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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.

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.

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.

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 police informant faces renewed scrutiny at South Africa's Madlanga Commission while criminal proceedings advance in cases ranging from e-hailing driver murder to international procurement allegations.

Analysis of Nigeria's 2026 budget reveals government priorities through spending allocations, offering insight into the state's economic strategy and political concerns as the nation navigates fiscal challenges.

Brent crude traded at $67.78 per barrel on Monday, maintaining a $3 premium over Nigeria's 2026 budget benchmark as oil markets navigate diplomatic developments and OPEC+ supply dynamics.

Electricity distribution companies have begun requesting corporate customer identification details under the new tax regime, while the Presidential Fiscal Policy Committee refutes claims of a 25% building materials tax.

A wave of investment is reshaping Africa's transport landscape, with electric motorbike operators securing hundreds of millions in funding while traditional battery manufacturers abandon their core business for solar and EV partnerships.

As mass killings claim 6,000 lives in el-Fasher and political tensions threaten South Sudan's fragile peace, the region confronts overlapping crises that have displaced thousands and shattered communities across both nations.

The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service has been inundated with inquiries following President Mnangagwa's amnesty announcement, with officials emphasizing that only eligible inmates will be released after thorough verification procedures are completed.

As lab-grown diamonds flood markets and prices tumble, the natural diamond industry abandons geology for sociology, selling nation-building narratives over carats in a desperate bid to preserve value.

Fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani delivered a career-best 4-17 as Zimbabwe stunned Australia by 23 runs in the T20 World Cup, keeping their Super Eight hopes alive with one of the tournament's biggest upsets.

As Nigerian commentators debate the role of intellectuals in revolutionary change and celebrate bridge-builders in national politics, concerns mount over US foreign policy narratives targeting Muslim communities under the Trump administration.

Nigeria and Angola formalized a bilateral visa waiver agreement for diplomatic passport holders during the 39th African Union summit in Ethiopia, as Vice President Kashim Shettima represented President Tinubu at the continental gathering.

Five federal lawmakers defect from PDP to APC citing presidential interventions, while Osun State witnesses internal party disputes over leadership legitimacy amid growing political realignments.

Commentary from across the continent highlights growing demands for accountability in public office, with analysts pointing to technology adoption and institutional strengthening as critical reforms amid concerns over corruption and weakening rule of law.

Women's coalition intensifies pressure on National Assembly to pass reserved seats legislation before 2027 elections, as President Tinubu prepares for state visit and Sokoto targets cross-border polio vaccination campaign.

A pit collapse in Ebonyi State killed three miners and injured four, while illegal miners in Zimbabwe confronted a legislator over unresolved grievances, exposing systemic safety and labour management failures across African mining operations.