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.
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.
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.
As African nations scramble to build the physical and digital foundations for artificial intelligence, Nigerian firms are staking territorial claims in data centres, cloud systems, and enterprise software—signalling a regional race that could reshape the continent's technological sovereignty.
The Nigerian Exchange recorded its strongest single-day performance in 2026, surging 4.36% to close above 190,000 points for the first time, while 26 companies now hold trillion-naira valuations with combined market capitalization of N110.54 trillion.
Former Zimbabwe minister Walter Mzembi awaits a critical High Court ruling on his discharge application, while regional legal authorities grapple with enforcement of cross-border judgments.
The West African Examinations Council has rolled out its DigiCert platform in Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia, marking a significant shift toward digital credential verification in the region's education sector.
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arraigned a corporate executive and his wife for alleged investment fraud involving N740 million, while Kenyan authorities detained three suspects wanted in the United States for financial crimes ahead of extradition proceedings.
Governor Dauda Lawal claims security agencies fail to act on real-time bandit tracking data in Zamfara, while Kano's defection to APC creates fissures within opposition ranks.
As Australia faces T20 World Cup elimination in Sri Lanka, Nigeria's esports scene demonstrates how competitive gaming is reshaping African sporting ambitions with structured pathways and real prize money.
The Christian Association of Nigeria has raised alarm over a proposed Hisbah law in Niger State, cautioning that the religious policing framework could threaten religious freedom and exacerbate sectarian tensions in the north-central state.
Federal Government and Bank of Agriculture launch continent's biggest farm equipment distribution programme, targeting mechanized farmers across 36 states to address food security challenges.
ExxonMobil, Commonwealth LNG, Eni, and PTTEP are progressing major production facilities across four continents, adding 3 million tonnes per year of LNG capacity and new offshore oil developments in Guyana and Malaysia.
The Federal Government's February 2026 Savings Bond attracted ₦5.9 billion in subscriptions, while fintech firm Nairagram closed a ₦10 billion Commercial Paper issuance within 48 hours, signaling sustained investor appetite for Nigerian fixed-income instruments.
While state governments pour millions into rewarding athletic success, Nigeria's sports infrastructure crisis continues to drive top talent abroad, exposing a fundamental disconnect in the nation's approach to sporting development.
From Oracle community expansion across the continent to cryptocurrency market predictions and evolving software delivery methodologies, African technology leaders are charting courses through a complex digital landscape.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged African leaders to move beyond rhetoric and take practical steps toward continental integration as geopolitical realignments reshape the global landscape.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed calls for complete decolonisation of Western Sahara and 16 other territories, as parallel diplomatic efforts address ongoing conflicts from Ukraine to Lebanon.