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The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Nabi and Maliwa spotted in Tanzania
Kaizer Chiefs transfer news continues to heat up as head coach Nasreddine Nabi and Head of Scouting and Recruitment Thembela 'Tera' Maliwa were spotted in Tanzania on Wednesday, sparking talk of imminent reinforcements. The duo attended a Premier League clash between Simba SC and Singida Black Stars at the KMC Complex in Dar es Salaam, an appearance that has intensified rumours of a potential move for Simba SC's forward, Denis Kibu. The 26-year-old attacker has reportedly been on Kaizer Chiefs' radar for some time. Though Kibu didn't start in Simba's narrow 1-0 victory—sealed by Steven Mukwala's first-half strike, a source said the Chiefs' technical team used the trip to evaluate him and other possible targets in a live match environment. 'Chiefs coach Nabi and the club's chief scout Tera were recently in Tanzania and part of their visit included watching the match between Simba SC and Singida Black Stars. One of the players that Chiefs have been following is Denis (Kibu), and they hoped to see him in action. There's a possibility he could be brought in next season,' a source revealed. 'There might have been other players the Chiefs technical duo were there to watch closely.' Kibu's performances in continental competition make him a compelling prospect. The Simba SC frontman featured in 12 games during the 2024/2025 CAF Confederation Cup, scoring four times. Coached by South African tactician Fadlu Davids, Kibu played a key role in helping Simba SC reach the final, where they narrowly lost to Moroccan outfit RS Berkane. Despite falling just short of lifting the trophy, Kibu's exploits on the African stage did not go unnoticed, particularly by a Kaizer Chiefs side keen on restoring its dominance. Kaizer Chiefs are not simply scouting, they're sending a message. With Nabi steering the technical direction and Maliwa actively identifying new talent, the club is clearly building with purpose. This scouting mission is more than routine, it's a clear sign that changes are on the horizon. Are you happy with this Kaizer Chiefs transfer news and scouting Kibu? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs chasing THREE attackers from outside South Africa
Kaizer Chiefs are keen to add more firepower to their front line. Here are three names from the African content that they're chasing. Meanwhile, 26-year-old Simba SC attacker Kibu Denis has scored four goals in 12 games in the 2024/2025 CAF Confederations Cup. They face the Moroccan side, RS Berkane, in the final. Perhaps Kibu will put himself in the shop window? He's primarily a left-winger. FIVE foreign stars linked with Amakhosi 26-year-old Ghanaian forward Jonathan Sowah plies his trade for Libyan side Al Nasr Benghazi. He's also got three caps for the Black Stars. Congolese marksman Fiston Mayele broke Orlando Pirates hearts in the Champions League semi-final second leg with a decisive brace; he's got eight goals in 11 appearances in that competition this season. Throughout his career, he has scored 21 goals and supplied four assists from 35 in Africa's premier club competition. Fans would love this rumour to come to fruition. Despite going behind early in the contest, Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs secured what might prove to be a massive point away to Sekhukhune in a 1-1 draw thanks to Glody Lilepo's equaliser deep into first-half stoppage time. It means the Glamour Boys can guarantee an MTN8 place with a win on the final day at home against Polokwane City. However, Polokwane sit two points above Chiefs, although their MTN8 place is already sealed. When is Kaizer Chiefs vs Polokwane? MTN8 crunch time! Chiefs to AXE three popular senior stars Chiefs fans haven't enjoyed the ride this season. Photo: Samuel Shivambu – BackpagePix Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs are monitoring a Tanzanian forward Kibu
Kaizer Chiefs are set to be watching a Tanzanian forward called Denis Kibu. The 26 year old has played 12 games in the 2024/2025 CAF Confederations Cup and scored four goals, according to Transfermarkt . Kibu is being coached by Fadlu Davids at Simba SC, and they are in the CAF Confed Cup final against Moroccan side RS Berkane. He joined Simba in 2021, extended his contract in June 2024, with his current deal running until June 2026. So he has a year left on his current contract. This means that Amakhosi will have to negotiate a transfer fee with the Tanzanian giants. This means any potential suitor will have to negotiate a transfer fee with the Tanzanian giants if they are to land his signature. Chiefs are always linked to players that are based in Tanzania because Nasreddine Nabi is very familiar with the league. Meaning that after almost a full season he has a better idea which profile of players could work in the very intense South African to flight league. Fiston Mayele A familiar name for coach Nasreddine Nabi, Mayele shone under his leadership at Young Africans SC, where he bagged 54 goals in 50 appearances. Now with Pyramids FC in Egypt, his goal-scoring instincts and previous connection with Nabi make him a top target. However, Pyramids are reportedly asking for a high fee, which could complicate the deal. Orlando Pirates are also showing an interest in him. Michael Olunga The Kenyan international is one of the most prolific strikers currently active in Asia, scoring 74 goals in 73 matches for Al-Duhail SC in Qatar. While he would bring immediate pedigree to Chiefs' front line. His high salary expectations could be a stumbling block for the club's budget. Jonathan Sowah Currently playing in Libya for Al-Nasr Benghazi, Sowah has emerged as another top African talent on Chiefs' radar. With international experience for Ghana and a reputation for clinical finishing. Sowah represents a viable option if the club wants a powerful, mobile forward suited to PSL intensity. Would Kibu be a good fit for Kaizer Chiefs? