Violent confrontation between rival cult groups in Yenagoa's Igbogene suburb leaves three dead, prompting police investigation and renewed concerns about gang violence in Nigeria's oil-rich state.
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$66,000 in damages to two children injured in separate electrocution incidents, highlighting infrastructure safety liabilities facing the cash-strapped utility.
Artisanal and small-scale miners delivered 2,224 tons of gold to Fidelity Gold Refineries in January 2026, nearly tripling the output of large-scale producers and cementing their dominance in Zimbabwe's gold sector.
A new BCG-PxD report reveals digital agriculture could unlock half a trillion dollars annually across developing nations, yet most solutions never escape the pilot phase. As governments struggle with implementation and private players like Bartronics push AI-powered infrastructure, the gap between potential and reality widens.
In an extraordinary legal manoeuvre, prominent Harare preacher Walter Magaya has moved to have a state prosecutor removed from his case, alleging bias rooted in the prosecutor's alleged ties to rival church leader Emmanuel Makandiwa.
A federal investigation team has reached Wase mining community in Plateau State following a fatal carbon monoxide poisoning that claimed 37 lives, marking one of Nigeria's deadliest mining accidents in recent years.
MTN Nigeria shares surged to an all-time high of N780 per share following investor optimism over the IHS deal, while Dangote Cement made history with Nigeria's first commercial paper listing valued at ₦119.87 billion on the Nigerian Exchange.
As Zimbabwe celebrates a historic T20 World Cup victory over Sri Lanka to top Group B, Nigeria's football ambitions hang in FIFA's balance following a disputed World Cup qualifier against DR Congo.
The European Union has committed €22 million to Nigeria's 90,000km fibre-optic infrastructure project, while FAAN and MTN Nigeria roll out free high-speed Wi-Fi at Lagos and Abuja international airports.
Nigeria's currency weakened N3.25 at the official foreign exchange window while strengthening N25 in the parallel market to N1,340/$, as crude oil prices extended gains amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
A Moroccan court has convicted 18 Senegalese football supporters to prison terms of three to 12 months following disturbances during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat.
Gospel musician Ayefele dismisses copyright infringement allegations from Beautiful Nubia, while Afrobeats star Davido offers fans a glimpse into his family's domestic arrangements, revealing contrasting narratives of artistic integrity and celebrity intimacy.
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has achieved an unprecedented milestone, becoming the first African artist to maintain a presence on the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive years, marking a transformative moment for African music on the global stage.
Governor Okpebholo's administration has petitioned Interpol to arrest a suspected cult financier who fled Nigeria while demolishing properties linked to gang violence, marking an aggressive new phase in the state's security strategy.
Lagos State has begun implementing a 5% withholding tax on gaming winnings in line with federal tax regulations, as Nigerian authorities intensify revenue mobilization efforts ahead of stricter compliance requirements for 2026 business filings.
Travelers at Lagos and Abuja airports can now access one hour of free high-speed internet following a partnership between Nigeria's airport authority and MTN, marking a significant infrastructure upgrade for Africa's most populous nation.
The deaths of Navy Chief of Operations Rear Admiral Musa Katagum and Senator Barinada Mpigi underscore a troubling pattern of mortality among Nigeria's senior public servants, raising questions about health infrastructure and workplace conditions.
The regional competition watchdog is investigating whether Meta's restrictions on third-party AI chatbots accessing WhatsApp violate fair competition rules, marking a significant test of Big Tech regulation in Africa.
The son of Zimbabwe's late president Robert Mugabe faces attempted murder charges after a shooting incident at a Hyde Park residence, with South African police seizing a vehicle from the property as investigations continue.
Diageo South Africa has appealed to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to halt planned alcohol tax increases, warning that excise duty on spirits could exceed R100 per 750ml bottle if annual adjustments proceed in the upcoming budget.