https://news24x7.co.za/ Fibre and mobile data, smartphone launches, AI, cybersecurity, fintech, startups and telecoms across South Africa and Africa. en-za Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:29:13 +0200 10 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2026-09-13-stop-funding-failure-why-sas-utilities-need-a-radical-economic-reset news24x7-8320 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:53:36 +0200 Daily Maverick Tech & Innovation I’m not sure that our utilities have correctly figured out their place in economic society. (via Daily Maverick) https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-13-crossed-wires-farewell-nobel-prizes-is-ai-disrupting-scientific-discovery-and-ownership news24x7-8321 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:16:30 +0200 Daily Maverick Tech & Innovation Beyond the drama surrounding OpenAI’s claim to the Navier‑Stokes solution and a whistleblower’s subsequent dispute over data use is the question of what AI‑driven breakthroughs mean for scientific prizes and academic credit. (via Daily Maverick) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7v48vp31mdo news24x7-8348 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:03:44 +0200 BBC World Tech & Innovation The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen". (via BBC World) https://punchng.com/telcos-deploy-8526-network-sites-despite-fibre-cuts-ncc news24x7-8379 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:52:13 +0200 Punch Nigeria Tech & Innovation Nigerian telcos have deployed 8,526 of 12,179 committed network sites, representing 70% progress despite ongoing service disruptions from fibre cuts. Read More: https://punchng.com/telcos-deploy-8526-network-sites-despite-fibre-cuts-ncc/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/2027-free-fair-or-not-were-ready-for-anything-adc news24x7-8351 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:44:59 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Tech & Innovation The ADC spokesman further alleged that the ruling party had resorted to threats because it had lost the support of Nigerians. The post 2027: Free, fair or not, we’re ready for anything - ADC appeared first on Vanguard News. (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5zg41dkqwo news24x7-8347 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:38:29 +0200 BBC World Tech & Innovation The former UK PM said "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning". (via BBC World) https://www.myjoyonline.com/construction-of-new-wa-airport-to-commence-soon-mahama-assures news24x7-8386 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:31:48 +0200 MyJoyOnline Tech & Innovation President John Dramani Mahama has assured residents of the Upper West Region that construction of a new airport in Wa will commence soon. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.myjoyonline.com/ishowspeeds-manager-said-my-artwork-was-one-of-the-best-he-received-on-tour-aewura-arts news24x7-8391 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:27:54 +0200 MyJoyOnline Tech & Innovation January 2026 saw American streamer IShowSpeed take his “Speed Does Africa” tour across the continent, spending 28 days visiting 20 African countries and immersing himself in different cultures along the way. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.myjoyonline.com/chief-of-staff-directs-ecological-restoration-of-reclaimed-kpeshie-lagoon news24x7-8392 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:22:12 +0200 MyJoyOnline Tech & Innovation Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations, Stan Xoese Dogbe, has directed the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) to commence the ecological restoration of reclaimed sections of the Kpeshie Lagoon.chief (via MyJoyOnline) https://punchng.com/federal-character-commission-must-ensure-fairness-merit-in-fg-job-recruitment-ex-lawmaker news24x7-8132 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:19:47 +0200 Punch Nigeria Tech & Innovation An ex-lawmaker, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged the Federal Character Commission to ensure fairness, merit, and transparency in FG job recruitment. Read More: https://punchng.com/federal-character-commission-must-ensure-fairness-merit-in-fg-job-recruitment-ex-lawmaker/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.myjoyonline.com/photos-prospective-homeowners-turn-up-in-numbers-for-final-day-of-joynews-republic-bank-habitat-fair news24x7-8394 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:15:09 +0200 MyJoyOnline Tech & Innovation Prospective homeowners, property investors, builders and other patrons have turned up in large numbers at Marina Mall in Accra for the final day of the second JoyNews–Republic Bank Habitat Fair. