Premier Panyaza Lesufi has allocated over half a billion rand to address Gauteng's persistent water supply failures, while announcing resumed expansion of the Gautrain network to underserved areas.
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.
Nigeria's compressed natural gas initiative reports 30% fare reductions but infrastructure deployment lags behind government targets, exposing implementation gaps despite securing over $2 billion in private investment.
South African armoured vehicle specialist Armormax is betting on Chinese brands, rolling out B4 and B6 protection packages for models that have captured significant market share through aggressive pricing.
KPMG opens applications for its 2026 Female Founders in Africa competition while new technical solutions address connectivity challenges holding back enterprise growth across the continent.
Gates cancelled his Thursday address at India's flagship AI Impact Summit amid renewed scrutiny of his past associations with Jeffrey Epstein, with the Gates Foundation sending a replacement speaker as the event faced mounting organizational challenges.
As Mark Zuckerberg faces trial over Meta's failure to protect underage users, South African authorities confront a parallel crisis: students gambling away government education funds through social media-linked platforms.
As Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny secures a leading film role following Grammy glory, South African amapiano producer DJ Jaivane confronts industry allegations questioning his authenticity and technical abilities.
A deadly bus accident in Limpopo and a R150 million debt-driven power disconnection at a major Johannesburg property reveal the compounding failures in public safety and infrastructure management across South Africa.
Zimbabwe's courts have handed down sentences ranging from 15 years for child sexual assault to 12 months for livestock theft, while a Nigerian fraudster operating from Mexico received prison time for defrauding the US government of $1.3 million.
A confluence of government initiatives, corporate sponsorship, and regional competitions signals a strategic push to revitalize Nigeria's sporting ecosystem, as the nation prepares for continental glory while nurturing local talent.
Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves reached $48.5 billion, the highest level since 2013, while Sterling HoldCo completed its oversubscribed public offer and FMBN posted a 68.4% year-on-year surplus increase, signaling robust recovery across the financial sector.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission inaugurates a gravimetric metering facility in Akwa Ibom State while the federal government establishes a project management committee for the country's first international oil spill summit, marking dual efforts to enhance operational accountability and environmental governance.
While foreign tourists required assistance after a misjudged hike on Cape Town's iconic mountain, four South African men were extracted from a war zone after allegedly being deceived into combat deployment.
The Capital Market Academics of Nigeria has endorsed President Tinubu's Executive Order requiring direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account, calling it a significant fiscal transparency measure while recommending its extension to joint venture assets.
South Africa's cricket team advances to the T20 World Cup Super Eights with a commanding six-wicket victory over the UAE, maintaining their perfect tournament record as they prepare for a crucial clash with India.
Ndovu Wealth, a Kenyan fintech founded in 2022, is democratizing capital market access across Africa by connecting mobile money users to pan-African investments, global stocks, and cryptocurrency through a CMA-licensed platform.