Author: WAJ Reporter

After the M23 rebels captured Goma, the largest city in eastern the Democratic Republic of Congo, more than 400 people were forced to flee their homes. United Nations experts claim that the Rwandan army is “de facto controlling” M23 operations. Democratic Republic of Congo’s Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner has urged Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and PSG to end their sponsorship deals with Visit Rwanda and questioned their morality. She emphasized that Visit Rwanda’s sponsorship could be funded through illegal mining activities in the occupied parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the minerals being transported to Rwanda and exported…

Johannesburg Shows Signs of Collapse Johannesburg, one of South Africa’s economic hubs and one of its most important cities, is showing signs of collapse. The city’s crumbling bridges and deteriorating infrastructure are drawing attention. There are a total of 902 bridges in Johannesburg, and only 6% of them are in good condition. If South Africa wants to fix this issue, it will need to spend 16 billion Rand. Out of these bridges, 20 are on the brink of closure. The Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) had previously reported that 707 bridges were below acceptable standards. Outdated Data and Infrastructure Gaps The…

South Africa faced India in the Women’s Under-19 T20 Cricket World Cup. South Africa ended up on the losing side, allowing India to become world champions for the second consecutive time. With an impressive performance, India managed to restrict South Africa to just 82 runs and successfully chased their target in 11.2 overs, securing a dominant nine-wicket victory. The star of the match was Gongadi Trisha, who delivered an outstanding 3-15 bowling performance and remained unbeaten with 44 runs off 33 balls. South Africa chose to bat first but fell behind 20-3 in the initial powerplay and struggled to recover.…

The South Africa-based fintech startup 6DOT50 has enabled cryptocurrency payments for vehicle purchases. , Customers can now buy new or used cars from nearly 1,500 dealerships using Bitcoin and seven other cryptocurrencies. In its statement, 6DOT50 explained that its platform utilizes a voucher system, which helps minimize the risks associated with cryptocurrency transactions. This approach reduces crypto-related risks while also bridging the gap between digital assets and traditional currencies. The company also reported processing approximately $1 million worth of crypto transactions across more than 90,000 retail locations. With this service, 6DOT50 has become part of the growing digital asset payment…

Napoli wants to sign Africa’s Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman. During the January transfer window, Napoli sold their star player, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, to PSG for €75 million. Now, they see the Nigerian star as the perfect replacement. Before targeting Lookman, Napoli had started negotiations with Manchester United’s young talent, Alejandro Garnacho. However, the two sides failed to reach an agreement. Now, Napoli is fully focused on signing Lookman. In fact, they are even considering including Giacomo Raspadori in the deal to persuade Atalanta. Talks are ongoing, but Atalanta is reluctant to let go of their star player. Aiming for…

Egyptian giants Al Ahly are reuniting with their former winger Mahmoud Trezeguet. The winger, who played for Al Ahly 10 years ago, has now signed a five-year contract with the club after leaving Turkey’s Trabzonspor. Trabzonspor had previously loaned Trezeguet to Al Rayyan in Qatar. Following this transfer, Al Ahly will be able to field him in the FIFA Club World Cup. Trezeguet is also an important player for the Egyptian national team. He has earned 74 caps for Egypt and scored 14 goals for his country. A product of Al Ahly’s youth academy, Trezeguet moved to Belgian club Anderlecht…

MLS team Atlanta United has made a $28 million offer to sign Ivory Coast striker Emmanuel Latte Lath from Middlesbrough. The 26-year-old forward has scored 27 goals in 59 Championship appearances and is seen as Atlanta’s top target in this transfer window. If the deal does not go through, the club may consider making offers for Arthur Cabral from Benfica and Odsonne Edouard from Crystal Palace. Atlanta has shown separate interest in both players as alternative options. Last week, Atlanta United secured the signing of Miguel Almirón from Newcastle United. Looking to further strengthen their squad, the MLS side is…

The Africa Tech Summit Awards has announced the 2025 finalists. The winners will be revealed at the ceremony on February 13th, which will take place in Nairobi, Kenya. This summit will also bring together more than 200 industry leaders and over 1,000 companies, providing a platform for networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. The awards will be presented in 11 sector categories and 2 individual categories. After receiving more than 300 applications, 55 finalists have been selected. An independent panel of judges evaluated all applications based on criteria such as innovation, impact, scalability, and alignment with the African market. In the…

