Mandatory reserves held by five major Nigerian banks with the Central Bank of Nigeria climbed to N6.9 trillion, reflecting the impact of sustained tight monetary policy as the sector navigates recapitalization pressures and liquidity management challenges.
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.
South Africa's Armed Forces Day in Thohoyandou marked 109 years since the SS Mendi disaster while military leadership asserted unprecedented public trust, despite expert skepticism about troop morale.
The Nigerian naira closed at N1,348 per dollar on Friday, marking a week-on-week appreciation of N10, as the Central Bank of Nigeria implements a new $150,000 weekly allocation strategy for Bureau de Change operators to stabilize foreign exchange markets.
The US Supreme Court delivered a decisive blow to presidential trade powers, ruling Trump exceeded his authority in imposing unilateral tariffs. Democrats now seek compensation for farmers and consumers caught in the crossfire.
Kenya's agriculture ministry has acknowledged its Gulf region meat export strategy failed to materialize despite favorable market conditions and completed feasibility studies, prompting a search for new export approaches to revive the livestock sector.
Nigeria's federal government has announced two major institutional partnerships aimed at bolstering agricultural insurance frameworks and enhancing transparency in public procurement, signaling a renewed focus on institutional reform across critical sectors.
Federal Government seeks phased disbursement mechanisms as petroleum sector restructuring drives substantial increases in state allocations, citing inflation and macroeconomic stability concerns.
Former President Donald Trump launched an unprecedented attack on Supreme Court justices after the court struck down his global tariffs policy, calling them 'fools and lap dogs' and questioning their constitutional loyalty.
Kogi State schools resume operations following an emergency mid-term break prompted by security concerns, as religious and political leaders seek solutions to Nigeria's deepening security crisis.
A court awarded Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore ₦30 million for unlawful police action, even as he faces nine government prosecutions—a contradiction that reveals the tensions between judicial independence and executive overreach in Africa's most populous democracy.
A Nigerian court has issued a landmark judgment requiring both the Nigerian and British governments to pay £420 million in compensation to families of victims killed in the 1949 Enugu coal mine massacre, marking a significant legal reckoning for colonial-era violence.
Investigations reveal widespread underdevelopment across Nigeria's local government areas despite receiving N5.5 trillion in federal allocations during 2025, exposing systemic governance failures and continued state-level interference in third-tier administration.
Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore wins ₦30 million in damages against police for unlawful harassment, even as he faces nine ongoing court cases—a judicial victory that underscores the contradictions of democratic governance in Africa's most populous nation.
From candidate withdrawals in FCT elections to religious prophecies targeting state governors, Nigeria's political arena confronts mounting challenges of misinformation and institutional integrity as the 2027 general elections approach.
United Bank for Africa announces death of former chairman Chief Israel Ogbue at 99, while political realignments and appointments reshape Nigeria's governance structure ahead of upcoming elections.
New investigations across Africa expose hidden dangers in everyday items from excessive sodium in processed foods to undisclosed chemicals in fragrances and substandard vehicle safety features.