Agege Local Government launches subsidised cooking gas distribution for 4,000 households while FCT residents demand expanded CNG bus fleet, highlighting Nigeria's dual energy affordability and transport fuel 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.
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.
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.
Nigerian authorities handed over a suspect to US prosecutors for sexual extortion and murder charges, while a Lagos art gallery warned of sophisticated impersonation scams targeting artists—underscoring the country's dual role as both cybercrime battleground and enforcement partner.
Nigeria's food safety regulator has shut down 18 warehouses in Niger State containing expired beverages, dairy products, and other consumables prepared for distribution, highlighting ongoing challenges in food quality control across the country.
Zimbabwe's ruling party seeks to extend President Mnangagwa's term to 2030, sparking constitutional debate as critics warn of democratic backsliding and government allies call for crackdowns on dissent.
King Mohammed VI endorses US-led Gaza rebuilding efforts while calling for comprehensive Middle East peace, as the Trump administration considers limited military strikes on Iran to advance nuclear negotiations.
A University of Ibadan student's journey to first class honours in Agriculture challenges persistent stigma around agricultural studies in Nigerian universities, highlighting both academic excellence and shifting perceptions of the sector's value.
Mercedes driver George Russell expressed concern over Ferrari's strong performance in Formula One pre-season testing, while European football grapples with racism allegations involving Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior.
Recent arrests in Anambra State and ongoing court proceedings in a child murder case reveal the persistent challenge of domestic violence across different contexts, from household employment to family settings.
King Mohammed VI endorses US-backed Gaza reconstruction efforts while President Trump considers limited military strikes on Iran to advance nuclear negotiations, highlighting divergent approaches to Middle East stability.
Oyo State authorities shut down a herbal facility for environmental violations while Polokwane Municipality investigates water discoloration affecting Seshego residents, exposing ongoing challenges in health infrastructure oversight across African municipalities.
Mercy Johnson-Okojie accepts a political appointment in Edo State, WWE production legend Kerwin Silfies passes at 75, and streaming sensation IShowSpeed sparks conversation after joining Ramadan prayers in a viral moment that transcends entertainment.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ethiopian leadership held substantive discussions aimed at deepening bilateral relations, marking another milestone in Ankara's expanding engagement with the Horn of Africa.
The National Labour Congress has dismissed a N6 trillion funding request by electricity generation companies, challenging their assertion that the union lacks competence to scrutinize developments in Nigeria's troubled power sector.