time in his career. His teammate from Toyota, Kalle Rovanperä, was unable to finish the race due to several issues. Meanwhile, Evans claimed his first-ever victory in Kenya, and thanks to his success, Toyota won the Safari Rally for the fifth consecutive time. Evans: “I am proud…

The World Cup qualifying matches continue to captivate fans. While Victor Osimhen lit up the stage for Nigeria, Ghana, which had been eliminated from AFCON, showed signs of recovery. Group C Matches: South Africa and Nigeria Secure Wins Two matches took place in Group C. The first saw South Africa host Lesotho. Despite struggling to find the net in the first half, the home side dominated play. In the 60th minute, Relebohile Mofokeng broke the deadlock with a strike inside the box. Just four minutes later, Jayden Adams doubled the lead, sealing a comfortable victory. With this win, South Africa…

A group of scientists from South Africa and China has successfully established the world’s longest intercontinental ultra-secure quantum satellite link. This connection spans a total distance of 12,900 km. This breakthrough highlights humanity’s significant progress in quantum communication technology. It also signals a major advancement in global cybersecurity and data encryption. In the journal Nature, the article titled “Microsatellite-Based Real-Time Quantum Key Distribution” describes this technology as follows: “A quantum network provides an infrastructure that connects quantum devices with revolutionary computing, sensing and communication capabilities. A quantum satellite constellation offers a solution to facilitate the quantum network on a global…

In the African World Cup qualifying group matches, high-scoring victories continue to be seen. Algeria, who traveled to Botswana, managed to secure a win. In the Group G match, Amine Gouiri gave Algeria a 1-0 lead in the final moments of the first half. Then, in the 52nd minute, he returned to the stage, and his assist was converted into a goal by Mohamed El Amine Amoura. Tebogo Kopelang reduced the gap to one in the 70th minute, but just four minutes later, Mohamed El Amine Amoura extended the lead to two. Algeria won 3-1 and climbed to the top…

Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew will serve as Ghana’s captain in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Previously, his father Abedi Pele and his brother Andre Ayew also held the position of captain for Ghana, leading the team to four Africa Cup of Nations titles. Jordan stated that continuing this legacy is an honor for him: “This was something written in the stars, We are just a passionate family. We just want to do our best and make people enjoy our game.” Ayew Embraces Captaincy Legacy of Abedi Pele and Andre Ayew “I’m not someone who thinks about being a captain…