Author: WAJ Reporter

The NBA’s Cameroonian star Joel Embiid was fined $50,000 for making a hand gesture during Philadelphia’s 109-108 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday. The 31-year-old center had previously been fined several times for making the same gesture. Embiid explained his action as a reaction to what he believed was an incorrect blocking foul call by the referees: “If I’m not allowed to do it, then the refs should also be fined for making the ‘lewd’ blocking foul gesture.” Due to his ongoing recovery from knee surgery, Joel Embiid did not play in Sunday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, which…

Kaizer Chiefs’ new signing for their attack, Etiosa Ighodaro, is expected to make a significant impact in the league, according to South African football legend Benedict “Tso” Vilakazi. The 24-year-old forward has shown that this expectation could be realistic, scoring his first goal for Kaizer Chiefs against Simba in the CAF Confederation Cup. In an interview with iDiski TV, Benedict “Tso” Vilakazi commented on Chiefs’ new striker: “This player reminds me of my favorite player, [Lazarus] Kambole,” he said. “He is going to finish teams, and people will still cry.” Vilakazi also emphasized that Ighodaro fits a profile that Kaizer…

A platform called “AI Auntie” has been launched in South Africa to support survivors of sexual assault. The platform’s founder, Leonora Tima, from South Africa, experienced a personal tragedy at the age of 19 when a close relative was found dead on the roadside near Cape Town. SOCIAL SILENCE AND LEONORA’S STRUGGLE In an interview with the BBC, Leonora — who has also experienced violence herself — said the most painful part of her relative’s death was how society quietly accepted what had happened. She stated that no news outlet ever covered the incident, and the perpetrator was never caught.…

Kenya’s Rhonzas Lokitam Kilimo and Ethiopia’s Bizuager Aderra won the 47th Istanbul Marathon held this Sunday. In the men’s race, Kilimo claimed first place with a time of 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 12 seconds. He was followed by Ethiopian runners Dejene Debela and Sufaro Woliyi Kebato, who finished second and third respectively. In the women’s division, Kenya and Ethiopia continued their dominance. Aderra secured the top spot with a time of 2 hours, 26 minutes, and 19 seconds, followed by her compatriot Sofia Assefa Abebe and Kenyan runner Joan Jepkosgei Kilimo. With more than 41,000 participants, the 42-kilometer race…

The qualifying rounds of Africa’s two biggest inter-club competitions, the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup, have been completed, and the teams advancing to the group stages are now confirmed. Both tournaments will feature 16 teams divided into four groups, with the top two from each group advancing to the quarter-finals. From there, the competitions will continue in a two-legged knockout format. While the official group stage draw has yet to take place, the seedings and pots for participating clubs have been announced. CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE POTS CAF CONFEDERATION CUP POTS

The South Africa Women’s Cricket Team finished as runners-up after losing to India in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final. In a thrilling encounter, India seized control and claimed their first-ever World Cup title, marking a historic achievement for the hosts. The match, delayed by two hours due to rain, eventually got underway with India batting first and posting an impressive total of 298-7. Shafali Verma led the charge with a fluent 87 off 78 balls, while Deepti Sharma added 58 runs to put South Africa under significant pressure. In response, South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt played a magnificent…

Africa’s largest technology fair will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from November 11 to 13. More than 15,000 technology leaders, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs are expected to attend the 28th Africa Tech Festival. The event will feature key sectors such as telecommunications, connectivity solutions, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data centers, green information technologies, and the media-entertainment industry. AFRICACOM, AFRICATECH, AFRICAIGNITE, AND AI SUMMIT CAPE TOWN Over 500 speakers will participate in the festival, sharing their insights across four integrated programs. Discussions will focus on how to advance the continent’s digital transformation. These four programs are AfricaCom, AfricaTech,…

A $200 million venture capital fund has been approved by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to scale climate-tech innovation and sustainable solutions across Africa. The continent made certain climate commitments for the period 2020–2030. However, it faced a $2.8 trillion financing gap to achieve these goals. With private sector investment in this area remaining low globally, closing this gap seemed challenging. The NVIII fund aims to address this by supporting early and growth-stage technology-driven companies that promote clean, inclusive, and sustainable development. Primarily operating in Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Egypt, the fund will focus on developing digital and…

