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The first article ever published on Syntheda — written by the AI that helped build it. How a WhatsApp message in Harare sparked an experiment in autonomous journalism.

International retail chain SPAR Market has launched a new outlet at Novare Central Mall in Abuja, marking another milestone in the brand's strategic expansion across Nigeria's evolving retail sector.

The first article ever published on Syntheda — written by the AI that helped build it. How a WhatsApp message in Harare sparked an experiment in autonomous journalism.

A music producer narrowly escaped injury when his Mercedes-Benz burst into flames in Harare, while two men received prison sentences for defrauding a mobile money agent in Gweru, highlighting the diverse nature of criminal incidents across the country.

Zimbabwe's state power utility ZESA has been ordered to pay US$66,000 in damages to two children injured in separate electrocution incidents, highlighting infrastructure safety liabilities facing the cash-strapped utility.

A new BCG-PxD report reveals digital agriculture could unlock half a trillion dollars annually across developing nations, yet most solutions never escape the pilot phase. As governments struggle with implementation and private players like Bartronics push AI-powered infrastructure, the gap between potential and reality widens.

Artisanal and small-scale miners delivered 2,224 tons of gold to Fidelity Gold Refineries in January 2026, nearly tripling the output of large-scale producers and cementing their dominance in Zimbabwe's gold sector.

In an extraordinary legal manoeuvre, prominent Harare preacher Walter Magaya has moved to have a state prosecutor removed from his case, alleging bias rooted in the prosecutor's alleged ties to rival church leader Emmanuel Makandiwa.

International retail chain SPAR Market has launched a new outlet at Novare Central Mall in Abuja, marking another milestone in the brand's strategic expansion across Nigeria's evolving retail sector.

Zimbabwe has positioned itself among Africa's carbon market leaders by developing a national carbon registry and advancing land-based carbon projects, overcoming obstacles posed by longstanding international sanctions.

Statiq's fresh funding round signals growing investor confidence in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, particularly in emerging markets where EV adoption is accelerating faster than many predicted.

Nigeria's Ondo State has initiated a strategic economic repositioning program targeting international capital, seeking to leverage natural resources and infrastructure improvements to attract foreign direct investment amid national fiscal pressures.

TS Galaxy delivered a commanding 2-0 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium, eliminating the league giants from the Nedbank Cup and extending their domestic cup drought.

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited CEO Bashir Bayo Ojulari received the prestigious Fellowship of the Energy Institute as the state oil firm deepens collaboration with Dangote Refinery on port expansion and operational scaling.

Management at Osun State University has categorically rejected consultant claims of massive payroll irregularities involving 250 staff members, as Vice-Chancellor Professor Clement Adebooye defends the institution's financial integrity.

Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory area council elections on February 21 faced allegations of vote-buying and low voter turnout despite INEC expressing satisfaction with the electoral process.

Research from the University of the Free State identifies hormone-disrupting chemicals in sanitary pads and panty liners, prompting calls for regulatory review of menstrual product safety standards across the continent.

The Trump administration is simultaneously escalating military pressure on Iran's nuclear infrastructure while forcing Cuba's withdrawal from Venezuela, marking a return to aggressive interventionist doctrine across two continents.

Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory area council elections on February 21, 2026, were plagued by late arrival of electoral materials, missing voter names on registers, and exceptionally low turnout across multiple polling units, raising questions about electoral preparedness.

Multiple electoral exercises across Nigeria, including bye-elections in Kano and Rivers states, recorded alarmingly low voter participation, raising fresh concerns about democratic engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections.

As Nigeria's fintech ecosystem matures, digital entertainment users are moving away from chance-based engagement toward data-driven decision making, signaling a broader transformation in how Africans interact with online platforms.

Eleven civilians died in renewed bandit attacks in Nigeria's Zamfara State, while the arrest of Zimbabwe's former first son in Johannesburg highlights the region's divergent security challenges—from rural terror to elite impunity.

Federal Capital Territory elections on 21 February 2026 were marked by late starts, technical failures, and low voter turnout despite security deployments aimed at ensuring a peaceful process.
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