The Netflix series 'The Polygamist,' based on a book by Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi, has led to a significant increase in book piracy in Kenya. As the show gains popularity, the demand for the original material has surged, prompting the author to take action against the unauthorized distribution of her work. This situation highlights the rapid intersection of streaming entertainment and local commerce in the region.

'Under a Blood Red Sky' is a book by author Annemarie van Niekerk that explores her life experiences during apartheid in South Africa, highlighting themes of violence and forbidden love. The narrative reflects on the country's dark past and the personal struggles faced by individuals during that era.

According to ThisDay Live, writer Yinka Olatunbosun reviews Oluseyi Albert's eco-centric crime fiction novel Flaming Ice, which explores themes of crime, captivity, and class warfare. The review describes the book as a typical slow-burn story driven by pulsating suspense and romance that keep readers curious until the final page. The novel is set against an environmental backdrop, though further plot details were not provided in the excerpt.

Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a fugitive drug kingpin, Festus Ibewuike, in the Benin Republic, according to Punch. The arrest is linked to a 49.7-kilogram heroin shipment that was seized at the Lagos airport. The suspect had been on the run before being apprehended across the border, marking a significant development in the agency's anti-narcotics operations.

South African police have made a second cocaine bust at OR Tambo International Airport in four days, according to TimesLIVE. The report says the alleged drug mules were bound for Hong Kong. Details about arrests, quantities, suspects or charges were not provided in the feed. The incident points to continued enforcement activity at the country’s main international airport, but no further official confirmation or context was included.

Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested two women at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport over a suspected gold-smuggling attempt. According to the DCI, detectives discovered nearly 658 grams of suspected gold hidden on the women's bodies during a late-night operation. The suspects were identified as Mahamed Shukri Abdulahi and Sabriye Farhiyo Hussein. The case adds to ongoing concerns about gold smuggling through Kenya's main international airport.