More than 600 Kenyan nationals trapped in Cambodia through fraudulent job schemes are seeking government intervention for repatriation, as international pressure mounts on Southeast Asian trafficking networks.
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.
Europe's specialty coffee sector converges in Madrid as CoffeeFest 2026 expands exhibition space by 40%, bringing together over 250 brands and signaling growing market demand for premium African coffees.
Nigerian lifestyle services startup Eden Life has paused consumer operations, while Airtel launches mobile money push in Nigeria and South Africa's Cell C returns to profitability amid sector-wide restructuring.
Nigeria's Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has dismissed allegations that the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 imposes a 25% levy on construction materials, clarifying that the legislation aims to enhance housing affordability and economic stability.
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority has committed to expanding high-quality healthcare access nationwide, while corporate entities including Vitafoam Nigeria Plc direct resources toward improving patient care infrastructure at public teaching hospitals.
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has officially confirmed his intention to contest the 2027 elections, calling for national unity as Nigeria's ruling APC expands its dominance with governors defecting and INEC releasing the electoral timetable.
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency is driving shipyard development whilst the Customs Service targets a 48-hour cargo clearance system, signalling a coordinated push to modernise trade infrastructure and unlock blue economy potential.
From 2Baba's lavish Valentine's gesture to Omotola's revelation about her iconic nickname, Nigerian entertainers are sharing intimate relationship stories that challenge traditional narratives about celebrity marriages and co-parenting.
Six major Nigerian deposit money banks reported combined customer loans of N33.99 trillion, marking 9.2% growth despite intensifying fintech competition, while the stock market advanced N6.79 trillion week-on-week following pension fund equity limit increases.
While Jumia exits Algeria and narrows focus to chase profitability, Redtech is betting big on pan-African expansion. The diverging strategies reveal how Africa's tech giants are rethinking scale in 2026.
Global energy consumption is projected to expand modestly in 2026 while China's financial sector undergoes state-directed mega-mergers, according to Economist Intelligence Unit analyses covering key economic sectors.
BYD's arrival in Zimbabwe signals a fundamental shift in the country's automotive landscape, as electric vehicles gain traction in a market historically dominated by fuel-powered imports.
Peter Obi has launched 'Operation Rescue Nigeria' to mobilize citizens ahead of the 2027 elections, while opposition PDP lawmakers in Osun State break ranks to endorse President Tinubu's re-election bid.
As global liquefied natural gas capacity prepares for significant expansion between 2026-2030, Nigeria's underutilized gas reserves present both an opportunity and a challenge for the nation's energy sector and broader economic development.
South African equities enter Monday trading under pressure following Friday's decline, with market analysts pointing to geopolitical uncertainties and trade policy concerns weighing on investor sentiment.
Nigeria's state oil company posted record 2025 revenue of N60.5 trillion with N5.7 trillion profit, while Cross River State moves toward reinstatement as oil-producing territory, potentially reshaping federal revenue allocation.