Opposition leader Atiku Abubakar accuses President Tinubu's APC of promoting political violence in Edo State, while early senatorial declarations and presidential campaign messaging signal an intensifying contest ahead of 2027 elections.
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 Exchange surged 4.36% to close at 190,262.44 points on February 16, 2026, marking its first breach of the 190,000 threshold as 26 companies now classified as SWOOTs command N110.54 trillion in combined market capitalization.
Nigeria's headline inflation declined marginally to 15.10% in January 2026 from 15.15% in December, while survey data reveals strong public support for monetary easing as the Central Bank prepares for its next policy decision.
Nigeria's central bank has introduced stringent penalties under its revised sanctions regime, targeting commercial banks that bypass accredited cheque printing standards in a move to strengthen payment system integrity.
As Wema Bank launches its 2026 Bankers-in-Training Program for Nigerian graduates, Canada simultaneously announces scholarship opportunities, presenting young Nigerians with divergent choices between local career building and international academic migration.
As Zimbabwe earns recognition among cricket's elite at the T20 World Cup, parallel shifts in rugby's Varsity Cup reveal a broader transformation in how competitive sport balances tradition with entertainment value.
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has launched a multi-episode podcast initiative targeting retail investors, SME owners, and community savings groups, addressing gaps in financial education and capital access across South Africa's investment landscape.
The Western Cape Government has initiated an urgent livestock vaccination campaign to contain escalating Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreaks threatening the province's R13.5 billion livestock industry and thousands of agricultural jobs.
Electric vehicles from China are making their first serious inroads into Zimbabwe's car market, while shifting consumer preferences toward micro-SUVs signal a broader transformation in how Zimbabweans evaluate automotive value.
Nigeria's legal establishment is pursuing sweeping reforms to modernise practice standards, with the Bar Association endorsing amendments to foundational legislation whilst senior advocates warn of ethical imperatives in the age of artificial intelligence.
Zimbabwe's automotive landscape is experiencing parallel shifts as electric vehicles make their debut through Chinese imports while traditional car buyers increasingly gravitate toward micro-SUVs that promise SUV features without the premium price tag.
Nigeria's anti-corruption agency detains former Kaduna governor El-Rufai for questioning while courts challenge the commission's investigative methods, highlighting tensions in the country's fight against financial crimes.
Nigeria's agricultural sector faces mounting pressure from escalating farm input costs while industrial giants like Dangote Group deploy hundreds of millions in infrastructure investments, highlighting the divergent trajectories within Africa's largest economy.
A strike at Kenya's primary aviation hub has grounded flights while Zimbabwe's banking sector navigates workforce restructuring alongside negotiated wage increases, revealing the complex labour dynamics reshaping African employment landscapes.
A Harare restaurant faces investigation over claims of serving pet food to customers, while a South African peanut butter recall highlights cross-border food safety risks affecting Zimbabwean consumers.
Bulawayo faces city-wide water cuts as electricity outages cripple pumping stations, while ZESA faces a landmark US$66,000 compensation order for negligence—highlighting the compounding failures in Zimbabwe's essential services.