Multiple deadly attacks by armed groups have forced mass displacement in Bauchi and claimed lives in Benue, while former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai remains in custody after bail denial by anti-corruption officials.
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.
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen says emotion drove his transfer to Galatasaray, while Kinshasa prepares to host an exhibition bout between Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather. Newcastle's Anthony Gordon scored four goals in a Champions League rout.
As Emily Harrop prepares for ski mountaineering's historic Olympic entrance in Milan, Kaizer Chiefs confront a singular focus on domestic league glory after cup elimination.
The Nigerian Communications Commission launches a comprehensive review of its 25-year-old telecommunications policy while the nation's academic institutions gain unprecedented access to over 100 global research networks through eduGAIN membership, signaling a dual approach to digital transformation.
A carbon monoxide leak in Nigeria, an explosion in Plateau State killing over 30, and a mud rush trapping five miners in South Africa have reignited calls for stricter enforcement of mining safety protocols across the continent.
A wave of criminal proceedings across southern African courts this week reveals the justice system grappling with violent crime, from the conviction of three farmers for murder to ongoing trials involving organised crime and police corruption.
From a convicted killer's courtroom confession to allegations of rape in a primary school classroom, three criminal cases this week reveal the persistent failures in protecting the country's most vulnerable citizens.
Victor Osimhen's world-class display for Galatasaray, Banyana Banyana's commanding COSAFA Cup start, and a high-stakes Lions-Sharks derby showcase the breadth of sporting excellence across the region.
The Nigerian Exchange closed 1,106.72 points higher at 190,427.96 on February 18, driven by sustained buying interest with FCMB Group emerging as the most actively traded stock in a session valued at N35.8 billion.
The American civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate passed away this week, leaving behind a legacy that resonated far beyond US borders and inspired liberation movements across Africa and the developing world.
As severe thunderstorms bearing heavy downpours and hail threaten South Africa's nine provinces, rescue teams in California continue searching for nine skiers missing after a Lake Tahoe avalanche, highlighting the mounting challenges of extreme weather events across continents.
South Africa's citrus industry, a major export earner, faces mounting pressure as inadequate logistics infrastructure threatens to constrain growth despite surging global demand for the country's oranges, lemons, and grapefruit.
President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order requiring direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account Allocation Committee, bypassing intermediary agencies in a reform aimed at plugging revenue leakages.
As families discard spoiled food and businesses shutter operations, Nigeria's persistent power failures expose a development crisis that transcends mere infrastructure—it is a question of national survival.
From Lagos boardrooms to Benin City stadiums, Nigerian sports authorities are dismantling age restrictions and mobilizing resources to revitalize athletic participation, while the nation's football stars shine on European stages.
From Lagos to Harare, a wave of educational initiatives is challenging the gender gap in science and technology across the continent, with organizations deploying literacy programs and mentorship to unlock opportunities for the next generation.