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Nigeria's satellite communications provider has signed an agreement with telemedicine platform MyStartMedic to deliver digital healthcare to underserved rural communities, addressing persistent gaps in primary care access.

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.

South Africa recorded a 0.5 percentage point decline in unemployment to 31.4% in Q4 2025, while Britain's jobless rate climbed to its highest level in over a decade outside the pandemic period, highlighting divergent labour market trajectories across major economies.

As federal prosecutors move to revoke bail for a former union leader facing attempted murder charges, a DSS witness recounts the devastating Owo Church massacre that claimed 41 lives, highlighting the complexities and challenges facing Nigeria's judicial system.

Fiscal disputes intensify across the continent as regional governors challenge central authorities over revenue distribution, with Kenya's counties demanding Sh534.96 billion and Nigeria's opposition-led states alleging political discrimination in federal disbursements.

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has detained former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai for questioning over allegations of N432 billion in diverted public funds and money laundering during his tenure.

As Tanzanian authorities target social media comments amid rising public anger, the move reflects a continental struggle between governments seeking control and citizens demanding digital expression rights.

As WAEC reports an 11% drop in private examination performance, Nigeria's National Universities Commission launches framework to institutionalise micro-credentials, signaling a fundamental shift in how the country approaches skills development and employability.

The Abia State government has launched a learners' identification number system to track academic performance and student movement, marking a significant shift toward technology-driven education management in Nigeria's southeast.

As Kenya's legal fraternity confronts questions of integrity in leadership selection, Nigeria's ruling party tightens its grip through strategic gubernatorial appointments, revealing contrasting approaches to institutional power across the continent.

South Africa's Eskom reports R7 billion in losses from illegal electricity connections in Gauteng alone, as Zimbabwe defends controversial inland checkpoints aimed at curbing smuggling—highlighting the infrastructure enforcement challenges facing Southern African states.

South Africa's health department is rolling out electronic medical records across eight provinces while Zimbabwe launches an ambitious five-year health strategy, signaling a regional shift toward technology-enabled healthcare delivery.

Nigeria's banking sector attracted $16.78 billion in capital importation during the first nine months of 2025, with major lenders completing Central Bank-mandated recapitalization requirements, though ECOWAS investors contributed just 0.01% of total inflows.

From Lagos to Harare, sexual assault cases are testing institutional responses across Africa, with authorities scrambling to address viral allegations while high-profile trials expose tensions within religious communities.

Agrofood Nigeria 2026 conference positions the Netherlands as lead partner in Nigeria's push to reduce food imports, stabilize inflation, and build export-ready agricultural value chains amid persistent food security challenges.

Israel's first expansion of Jerusalem's municipal boundaries since 1967 marks a significant shift in Middle Eastern territorial politics, raising questions about international law and sovereignty that resonate across the African continent's own post-colonial experience.

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has launched a formal investigation into Temu over alleged violations of the country's Data Protection Act, citing concerns about online surveillance and personal data handling practices.