Federal and state governments advance major investment deals spanning $5.7 billion in mining and manufacturing, $4 billion fertilizer complex, and regional electrification programs as Nigeria accelerates infrastructure development.
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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.
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.
Opposition leader Peter Obi has challenged President Tinubu's energy commitments while Johannesburg grapples with cascading electricity and water supply disruptions, highlighting systemic infrastructure vulnerabilities.
From a sophisticated eCitizen heist in Kenya to billion-naira money laundering in Nigeria, recent prosecutions expose the sprawling nature of financial crime across the continent, where insider access and construction sector fraud dominate courtroom dockets.
Nigerian regulatory bodies are strengthening oversight mechanisms with the Financial Reporting Council enforcing mandatory audit firm registration from April 1, while the electricity regulator introduces structured complaint resolution protocols.
As Kenya's Law Society faces internal scrutiny over candidates' motivations, Nigeria's president appoints a sitting governor to a party mobilisation role, highlighting contrasting approaches to leadership selection across the continent.
From the Mambilla Power Project corruption trial to renewed calls for Nnamdi Kanu's release and deadly land disputes in Ebonyi State, Nigeria confronts simultaneous governance challenges testing federal authority and regional stability.
Minority lawmakers staged a dramatic walkout from Nigeria's House of Representatives during electoral reform discussions, while opposition figures allege government interference ahead of 2027 elections.
Parliamentary chaos erupted as Nigeria's lawmakers clashed over contentious Electoral Act amendments, with minority members staging a dramatic walkout and both chambers stalling over procedural disputes just months before the 2027 general elections.
As Ambassador Kingsley Amafibe navigates high-stakes meetings at Ethiopia's African Union summit, billionaire Prateek Suri presents his memoir to Zambia's Vice President—two parallel narratives revealing different pathways to continental influence.
A perfect storm of rising tariffs, infrastructure decay, and forced cargo policies is crippling East African ports, threatening to choke regional commerce and drive up costs for millions of consumers across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun outlined the Nigeria Police Force's shift toward proactive, intelligence-based operations, even as the House of Representatives launched a review into alleged tear gas deployment against demonstrators at the National Assembly.
Global cocoa futures have fallen below $4,000 per metric ton in recent weeks, marking a sharp reversal from historic highs that had squeezed chocolate manufacturers and threatened production in top exporters Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana.
Former Osun governor Oyinlola's allegation that incumbent Adeleke wept under presidential pressure reveals intensifying tensions within opposition ranks as Nigeria's political landscape becomes increasingly polarized ahead of future electoral contests.
A House of Representatives committee has revealed Nigeria loses approximately N8 trillion yearly through tax concessions, waivers, and exemptions, representing substantial revenue leakage that undermines fiscal capacity.
Federal Housing Authority launches major commercial project under Tinubu's directive to complete stalled developments, while Nasarawa State Assembly enacts electricity reforms to address persistent power supply challenges.