Author: WAJ Reporter

Royal AM, which competes in the South African League, has been disqualified from the Nedbank Cup after failing to play its scheduled match against Milford United due to a financial crisis. Regarding Royal AM’s withdrawal, the PSL released the following statement: “The NSL Executive Committee convened on Monday to consider further representations from the Curator and management of Royal AM Football Club. Having reviewed these representations, the Executive Committee, in concurrence with Royal AM and the Curator, resolved that Royal AM Football Club will take no further part in the Nedbank Cup competition this season, in the interest of time.”…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) will implement a 21% tax on cloud services for customers in Ghana starting March 1, 2025. Ghanaian startups, which depend on the global cloud service provider for data storage and digital operations, will face higher costs. The tax includes a 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) and an additional 6% in levies, including the National Health Insurance Levy, the Ghana Education Trust Fund Levy, and the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy. Due to this tax, Ghanaian startups may find themselves at a competitive disadvantage in regions with more favorable financial conditions. Ghana’s existing general tax structure has already…

Huawei and Algeria’s largest telecommunications operator, Algeria Telecom, have announced the official launch of the national 400G WDM project. An optical premium transmission foundation covering the entire country has been established. With these developments, the pace of Algeria’s national digital economy growth will accelerate. As a result of Algeria Telecom’s partnership with Huawei, the aim is to enhance the network infrastructure level by introducing the most advanced 400G ultra-high-speed optical network technology. With Huawei’s technology, the increasing demands of Algeria’s digital business needs can be met with high bandwidth, low latency, and high reliability. Once the project is implemented, both…

Rio Ferdinand lashed out at Jamie Carragher, calling him a “clown” after Carragher’s controversial remarks about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In the same match where Mohamed Salah starred with a goal and an assist in Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City, Salah’s total contributions in the league reached 42. He is leading both the top scorer and assist charts by a wide margin, reigniting debates about his chances of winning the Ballon d’Or. Carragher, discussing Salah’s individual awards prospects, pointed out that his participation in major international tournaments like the World Cup or European Championship could be a…

Jayden Adams, who recently joined Sundowns, has not disappointed expectations and made a storming start. If Sundowns continues in this form, they will secure their 8th consecutive championship and break a record. Adams could play a crucial role in this achievement. Sundowns will face Sekhukhune United and Kaizer Chiefs in back-to-back matches. If they manage to collect 6 points from these two games, it will be a significant step towards the title. When Adams first joined the team, there were concerns that he might not find a spot in Sundowns’ star-studded midfield. However, his role in the team has become…

Nigeria’s U20 national team, Flying Eagles, will face Côte d’Ivoire’s U20 team, Baby Elephants, in preparation for the upcoming U20 AFCON. Initially, Nigeria had planned a friendly match against Egypt, but the plan was canceled. The main reason for the cancellation was that both teams were drawn into Group B of AFCON U20. Nigeria preferred to face their opponents during the tournament instead. However, to test the players currently in camp, friendly matches were arranged against Côte d’Ivoire. These matches are scheduled to take place on February 26 and February 28. Recent encounters between the two teams show Nigeria’s dominance.…

A crucial week awaits in the Kenya Premier League. Tusker FC has the opportunity to reclaim the top spot if they secure three points against Shabana on Wednesday. The team, having drawn their last three matches, is eager to turn things around. Tusker will rely on their biggest weapon, striker Ryan Ogam, who is currently competing for the Golden Boot. The Kenyan forward has already netted 15 goals this season and will be key to their title ambitions. Shabana has historically been a tough opponent for Tusker. In their last three meetings, Tusker has managed just one victory. Known as…

Telecom Towers in Lagos and Ogun States are running dangerously low on diesel, putting millions of Nigerians at risk of widespread network disruptions. The crisis stems from a standoff between fuel truckers and the Lagos government, which has led to a halt in diesel deliveries—cutting off the primary power source for telecom sites in Nigeria’s largest commercial hub. An ongoing dispute between the Lagos government and the NUPENG (National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers) has worsened the situation. In protest against alleged harassment by state officials, fuel truckers have suspended operations, causing severe supply shortages. Without diesel, telecom…