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/13/trump-slams-critics-championing-call-to-slow-down-ai-development news24x7-8372 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:13:58 +0200 Channels TV Tech & Innovation The comments came a few days after AI researcher Jacob Coxon decided to leave the industry, accusing his former employers OpenAI and Anthropic of "gambling with our lives" in the race to develop models capable of self-improvement. The post Trump Slams Critics Championing Call To Slow Down AI… (via Channels TV) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/aocs-aon-raises-alarm-over-infrastructure-deficit news24x7-8357 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:13:36 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Tech & Innovation By Dickson Omobola Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, has raised the alarm over the increasing number of Air Operator Certificates, AOCs, being issued to new airlines, saying existing aviation infrastructure may not be sufficient to accommodate the expected growth in aircraft. Spokesperson for the… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://punchng.com/lp-chieftain-sues-waec-unn-nysc-over-obis-credentials news24x7-8133 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:04:06 +0200 Punch Nigeria Tech & Innovation A Labour Party chieftain, Abayomi Arabambi, has sued WAEC, UNN, and NYSC to compel them to release Peter Obi’s academic credentials under the FOI Act. Read More: https://punchng.com/lp-chieftain-sues-waec-unn-nysc-over-obis-credentials/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.capetownetc.com/tech/ai-scams-are-targeting-south-african-car-buyers news24x7-8405 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:00:12 +0200 Cape {town} Etc Tech & Innovation Buying a pre-owned vehicle increasingly starts online, but consumers are now being warned that convincing photographs, dealership profiles and even familiar voices may not be enough to establish that a vehicle or seller is genuine. The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) has raised… (via Cape {town} Etc) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/13/obama-democrats-ai-safety news24x7-8170 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:47:37 +0200 The Guardian World Tech & Innovation Ex-president urged party at closed-door fundraiser to create sweeping framework, from safety ‘slow-down’ to job lossesBarack Obama urged Democrats to prioritize a “public conversation” about AI management and safety in a closed-door Manhattan fundraiser last week.The comments by the former US… (via The Guardian World) https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-ai-concerns-negative-forces-6381456 news24x7-8293 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0200 Channel NewsAsia Tech & Innovation The public debate about AI has heated up in the US after two Anthropic researchers issued warnings that the rapidly progressing technology could lead to the extinction of the human race ‌in the not-too-distant future. (via Channel NewsAsia) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cq8j351g5nxo news24x7-8236 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:22:54 +0200 BBC Sport Tech & Innovation Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson feeling the heat after sluggish start to Championship continued with thrashing at West Ham. (via BBC Sport) https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/13/how-could-reform-uk-spend-its-72m-of-new-billionaire-donations news24x7-8168 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:17:38 +0200 The Guardian World Tech & Innovation Harborne and Delo’s cash could buy a massive head start in an election, but spending big has possible pitfalls Nigel Farage once said he could spend his £5m gift from Christopher Harborne on Ferraris if he wanted to, given its unconditional nature.With the new donations to his party from Harborne… (via The Guardian World) https://www.france24.com/en/the-race-to-make-ai-safer news24x7-8248 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:16:38 +0200 France 24 Tech & Innovation As AI leaders warn that the technology is advancing faster than our ability to control it, Donald Trump has dismissed some of those concerns as exaggerated. On FRANCE 24, AI philosophy professor Raphaël Millière said this summer's real-world AI security incident shows the risks are no longer… (via France 24) https://sundayworld.co.za/technology/openais-altman-rules-out-2026-ipo-calls-ai-extinction-risk-unacceptable news24x7-8052 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:15:57 +0200 Sunday World Tech & Innovation OpenAI will not go public in 2026, CEO Sam Altman said in remarks published on Saturday, citing safety concerns over artificial intelligence that render “unacceptable” even a 10% risk that AI could cause human extinction by decade’s end. The comments come as more US lawmakers urge new rules to… (via Sunday World) https://punchng.com/rivers-gives-commercial-drivers-ultimatum-to-paint-vehicles news24x7-8141 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:11:22 +0200 Punch Nigeria Tech & Innovation The Rivers State government has given commercial transport operators until October 31, 2026, to paint their vehicles in the approved state colours. