Author: WAJ Reporter

Airtel Africa plans to establish technology hubs in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). As part of this initiative, the company has launched a continent-wide foundation, which aims to improve the lives of 10 million people if the project reaches its goals. The Airtel Africa Foundation (AAF), established under this initiative, is a philanthropic effort focused on financial inclusion, education, environmental protection, and digital access. The foundation will set up community technology hubs in Nigeria and the DRC. These hubs aim to develop digital talent and support innovation in areas such as financial technology, software engineering, and entrepreneurship.…

PayPal has pledged a $100 million investment to promote innovation, support entrepreneurs, and expand access to the digital economy in the Middle East and Africa. Online commerce is increasingly being adopted worldwide. Africa, in particular, is a rapidly growing market in this regard. As a result, global players like PayPal are competing to capture the market by investing in startups, infrastructure, and cross-border payment solutions. The fund will help local businesses scale and bring millions of new consumers online. This move comes following PayPal’s opening of its regional hub in Dubai in April 2025. With this investment, the company has…

Libya’s Al Ahly, the reigning Basketball Africa League (BAL) champion, secured third place at the 2025 FIBA Intercontinental Cup (ICC). They became the first BAL champion in history to claim a bronze medal at the tournament. In the third-place playoff, Al Ahly faced Brazil’s Flamengo and triumphed 91-82 to secure the podium finish. Senegalese star Jean Jacques Boissy, who was named the BAL Most Valuable Player (MVP), stood out with 19 points, while Ivan Almeida added another 21 points to lead the team to victory. With the Basketball Africa League only in its fifth edition, it is remarkable that a…

The CEO of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSME), Basel Rahmy, met with South Korean Ambassador Kim Jong Hyun to discuss cooperation opportunities in financing, entrepreneurship, training, and technology transfer. This initiative is linked to Egypt’s Vision 2030 sustainable development goals. Through this step, MSME aims to strengthen its cooperation with South Korea. The agency seeks to create resources that will support entrepreneurship and empower small businesses across the country. The meeting was attended by senior officials from both the agency and the South Korean Embassy. Topics such as innovation and vocational training were discussed. During the…

Botswana Declares Public Holiday After First Ever Gold at World Athletics Championships Botswana has declared a public holiday following its first-ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championships. Speaking in New York while attending the 80th United Nations General Assembly, President Duma Gideon Boko announced that September 29 would be a public holiday. This allows the celebration to coincide with the country’s Independence Day on September 30. Botswana achieved this milestone by winning the gold medal in the 4×400 meters relay in Tokyo. The United States, a ten-time world champion, finished second, while South Africa took third place. The Botswana…

Morocco- and France-based urban mobility startup Enakl has raised $1.4 million to provide smart, safe, and sustainable public transportation solutions for daily commutes across Africa. The company aims to reduce both traffic congestion and carbon emissions through its innovative transport system. Enakl’s main focus is home-to-work commuting, ensuring that its services remain both affordable and accessible. During its pilot phase, the company has successfully handled over 15,000 bookings per month, achieving nearly 20% monthly growth. However, this success is not enough for Enakl. The company plans to expand into other African cities, aiming to spread safe, affordable, and eco-friendly transportation…

Rwanda has made history as the first African nation to host the UCI Cycling World Championships. This move is expected to be a turning point for the continent’s sporting development. UCI President David Lappartient echoed this expectation in his remarks: “Africa is the most represented continent here, with 36 countries participating – more than Europe,” Lappartient said. “Africa is truly awakening to cycling.” “Cycling is historically rooted in Europe, but we must expand it to all five continents,” he added. “I believe Rwanda can host a World Tour event, and perhaps even elevate the Tour du Rwanda to that level.”…

Zinedine Zidane, a legend and an icon for the French national team who even led his country at World Cups, has seen his son Luca Zidane choose to represent the Algerian national team. The young goalkeeper currently plays for Spanish second-division side Granada. In the past, he represented France at youth level, featuring for the U16, U17, U18, U19 and U20 national teams. At 27, this decision now opens the door for Luca to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Zinedine Zidane has four sons, all of whom have had the chance to play in European football. The eldest,…

