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Guinness Nigeria Plc's operating costs reached N500.33 billion during an 18-month period ending December 2025, representing 71% of revenue as inflationary pressures intensify margin compression for Nigeria's beverage 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.

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.

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.

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.

U.S. President Donald Trump launched a public attack on Supreme Court justices following the court's decision to nullify his sweeping global tariff policy, escalating constitutional tensions between the executive and judicial branches with potential implications for international trade and emerging market currencies.

UNICEF commends Nigeria's birth registration surge while new research reveals structural barriers push two in five disabled children out of primary education across the continent.

US natural gas production is projected to reach unprecedented levels through 2027, driven by output increases in Appalachia, Haynesville, and Permian regions, while midstream operators deploy billions in processing and LNG export infrastructure to capture growing supply.

Zimbabwe's ruling party spokesman asserts opposition MPs align with proposed constitutional amendments to extend President Mnangagwa's tenure, as the country grapples with governance reforms and international engagement on debt restructuring.

A US high court ruling has struck down Trump administration tariffs on South African imports, finding the president lacks legal authority for the 30% levy. The decision provides temporary relief but signals broader legal battles over executive trade powers.

Armed gunmen killed at least 50 people and abducted women and children in a brutal attack on a Zamfara State village, underscoring the persistent insecurity plaguing northern Nigeria despite government promises of improved protection.

From Nigeria's coaching crisis to South Africa's cricket preparations, the continent's sporting landscape faces mounting pressure as contractual disputes collide with high-stakes international competition.

Governor Peter Mbah's administration launches ambitious tech fair aimed at transforming Enugu into a knowledge-based economy, marking one of Africa's largest single-event digital skills certification drives.

Zimbabwe's ruling party has characterized the arrest of Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe in Johannesburg as a private matter, while former first lady Grace Mugabe reportedly expresses distress over her son's detention in connection with an attempted murder investigation.

Girls' rights and health groups have criticized Parliament's removal of Clause 11 from the Medical Services Amendment Bill, warning the decision maintains bureaucratic obstacles preventing women from accessing legal abortion services.

The United States Supreme Court has ruled President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs illegal, a decision that could unlock export opportunities for African nations including South Africa and Nigeria.

A University of Ibadan student has silenced doubters who questioned her choice to study Agriculture, graduating with first class honours in a field often dismissed by peers as less prestigious.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged not to activate the National Health Insurance law pending a Constitutional Court ruling, while governance battles intensify in Johannesburg between Helen Zille and Herman Mashaba.

A global rally in memory chip stocks driven by artificial intelligence demand has added $160 billion in market value—and Nigerian consumers are now paying roughly 20% more for smartphones as the supply chain effects ripple through Africa's largest economy.

Nigeria's petroleum workers union PENGASSAN has demanded the withdrawal of President Tinubu's Executive Order on oil revenues, warning the directive undermines the Petroleum Industry Act and threatens investor confidence in the sector.