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.
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.
The Financial Institutions Training Centre will gather industry leaders in March to address workforce value delivery challenges as automation and digital tools reshape traditional banking roles across Zimbabwe's financial services landscape.
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai remains in EFCC custody as investigators examine alleged fraud spanning his eight-year tenure, with political observers calling for judicial scrutiny beyond political theatre.
Zimbabwe's historic T20 World Cup upset and Nigeria's booming entertainment sector reveal the continent's rising cultural and sporting power, even as African athletes abroad confront institutional prejudice in European football.
As Siya Kolisi's captaincy enters its twilight, the Springboks face a succession question that extends beyond mere logistics—it probes the nature of leadership itself in modern sport.
Nigeria's federal government pursues dual-track development strategy as urban infrastructure renewal gains momentum in Abuja while energy sector receives enhanced environmental protection framework through new oil spill response committee.
Dr. Chima Amadi, an Imo State governorship hopeful, has raised concerns about potential electoral manipulation in the 2027 elections, calling for grassroots mobilization to protect democratic integrity.
Authorities across Africa are responding to multiple high-profile sexual assault allegations, from viral social media testimonies to formal rape trials involving religious leaders, raising questions about institutional responses to gender-based violence.
Nigeria's headline inflation rate declined to 15.10% in January 2026 from 15.15% in December 2025, marking a modest deceleration driven by lower food, fuel, and cooking gas prices, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
Industry executives warn Nigeria's declared 'Decade of Gas' requires immediate upstream capital deployment, while state-owned Niger Delta Power Holding Company advances risk mitigation protocols at thermal facilities amid chronic generation shortfalls.
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations has launched a five-year strategy requiring $2.5 billion in funding, while Nigeria's health system confronts a deadly Lassa fever outbreak that has killed two healthcare workers.
President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed commitment to ongoing economic reforms during an Adamawa State visit, as the federal government separately announced a new industrial policy targeting dormant factories and domestic manufacturing expansion.
The Nigeria Football Federation contemplates a sweeping overhaul of the Super Eagles technical staff while South African icons Siya Kolisi and Tyla capture global attention at NBA All Star weekend, highlighting contrasting fortunes in African sports.
India's Adani Group plans to invest $100 billion in hyperscale AI data centres by 2035, positioning the country as a potential rival to established tech hubs in the global AI race.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan publicly challenged Senate committee leadership over her alleged marginalization from North Central representation, exposing deeper fissures in Nigeria's upper legislative chamber as lawmakers approved billions in national health and security spending.
Israel's decision to approve a new land registration process in Area C of the occupied West Bank has triggered sharp criticism from international observers and Palestinian authorities, who warn the move undermines Palestinian territorial claims and violates international law.