Author: WAJ Reporter

Kenyan defensive midfielder Victor Wanyama, who spent a long time at Tottenham Hotspur, later moved to Canadian MLS side CF Montreal before becoming a free agent. Now, the experienced midfielder has found a new club, signing with Scottish side Dunfermline Athletic. Wanyama will play there until the end of the season, subject to international clearance. Wanyama has previously worked with Dunfermline Athletic’s manager, Neil Lennon, but at that time, both were at a different Scottish club, Celtic. The Kenyan midfielder made a name for himself during his time at Celtic, earning a £12.5 million transfer to Southampton. Despite being a…

The South African national team should not have played midfielder Teboho Mokoena in their World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on Friday. The player had received yellow cards in previous matches against Benin and Zimbabwe, which meant he was suspended. However, South Africa fielded the 28-year-old player and won the match 2-0. Following this incident, the Lesotho Football Association submitted an official complaint to FIFA. According to FIFA’s tournament regulations, a response to the appeal is expected within 24 hours. South Africa is currently leading their group with a five-point advantage. FIFA’s decision could result in South Africa forfeiting their victory,…

Zambia’s Cybersecurity Bill of 2024 (N.A.B. No. 29) and the Cyber Crimes Bill of 2024 (N.A.B. No. 30) have been revised. The update was shared with the media by the Ministry of Technology and Science, represented by Permanent Secretary Eng Dr. Brilliant Habeeenzu, and the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Dickson Matembo. President Hakainde Hichilema had deferred both bills to allow broader engagement with civil society, human rights defenders, and media stakeholders. The government prioritized transparent discussions and inclusive dialogues until the legislation was finalized. With significant feedback, 98% of the concerns raised were resolved to the satisfaction of the stakeholders.…

The Nigerian national team lost points in their match against Zimbabwe due to a late goal conceded. Needing all the points to advance from the group, Nigeria’s draw at home to the group’s bottom team, Zimbabwe, created a sense of disappointment. However, two of the team’s stars, Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina, reassured fans on social media, sharing their determination to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With only 7 points from 5 matches, Nigeria currently sits in 4th place in Group C, 6 points behind group leaders South Africa. Ola Aina, the Nottingham Forest right-back, expressed confidence by…

Ethio Telecom and Mastercard will collaborate to enhance digital financial services in Ethiopia. Through this partnership, they will utilize telebirr and Mastercard platforms to increase financial inclusion and promote economic growth. They will take steps to further develop digital financial solutions and ensure sustainable growth. Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru and a Mastercard delegation, led by Mark Elliott, President of Mastercard Africa, held a strategic meeting to develop digital financial services across Ethiopia. Frehiwot Tamru emphasized Ethio Telecom’s commitment to this collaboration. He highlighted that the company’s vast customer base and strong infrastructure would pave the way for offering significant…

The international break has ended, and the 5th and 6th round matches of the World Cup qualifiers in Africa have been completed. Morocco Dominates Tanzania in Group E In Group E, Morocco faced Tanzania. From the very start, Morocco dominated the game. In the 51st minute, after a corner kick, a deflected ball from the goalkeeper was finished by Nayef Aguerd, putting Morocco 1-0 ahead. Around seven minutes later, Morocco won a penalty, and Real Madrid’s young talent Brahim Diaz converted it to double the lead. The match ended 2-0, securing Morocco’s fifth win in five games, bringing their total…

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has launched an investigation into the hate speech directed at Barbra Banda, who plays for Orlando Pride. The incident occurred during their 2-0 victory against Gotham FC on Sunday. A fan allegedly used hateful language towards her. Gotham FC issued an apology to their opponents and to Banda, stating: “This behavior is unacceptable and has no place in our league or our stadiums.” “Stadium security swiftly intervened as soon as the incident was reported, directly addressing the individual and monitoring the situation for the remainder of the match.” The NWSL expressed its support for…

Shocking Results Continue in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. CAPE VERDE TAKES GROUP D LEAD Cape Verde defeated Angola 2-1, with Dilon Rocha Livramento scoring both goals. Gelson Dala netted Angola’s only goal. With this result, Cape Verde now leads Group D, surpassing Cameroon by one point. UGANDA SECURES CRUCIAL WIN IN GROUP G Uganda beat Guinea 1-0, thanks to a goal from Allan Okello. Uganda now has nine points and remains in contention, depending on the outcome of the Algeria vs. Mozambique match. NIGERIA SUFFERS SETBACK IN GROUP C Nigeria dropped points at home with a 1-1 draw against…

The African Development Bank has committed $331 million to Lesotho, focusing on key sectors like energy, agriculture, digitalization, and infrastructure. This investment will span from 2025 to 2030 to enhance the country’s economic growth and competitiveness. Meeting with King Letsie III During his official visit to Lesotho, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, met with King Letsie III. The discussion centered on strengthening the development partnership and expanding the Bank’s investments in Lesotho. The King expressed his satisfaction with the visit and emphasized the need for policies that attract the private sector, especially in healthcare, agriculture, and…

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…