South Africa will face Argentina on Saturday at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban. Having defeated New Zealand 43-10 just two weeks ago, the Springboks are expected to make very few changes to their squad. Head coach Rassie Erasmus has made only two alterations to the starting lineup. Experienced players Eben Etzebeth and Damian Willemse will step in for the injured Lood de Jager and Aphelele Fassi at lock and fullback, respectively. On the replacements bench, three changes were made: Boan Venter comes in at prop, with Jan-Hendrik Wessels serving as the replacement hooker, while scrum-half Morne van den Berg replaces…

Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has imposed a prior approval requirement on the export of 47 products in response to South Africa’s repeated downgrading and renaming of Taiwan’s representative offices in the country. These products include integrated circuits (IC), chips, and memory. The move is seen as a reaction to Beijing’s political pressure, which Taipei believes aims to undermine Taiwan’s international standing. In its statement, the ministry said South Africa’s actions “posed dangers to the protection of national security and public safety, and have caused or may cause adverse effects on the normal development of Taiwan’s economic and trade…

Sunderland’s young Senegalese midfielder Habib Diarra will be out of action until December. Sunderland signed Diarra for a club-record fee of €31.5 million. The player, who was transferred from Ligue 1 side Strasbourg, had the opportunity to showcase his potential in the top flight. Diarra got injured ahead of the Aston Villa match, forcing him to miss several weeks of action. So far, he has played in four Premier League games and also appeared in two matches for the Senegal national team during this period. Senegal has two remaining matches in the World Cup qualifiers’ group stage and currently leads…

For the 35th edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), which will take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, Morocco has introduced a simplified e-authorisation system for African countries. According to this new measure, Morocco will implement a simplified Electronic Travel Authorisation (Autorisation Électronique de Voyage au Maroc – AEVM) for citizens of selected African nations ahead of the tournament. This will allow African fans traveling from across the continent to enter the country more easily to support their teams during the competition. Citizens of Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gabon, Niger, Senegal, Togo, and Tunisia —…

In the 2025 Ballon d’Or, the award for the best player of the season, Mohamed Salah ranked 4th. After an outstanding performance, Salah finished last season as both the top scorer and top assist provider in the Premier League, and according to some, he deserved to win the award. However, Paris Saint-Germain’s striker Ousmane Dembele, who led his team to the Champions League title, claimed the top spot and was named the best player of the year. His teammate, Moroccan full-back Achraf Hakimi, ranked 6th on the list. Luis Enrique won the Johan Cruyff Award for Best Coach of the…

South African national team player Quinton de Kock had retired after the T20 World Cup final in June 2024. Although he had not officially retired from the T20 format, he was also no longer playing in Test matches. However, ahead of the T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka, and the 50-over World Cup in 2027, for which South Africa will be a co-host, the South African national team plans to recall their player to the squad. De Kock, considered one of the team’s best players, would provide a significant boost if he accepts this offer.…

Airtel Africa launched an AI-powered spam alert service six months ago. During this period, more than 205 million spam alert messages were sent to customers, helping them stay protected from potential scammers. Airtel Africa offers this service to all users at no additional cost. SMS messages identified as spam are marked with a “SPAM Alert” label, allowing users to recognize spam messages without needing to download extra applications. The service has been rolled out in Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, Uganda, Gabon, Congo-Brazzaville, Malawi, Madagascar, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania, Chad, and Niger. Soon, users in Seychelles will also be…

Kenyan athletes delivered a world-class performance at the Berlin Marathon. In the men’s race, Sabastian Sawe claimed victory, while in the women’s race, Rosemary Wanjiru secured the gold medal. Sawe clocked a time of 2 hours, 2 minutes, and 16 seconds, marking his third consecutive marathon win. Japanese runner Akasaki Akira finished second behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele took the bronze medal. After the race, Sawe shared his thoughts: “I gave my best performance and I’m happy with it. I felt good this year. Next year, I will be even better in the races.” In the women’s race, Wanjiru…