Guinean forward Serhou Guirassy continues to dominate the Bundesliga. Last season, the prolific striker contributed to 28 goals, but he had a slow start to this campaign. However, in Dortmund’s latest league match against Union Berlin, he netted four goals, signaling a return to top form. In just 43 minutes, he scored twice with his head and twice with his left foot, making it a historic day in his career. Borussia Dortmund has produced elite strikers in recent years, including Erling Haaland, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Robert Lewandowski. Serhou Guirassy appears to be the latest star to emerge from this formidable…

The first T20 (Cricket) match between Zimbabwe and Ireland was canceled due to rain. In the second T20 match, Ireland set a target of 137 runs. Craig Young put pressure on Zimbabwe with his effective bowling, taking four wickets. However, Zimbabwe responded strongly. Munyonga scored an unbeaten 43 runs and led his team to victory. Ireland lost their captain Paul Stirling on the last ball of the first over. Harry Tector was dismissed for 28 runs in the seventh over, and Lorcan Tucker helped take Ireland close to a hundred. However, Tucker was caught by Brian Bennett for 46 runs…

The Big Deal has reported that Startups in Africa raised $289 million in January 2025. This figure is nearly 3.5 times higher than January 2024’s total. Additionally, it marks the second-highest investment in a January since 2019. Last year, investments in the continent were quite weak in the first half. However, the productivity in the second half of the year had provided an outlook for increased investments in 2025. These predictions aligned with reality in the first month of this year. A total of $289 million was raised through deals exceeding $100,000, while in January 2024, the figure was only…

Qme, an Egypt-based B2B SaaS startup, has raised $3 million in funding to optimize queue management with artificial intelligence (AI) and reduce waiting times. AHOY is a regional technology leader offering advanced solutions in logistics, aviation, and traffic management. Through this partnership, Qme will gain access to cutting-edge technologies and extensive market expertise. The funding was supported by AHOY and a group of angel investors. Qme is a project aimed at providing a solution to inefficient queuing and outdated appointment systems in the MENA region using AI. Citizens in the region spend an average of six months of their lives…

South African Football Legend Benni McCarthy Appointed as Kenya National Team Head Coach The Kenya Football Federation (FKF) has been working tirelessly to secure this agreement, and the official announcement is expected to be made on Friday. After leaving his role as a first-team coach at Manchester United, Benni McCarthy received multiple offers from both clubs and national teams. Despite strong interest from South Africa’s Premier Soccer League (PSL) and Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States, McCarthy has chosen to take charge of the Kenyan national team. A Team in Crisis – A Race Against Time The Harambee…

The young Nigerian striker, Gift Orban, scored another goal for his team, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, securing a 1-1 draw in the match. Having transferred from Lyon to the German club, Orban was mostly used as an impact substitute. However, given a rare starting opportunity today, the young forward made the most of his chance. TSG Hoffenheim is a team fighting to avoid relegation in the Bundesliga. When Stuttgart’s forward, Nick Woltemade, scored the opening goal in the 9th minute, it created a major problem for them. Hoffenheim struggled for a long time to find an equalizer. In the 74th minute,…

Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini had harshly criticized Ademola Lookman for missing a penalty. Returning from injury, Lookman was brought on in the Champions League qualifiers to help his team, who were trailing 3-0, make a comeback. Lookman found the net twice, but one of his goals was ruled out by VAR. Despite his strong performance in limited time, he failed to convert a penalty kick, leading Gasperini to label him as one of the worst penalty takers. However, today, in his first starting XI appearance after a long time, Lookman scored twice and assisted Mateo Retegui with a well-placed…

The third quarter of the Premier League has concluded, and Liverpool has taken a crucial step towards the championship with an important victory. The architect of this triumph was none other than Mohamed Salah, who scored a goal and provided an assist. Liverpool’s closest rival, Arsenal, suffered a 1-0 defeat against West Ham United. This result gave Liverpool a golden opportunity to pull away in the title race. However, they still had a major obstacle in front of them—Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, a team that had underperformed this season but was eager to make amends for their struggles. Liverpool, playing…