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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.

Federal government pledges sustained support for Briech UAS and local defense technology firms, marking a potential turning point in Nigeria's approach to military procurement and technological sovereignty.

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.

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.

Governor Abba Yusuf has justified his switch from NNPP to APC as necessary for Kano's development, while Labour Party in Oyo State dismisses reports of internal divisions ahead of 2027 elections.

Nigeria's decision to reverse a ban on sachet alcohol has drawn sharp criticism from health professionals, while international bodies warn of mounting climate risks requiring urgent policy action across developing nations.

The Federal High Court appoints a new Acting Chief Registrar as the Nigerian Bar Association and ECOWAS Court intensify calls for stronger enforcement of judicial decisions, highlighting systemic challenges in Nigeria's justice system.

Nigeria unveiled its Industrial Policy 2025 while confronting ₦8 trillion in annual revenue losses from concessions, as the government pursues trade expansion and energy infrastructure development to stabilize the economy.

Spanish and French authorities dismantle Europe's largest counterfeit perfume operation while UK police face renewed pressure to investigate human trafficking claims linked to Jeffrey Epstein's private flights.

Governments worldwide are intensifying tax pressure on high-net-worth individuals while African financial markets undergo structural shifts, with Nigerian pension funds rotating toward equities and South Africa's central bank mandating greater lending rate transparency.

The Grammy-winning rapper publicly addressed her separation from Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs during a concert performance, while simultaneously responding to ongoing tensions with fellow rapper BIA.

President Tinubu has enlisted traditional and religious leaders to monitor primary healthcare facilities while government initiatives target medicine security and equipment maintenance gaps exposed by pandemic vulnerabilities.

The sighting of the crescent moon in Saudi Arabia on February 17 signals the beginning of Ramadan 2026, prompting spiritual reflection and charitable initiatives across the Islamic world and Nigeria's Muslim communities.

The ECOWAS Court of Justice is grappling with systematic non-compliance as member states including Nigeria fail to enforce its judgments, prompting Nigeria's Chief Justice to call for clearer regional enforcement guidelines.

Continental integration efforts face mounting obstacles despite ambitious frameworks like AfCFTA and EAC expansion, with infrastructure deficits and payment system failures hampering progress across regional economic communities.

PenCom's upward revision of equity exposure limits for retirement savings funds could release nearly N1 trillion in immediate liquidity into the Nigerian Exchange, while parallel reforms in tax administration and regional banking policy signal broader structural shifts across West Africa's largest economy.

Political figures across East and West Africa are redefining their roles through strategic partnerships and public declarations, as Kenyan officials forge new cooperation frameworks while Nigerian youth leadership gains international recognition.

Nigerian football awaits FIFA's ruling on a controversial eligibility case that could reshape their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes, while administrative failures plague African football competitions.

Nigerian lawmakers have condemned the killing of 56 people in Niger State while security agencies arrested 10 suspects in Abuja and a court heard testimony linking ISWAP terrorists to the 2022 Owo church massacre.