An upcoming industry webinar will examine how insurance technology can address access barriers, affordability constraints, and trust deficits preventing millions in emerging economies from obtaining coverage.
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.
From unpaid immigration attachés abroad to allegations of political marginalisation in Kaduna, Nigeria's governance structures face mounting scrutiny over accountability and the treatment of citizens and civil servants alike.
As Nigerian designers claim space at London Fashion Week and Cape Town prepares free opera for its residents, Zimbabwe's criminalisation of an artist aligned with the ruling party reveals the precarious position of cultural workers across the continent.
As Nigerian public figures address body acceptance and sexual assault survival, their advocacy reveals shifting conversations around personal dignity, trauma response, and the infrastructure needed to support vulnerable communities.
Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory prepares for Saturday's area council elections amid mounting concerns over movement restrictions and an intensifying public dispute between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Senator Ireti Kingibe over governance approach.
Federal education authorities and civil society groups are distributing learning materials and food assistance to millions of low-income households across Nigeria, targeting out-of-school children and families observing religious fasting periods.
The fintech startup has secured a major funding commitment from i80 Group to expand its vehicle-secured credit card offering, marking a significant bet on alternative credit products for underbanked consumers.
Federal and state governments across Nigeria are rolling out major education initiatives, including vehicle and housing rewards for outstanding teachers, international training programs for lecturers, and distribution of 15 million learner support kits to vulnerable pupils.
As MasterChef Nigeria launches its inaugural season with a substantial cash prize, traditional chieftaincy ceremonies at the Alaafin's palace demonstrate how modern entertainment and ancient customs both serve to unite Africa's most populous nation.
As the Federal Capital Territory prepares for council elections on February 21, 2026, a coalition of 70 civil society organizations demands real-time result uploads while courts defy a ministerial public holiday declaration, revealing fundamental tensions over electoral transparency.
Boulders Beach in Cape Town has been named the world's most unique beach, while Nigeria's Michael Okpara University appoints its first female vice-chancellor and South Africa prepares for Armed Forces Day commemorations.
Nigeria's agricultural sector faces critical vulnerability as government figures reveal nearly two-thirds of livestock consumption relies on imports, prompting renewed calls for economic diversification and domestic production capacity.
A terrorist assault in Zamfara state killed at least 30 people while political violence during party elections in Ondo state left four dead, prompting President Tinubu to summon the state governor as security concerns escalate nationwide.
From venture capital funds targeting artificial intelligence to fashion brands partnering with Chinese e-commerce giants and macadamia farms cracking export markets, South African businesses are demonstrating renewed international ambition despite domestic challenges.
The government is intervening to prevent agricultural giant Tongaat Hulett's collapse while simultaneously opening rail freight to private operators, marking a dual approach to industrial policy that balances market liberalisation with strategic protection.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the controversial 2026 Electoral Act into law, drawing mixed reactions from political observers, civil society leaders, and opposition figures who question its implications for Nigeria's electoral integrity.