The in-form team of the season, Orlando Pirates, who have dropped points and now trail Sundowns by six points with a game in hand, will face Kaizer Chiefs, a team that has struggled to emerge from their rivals’ shadows in recent times. This highly anticipated derby match will take place on Saturday. Having won the last five Soweto derbies, Orlando Pirates will be looking to extend their dominance. However, Kaizer Chiefs are determined to put up a fight and derail their title hopes. Unfortunately for Chiefs, their best player, Wandile Duba, will not be available for the match. The star…

Paul Mitchell knows the Ligue 1 market very well. With his expertise, Newcastle United is aiming to target quality transfers. They almost signed RC Lens’ Uzbek center-back Abdukodir Khusanov, but the Premier League giant Manchester City swooped in and secured the player. Newcastle are disappointed to have missed out on this player, but they are now focused on the future. Although they are unlikely to make any moves in the winter window, they are determined to make additions during the summer transfer window. One player Newcastle United is particularly interested in is Monaco’s left-winger Eliesse Ben Seghir. At just 19…

Nigeria’s Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) has suspended the $220 million fine imposed on WhatsApp and its parent company Meta. This fine was issued last year in July by the Nigeria Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Meta and WhatsApp argue that the FCCPC should not be involved in this matter, as data protection falls under the jurisdiction of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). They also accuse the FCCPC of making unrealistic demands, such as establishing a separate consent mechanism for every data point processed for Nigerian users. Additionally, they argue that the fine is excessive, claiming…

KCB Bank Kenya and Mastercard have launched the country’s first multi-currency prepaid card. This allows users to carry out international transactions more easily and make seamless payments across multiple global destinations. The card is primarily designed to meet the needs of students, online shoppers, sports enthusiasts, and businesses. It reduces high transaction fees and provides convenience for frequent travelers or global spenders. The card supports a variety of currencies, including the Kenyan Shilling, US Dollar, British Pound, Euro, Swiss Franc, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Indian Rupee, Japanese Yen, South African Rand, and Chinese Yuan. The prepaid feature allows cardholders to…

According to investigations, the University of South Africa (UNISA) diploma submitted by Walter Magaya to the High Court in order to stand for the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidency was found to be a forgery, and Magaya’s name is not in the university’s database. Magaya had submitted a certified copy of a diploma in marketing. Magaya, a strong candidate for the ZIFA presidency, was disqualified from the race for failing to meet the required educational qualifications, as ZIFA requires at least a high school diploma to run for president. The investigation conducted by Zimbabwean journalist Maynard Manyowa uncovered the truth…

For over two years, the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, the only FIFA/CAF-approved facility in Nigeria authorized to host international football matches, has fallen into a state of disrepair due to a lack of maintenance. The stadium has hosted matches for the Nigerian national team, as well as clubs such as Akwa United, Rivers United, Enugu Rangers, and Enyimba in continental competitions. CAF had recognized this stadium as one of the best football venues, which allowed it to serve as a host for international matches involving neighboring countries that lacked approved stadiums. In 2014, when the stadium was inaugurated, the…

The 26-year-old Gambian midfielder, Alasana Manneh, a graduate of Barcelona’s academy, has transferred from Odense Boldklub to Hibernian. The Scottish club, currently in 6th place in the league with 30 points, has signed Manneh on a three-and-a-half-year contract. Manneh’s contract was set to expire this season, which made his transfer easier. He had previously been loaned from Barcelona B to Sabadell and later to Etar in the Bulgarian league. In 2019, he transferred to the Polish club Górnik Zabrze, where he played for three years before moving to Odense Boldklub. However, his career in the Danish league did not go…

Eric Chelle, who was appointed as the head coach of the Nigeria national team, stated that he is not concerned about the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Instead, he is focusing on preparing his team for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. In the draw held yesterday for the 2025 AFCON, Nigeria was placed in a group with Tunisia, Tanzania, and Uganda. The Franco-Malian coach was asked about Nigeria’s chances of advancing from the group. He responded with the following: “There is no little team in the AFCON, you need to be focused. Right now, I’m focused on my players, on…