The ruling All Progressives Congress secured five of six area council seats in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory elections, but the victory was overshadowed by historically low voter participation and allegations of electoral irregularities that INEC has denied.
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.
The Nigerian Navy has concluded a cross-attachment program with the Egyptian Navy aimed at strengthening maritime capabilities and expanding defense cooperation between Africa's most populous nation and a regional military power.
Ogun State announces clearance of eight years of pension arrears as Nigeria's parliament launches investigation into N8 trillion annual revenue losses from tax waivers and incentives, highlighting contrasting approaches to fiscal management.
The ECOWAS Court of Justice faces mounting challenges as member states, including Nigeria, routinely ignore its rulings, prompting Nigeria's Chief Justice to call for clearer enforcement guidelines across the 15-nation bloc.
Edo State in Nigeria documented 47 disasters affecting over 10,000 people in 2025, while Kenya's government issues land title deeds to resettle 105 families displaced by the Maai Mahiu floods, highlighting contrasting approaches to disaster management across the continent.
Nigeria's National Assembly advanced the Electoral Act Amendment Bill despite fierce opposition, retaining manual backup for result transmission and reducing election notice periods to 300 days, triggering walkouts and street protests ahead of the 2027 elections.
Technology experts warn that African higher education institutions are falling behind in preparing graduates for an AI-driven economy, creating a widening skills gap that could disadvantage the continent's workforce.
January's unexpected decline in inflation has intensified pressure on the Central Bank of Nigeria to pivot toward monetary easing, though economists caution that structural vulnerabilities could complicate the policy shift.
Security operatives arrest multiple suspects for kidnapping and vandalism while a Federal High Court hears testimony detailing the planning and execution of the 2022 Owo church terrorist attack that killed over 40 worshippers.
Emergency plenary session erupted in disorder as lawmakers clashed over controversial provisions including electronic vote transmission and election notice timelines, while police deployed teargas against protesters outside the National Assembly.
Nigeria's House of Representatives has launched a review of tax incentives and waivers amid annual revenue losses of N8 trillion, while the Nigeria Revenue Service sets Q2 2026 deadline for large firms to implement e-invoicing systems.
Lagos State intensifies promotion of its Ilera Eko mandatory health insurance scheme to reduce maternal and child mortality, while micronutrient supplementation programs address widespread anaemia among pregnant women across Nigeria.
Kenya's National Assembly has introduced legislation to establish a dedicated infrastructure fund targeting Sh5 trillion in financing, marking a strategic shift away from public debt and taxation toward alternative funding mechanisms for long-term development projects.
While Abia State advances its ambitious teacher recruitment drive with 24,023 shortlisted candidates competing for 4,000 positions, a parallel debate over extending federal education loans to private institutions threatens to reshape Nigeria's educational landscape.
Guaranty Trust Bank launched a 2.95% airtime loan product while AfriGO partnered with PalmPay for in-app card requests, as financial institutions leverage mobile platforms to expand service accessibility across West Africa.
In a rare convergence of religious calendars, Muslims worldwide begin Ramadan 2026 on Wednesday, February 18, the same day Christians commence Lent with Ash Wednesday—a coincidence highlighting the shared spiritual discipline of fasting across faiths.