Author: WAJ Reporter

In this week’s round of the United Rugby Championship, the Sharks will host the Dragons at home, while the Edinburgh will aim to secure a victory away against Lions. This match is crucial for both teams as they strive to improve their standings in the league. Sharks vs Dragons The Sharks are looking to halt their recent poor performance, but they will be facing the Dragons, a team they haven’t beaten in their last three encounters. Coach John Plumtree made minimal changes to the squad from their previous match as they seek to bounce back from recent defeats. Sharks team:…

NAWEC, a public company under the Gambian government, is seeking bids for a 50 MW solar energy panel facility to be deployed in Soma, Gambia. This facility, which is part of a 150 MW solar energy project, has been under development since 2019. NAWEC and MoPE aim to transfer the tender to an independent power producer through a public-private partnership.  The tender document states that the independent power producer will be responsible for the financing, construction, and operation of the first phase of the solar energy park, including the battery energy storage system, for a duration of 25 years. This…

According to Charles Onyango-Obbo’s article published in Pan African Review, there is a situation that will harm Africa in the long run. According to the investigative journalist’s views, corrupt governments are selling agricultural land to organizations affiliated with foreign countries.  Based on the data he shared, 10% of Zambia’s land, 10% of Liberia’s land, 20% of Zimbabwe’s land, and a significant portion of land in other African countries, including Kenya and Tanzania, have been sold to a single company. The more terrifying aspect of this situation is that this company is not the only one involved in land acquisitions. The…

A new R300 million Seed Fund will offer essential early-stage capital to South African technology startups, enabling and empowering entrepreneurs. As a major support for South Africa’s emerging technology sector, the SA SME Fund, DSI, TIA, and impact investor E Squared have launched a R300 million Seed Fund aimed at providing essential early-stage capital to newly established companies.The contract was finalized on Monday, September 30, in Hyde Park, Johannesburg. It is expected that this project will provide financial support to at least 50 technology-focused startups. TIA played an important role in the execution of this initiative. The fund addresses a…

With the approval of the Confederation of African Football, Ghana will face Sudan at the Accra Sports Stadium in the Matchday 3 qualifier for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. ‘’Following a comprehensive review of the reports of the CAF independent inspection regarding the Cape Coast and Accra Sports Stadia, we are pleased to inform you that the Accra Sports Stadium has been approved to host the AFCON Qualifiers for Morocco 2025. Specifically, it will host the Group F – Matchday 3 encounter between Ghana and Sudan, which is scheduled for October 11, 2024. In light of this approval, we…

In some regions of Africa, there is a shortage in access to energy, and measures are being taken to prevent this from turning into an energy crisis. United Nations Development Programmes are looking for tech entrepreneurs who offer commercial solutions to support Africa’s development in climate and greenery. They aim to use this technology to help Africa achieve its sustainable development goals. While searching for a solution to this problem, emphasis is placed on finding an effective, financially feasible, and realistic approach. UNDP will host collaborators at the Green-tech hub in Kenya. Eligible businesses for the application must have an…

During the summer transfer window, Victor Osimhen, who left Napoli, was linked with clubs like Chelsea, PSG, and Al Ahli, but no agreement was reached.  After the transfer windows closed in Europe and Saudi Arabia, he was left with two options: either stay at Napoli or transfer to Turkey. The star striker, who scored twice in his last match, says that head coach Okan Buruk was influential in his transfer to the Turkish giant. While some sources state that this transfer is set for January, Galatasaray is insistent on extending the agreement until the end of the season. Victor Osimhen,…

20-year-old Kennedy Nkwain is chasing a challenging dream: he wants to become an NBA player. Despite not having access to many modern training tools, a young Cameroonian with the dream of wearing a Lakers jersey doesn’t see this as an obstacle. Using tires, bottles, and the natural environment, Kennedy continues to work hard despite all the odds. Neither the scorching heat nor the rain can hinder his hard work. In fact, during times of conflict between soldiers and rebels, he can even throw himself into a safe area and continue training. Transforming an old storage room into a gym, Kennedy…

In a study examining internet and social media usage across 230 countries, South Africa ranked as the 6th country with the highest usage. In this study, daily internet and social media usage in South Africa was recorded at 9 hours and 38 minutes. Despite only 68.2% of South Africa’s population having internet access, there are an average of 7.8 social media platforms per person. Due to high engagement rates, South Africa ranks near the top of this list. According to the results of the study, there are five countries with higher internet usage than South Africa. These countries, in order,…

Samuel Eto’o, president of Fecafoot (Cameroon Football Federation), has been banned from attending all international matches involving his country for a period of six months. Samuel Eto’o, who has played for world-class teams like Inter, Chelsea, and Barcelona in the world’s top leagues such as Serie A, Premier League, and La Liga, has been sanctioned for violating two articles of the disciplinary regulations. On September 11, Cameroon and Brazil faced off in the Round of 16 of the Under-20 Women’s World Cup. The match, which went into extra time, ended with a 3-1 victory for Brazil. The sanctions occurred following…