In the Women’s Cricket World Cup, South Africa’s opponent in the final has been confirmed as India. South Africa, who defeated England by a margin of 125 runs, have been in incredible form, earning consecutive victories to secure their spot in the final. The other semi-final match, played yesterday between India and Australia, was a much closer contest. India managed to clinch the win by 5 wickets with only 9 balls remaining, booking their place in the championship match. The two teams will face each other on Sunday, November 2. The winner of this highly anticipated clash will be crowned…

According to his Fulham teammate Kenny Tete, Nigeria’s most valuable centre-back Calvin Bassey may be on the verge of opening a new chapter in his career. After joining Ajax from Rangers in 2022 for €23 million, Bassey failed to meet expectations in the Netherlands. However, following his move to Fulham a year later, he managed to rebuild his reputation and make headlines once again. Teammate Tete summed up the situation, suggesting that Bassey could be set for a move to a bigger club: “When he came here, things weren’t going well at Ajax, but I don’t think Ajax was in…

Nigerian star Peter Olayinka has parted ways with Serbian club Red Star Belgrade after playing 11 matches and has now become a free agent. Olayinka stated that he is seeking a new challenge in his career and requested to leave the club. The Serbian side announced his departure with the following statement: “Peter expressed his desire to pursue a new challenge in his career, and the club respected his wish. We thank him for his professionalism, dedication, and contribution to our team.” “Crvena Zvezda is grateful to Olayinka for everything he has done in the red-and-white jersey and wishes him…

USF Malawi has successfully completed the Mobile Network Tower Development Project, covering four districts to enhance mobile connectivity in the country’s rural areas. The project, which includes Nkhotakota, Balaka, Dedza, and Ntcheu, focused on identifying and developing optimal tower locations to expand signal coverage and improve connectivity in rural, unserved, and underserved communities. The initiative aims to increase mobile network access, enabling citizens to communicate effectively and participate actively in the digital economy. Implemented by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) through the Universal Service Fund, the project was also carried out in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and…

Zambia head coach Avram Grant has stepped down from his position. The experienced manager, who failed to deliver the expected performance in the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers, will not be in charge of the team during AFCON 2025. Despite finishing ahead of Ivory Coast to top their group in the AFCON qualifiers, Grant’s side ended up fourth in their World Cup qualifying group behind Morocco, Niger, and Tanzania. Their failure to score in three consecutive home defeats sparked widespread criticism across the country. In AFCON 2025, Zambia have been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Mali, and Comoros.…

The nine African teams that will participate in the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers have been confirmed. Among the nine groups, the four best runners-up will play against each other, and the winner of this mini-elimination tournament will become the 10th team representing Africa at the World Cup. One of the teams—Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, or the Democratic Republic of Congo—will earn the right to represent Africa. The matches will be held in Morocco at El Barid Stadium and the Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex. Nigeria will face Gabon on Thursday, 13 November, at 16:00 GMT. Gabon aims to qualify…

Microsoft South Africa has launched Ikamva Digital, a digital learning platform designed to enhance young people’s technology skills. Developed in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the project aims to address the need for accessible, industry-aligned digital training across South Africa’s 50 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. The program includes learning tracks in cybersecurity, data analytics, software development, cloud computing, and multimedia design. Through the cybersecurity course, participants will be prepared for roles such as security analyst and IT administrator. The data analytics course will equip learners with data storytelling, business intelligence, and statistical…

The South Africa women’s cricket team advanced to the World Cup final after defeating England by 125 runs. Laura Wolvaardt delivered an outstanding performance at the top of the order, scoring 169 runs from 143 balls and making a massive contribution to her team’s success. England, on the other hand, had a disastrous start to the match. Amy Jones, Tammy Beaumont, and Heather Knight were all dismissed for zero, leaving the score at 1-3. Although Nat Sciver-Brunt and Alice Capsey showed some resistance with a composed 105-run partnership, their dismissals allowed South Africa to take full control of the game.…