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
Axios
22-04-2025
- Business
- Axios
"Signalgate" boosts secure app demand
Encrypted workplace communications services have seen a spike in user interest in the weeks since the now-infamous "Signalgate" started, executives at these companies tell Axios. Why it matters: No one wants to be the next Mike Waltz or Pete Hegseth by sharing classified materials with someone they shouldn't. Some of these platforms have extra layers of security to limit who can receive and save messages. Driving the news: Defense Secretary Hegseth texted details about the March 15 military strike in Yemen in a second Signal chat, according to a New York Times report on Sunday. That chat, which Hegseth created and accessed using his personal device, included his wife, brother and personal lawyer. The Pentagon and Hegseth have denied the report. The big picture: Trump administration officials aren't the only ones using Signal for confidential communications. Local police departments and C-suite executives are constantly conducting business via the publicly available encrypted messaging platform. Daily active users for Signal grew 13% last month, year over year, according to app data analysis firm Sensor Tower. "'Signalgate' laid that bare: The world moves off of group chats," Ari Andersen, founder and CEO of encrypted chat platform Kibu, told Axios. Between the lines: Signal isn't to blame for the federal government's operational security failures. But two encrypted communications companies told Axios they've had more customer calls and downloads since The Atlantic's first story about military strike leaks over Signal. "It's definitely skyrocketed," Andersen said. "It definitely has accelerated interest and traction on a number of fronts, for sure." Kibu came out of beta in January, and its user base is now projected to double this quarter compared with the first three months of the year, Andersen said. Kibu's users include small family financial wealth management offices, bigger financial institutions and privacy-minded individuals. Jeff Halstead, founder of Genasys Connect, an encrypted communications tool popular with law enforcement, told Axios that after the initial stories, he had several conversations with law enforcement and city governments. "They're all using Signal," he said. Zoom in: Both Genasys and Kibu require users to verify their identity to be included in a specific chat. Genasys works similarly to Slack, but the conversations are encrypted and most customers are law enforcement officers. Each police department has its own workspace that only sanctioned users can access. If a case involves several jurisdictions, they can create multi-workspace environments. Kibu is similar: Each user must be invited to participate in a specific end-to-end encrypted group chat, and other users in the chat must also approve the people who are added. Kibu users also need to verify their identities using on-device facial recognition every time they log on. And anytime a user takes a screenshot of the chat, all participants are notified. State of play: Most government-grade encrypted communications tools are difficult to use, Halstead said. Halstead, a former law enforcement officer, said his experience sending information through the FBI inspired the idea for Genasys' Connect platform. "If I need it distributed via the FBI portal — clunky, slow, arduous," he said. "I mean, it's horrible." The intrigue: Halstead is not shy about the ways his company could help the federal government if it wanted a new communications tool. "If we just look at the Department of Defense, the entire department could be deployed before we go out for happy hour today," Halstead said. "If they can text, if they can email, if they can use their fingers on a smartphone, their training lasts about 15 to 30 minutes." Yes, but: Despite having access to several secure communications options, federal government officials are likely to be using Signal both to evade public records laws and to bypass cumbersome security controls. "If you decide to have your communications out of band in a way that is not trackable or retrievable in response to a FOIA request, what you are doing is circumventing the law," Eva Galperin, director of cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, told Axios. What to watch: So far, the Trump administration hasn't made any broad (public) moves to change its encrypted communications policies to resolve its lingering Signal headaches.