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-gives-commercial-drivers-ultimatum-to-paint-vehicles/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/13/what-are-the-five-pros-and-cons-of-artificial-intelligence?traffic_source=rss news24x7-8155 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:03:48 +0200 Al Jazeera Tech & Innovation AI creates new opportunities in programming and automation, but experts warn of risks to early-career workers. (via Al Jazeera) https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/13/red-sea-nations-watch-as-houthis-seize-bab-al-mandeb-strait?traffic_source=rss news24x7-8156 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:00:47 +0200 Al Jazeera Tech & Innovation Houthi control of Bab al-Mandeb chokes Suez Canal revenues, triggers refugee flows, and exposes regional security gaps. (via Al Jazeera) https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/14/pauline-hanson-and-barnaby-joyce-stayed-at-gina-rinehart-brisbane-mansion-after-one-nation-fundraisers-ntwnfb news24x7-8162 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:00:07 +0200 The Guardian World Tech & Innovation Exclusive: New details underscoring depth of relationship between billionaire and party revealed in first episode of Guardian podcast The PopulistListen to the Guardian’s podcast The Populist hereGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce stayed… (via The Guardian World) https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12040/13585314/solheim-cup-2026-team-europe-regain-trophy-from-team-usa-after-lottie-woad-carlota-ciganda-close-out-thrilling-home-win news24x7-8200 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200 Sky Sports Tech & Innovation Team Europe have regained the Solheim Cup after an impressive singles display saw them beat Team USA 15-13 in an eventful day in the Netherlands. (via Sky Sports) https://www.myjoyonline.com/tcl-sues-samsung-for-false-advertising-over-mini-led-televisions news24x7-8147 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:58:59 +0200 MyJoyOnline Tech & Innovation Chinese consumer electronics company TCL has sued South Korea's Samsung in Los Angeles federal court, accusing its rival of falsely advertising some televisions as using "Mini LED" technology. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/909223-article-of-faith-holding-captivity-captive-3-by-femi-aribisala.html news24x7-8119 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:48:29 +0200 Premium Times Tech & Innovation Grace and truth came through Jesus. At the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus inferred that He was God, the Fountain of living waters. Now He inferred that He was the One who wrote the Ten Commandments with the finger of God. What could He have been writing on the ground with His finger? John, who is […]… (via Premium Times) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/909238-cppe-warns-against-return-to-petrol-subsidy-proposes-targeted-relief.html news24x7-8120 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:48:00 +0200 Premium Times Tech & Innovation CPPE's position comes amid renewed calls for a return to fuel subsidy, including a pledge by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to restore a targeted petrol subsidy if elected in 2027. The post CPPE warns against return to petrol subsidy, proposes targeted relief appeared first on Premium Times… (via Premium Times) https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/ronaldo-calls-lifetime-bans-after-jota-chants-aimed-neves-6381436 news24x7-8296 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:24:17 +0200 Channel NewsAsia Tech & Innovation (via Channel NewsAsia) https://www.myjoyonline.com/massive-crowds-flock-to-joynews-republic-bank-habitat-fair-on-final-day-to-explore-mortgages-and-seek-expert-advice news24x7-7991 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:06:17 +0200 MyJoyOnline Tech & Innovation Massive crowds have flocked to the second JoyNews–Republic Bank Habitat Fair at Marina Mall in Accra as the three-day event enters its final day, with prospective homeowners turning out to explore mortgage options and seek expert advice on owning a home. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/13/mohamed-al-fayed-abuse-compensation-claims-could-reach-150m-says-law-firm news24x7-7957 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:03:43 +0200 The Guardian World Tech & Innovation Combined value of 275 women’s claims is far greater than amount Harrods has set aside for payoutsCompensation claims by 275 survivors of alleged sexual abuse by the former owner of Harrods Mohamed Al Fayed could reach between £100m and £150m, according to a law firm representing the women.The… (via The Guardian World) https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/13/openai-sam-altman-elon-musk-back-anthropic-calls-brakes-ai-development news24x7-8237 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:02:24 +0200 The Guardian Business Tech & Innovation Rare show of unity from rival developers after safety warnings from Anthropic boss and AI researchersThe Guardian view on controlling AI: humanity cannot outsource its survivalSam Altman and Elon Musk have backed a call from the head of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, to “slow the pace” of AI development… (via The Guardian Business) https://iol.co.za/capeargus/news/2026-09-13-suspect-apprehended-after-cape-town-rainbow-crossing-vandalised-again news24x7-7927 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200 IOL (site feed) Tech & Innovation A suspect was apprehended after Cape Town’s De Waterkant Rainbow Crossing was vandalised with “Perversion” and a reference to Romans 1:24–27. The City says the crossing will be restored once compliant road-marking paint is sourced. (via IOL (site feed)) https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/13/iran-gcc-summit-whats-behind-the-meeting-why-is-bahrain-not-attending?traffic_source=rss news24x7-8159 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:59:27 +0200 Al Jazeera Tech & Innovation Iran says it plans to hold talks with Iraq and Gulf nations in Oman to help strengthen shared regional security. (via Al Jazeera) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/whatsapp-to-stop-working-on-these-5-iphones-from-november-2026-full-list news24x7-7964 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:51:29 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Tech & Innovation WhatsApp is set to raise its minimum software requirement for iPhones later this year, meaning users of some older Apple devices will need to update their software to continue using the messaging platform. The post WhatsApp to stop working on these 5 iPhones from November 2026 [Full list] appeared… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.myjoyonline.com/ahafo-ndc-vice-chairman-pays-nomination-fees-for-168-constituency-executives-ahead-of-2026-internal-reorganisation news24x7-7995 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:46:27 +0200 MyJoyOnline Tech & Innovation Following the launch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) internal reorganisation months ago, the party’s Ahafo Regional Vice Chairman, Joseph Balado, has fully funded the nomination filing fees for all 168 constituency executives across the region. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/13/villagers-in-india-tie-technician-to-cell-tower-over-5g-failure?traffic_source=rss news24x7-8001 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:34:42 +0200 Al Jazeera Tech & Innovation Villagers in India tie technician to cell tower over 5G failure (via Al Jazeera) https://news.sky.com/story/it-would-be-natural-to-put-north-and-south-together-donald-trump-talks-up-irish-reunification-again-after-backlash-13585380 news24x7-7946 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0200 Sky News Home Tech & Innovation Donald Trump has talked up Irish reunification for a third time this weekend, saying "it is natural to put north and south together". (via Sky News Home) https://www.france24.com/en/yemen-fighting-escalates-around-the-bab-el-mandeb-strait news24x7-8252 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:15:38 +0200 France 24 Tech & Innovation Fighting is escalating in Yemen after Iran-backed Houthi forces seized strategic territory around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, prompting counterstrikes by government forces and reported Saudi air raids. The Houthis also claimed attacks inside southern Saudi Arabia and threatened to disrupt shipping… (via France 24) https://punchng.com/photos-ex-pdp-national-chairman-bamanga-tukur-buried-in-adamawa news24x7-7882 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:03:32 +0200 Punch Nigeria Tech & Innovation The remains of the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bamanga Tukur, have been laid to rest in his hometown, Yola, Adamawa State. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-ex-pdp-national-chairman-bamanga-tukur-buried-in-adamawa/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://iol.co.za/technology/2026-09-13-could-super-intelligent-ai-threaten-humanity news24x7-7929 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200 IOL (site feed) Tech & Innovation Experts disagree on how likely advanced AI is to threaten humanity, but concerns about misuse, cyberattacks and weak regulation are already shaping the global debate. (via IOL (site feed)) https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/13/spain-james-fergie-chambers-extradition-request news24x7-7856 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:03 +0200 The Guardian World Tech & Innovation Key government meeting this month will consider US bid to try James ‘Fergie’ Chambers over alleged support for HamasAttorneys for James “Fergie” Chambers, the US citizen and wealthy donor to leftwing and humanitarian projects worldwide who is currently imprisoned in Madrid and sought in… (via The Guardian World) https://www.myjoyonline.com/laboma-demolition-48-engineer-regiment-denies-claims-of-no-prior-notice news24x7-7897 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:54:39 +0200 MyJoyOnline Tech & Innovation The Commanding Officer of the 48 Engineer Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Frank Osei Amponsah, has dismissed claims that property owners at Laboma were not given prior notice ahead of the ongoing demolition exercise. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/mbahs-reforms-projects-counter-social-media-critics-aide news24x7-7871 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:50:17 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Tech & Innovation By Dennis Agbo, ENUGU The Special Assistant to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah on Media and External Relations, Mazi Uche Anichukwu, has responded to recent social media criticisms of the administration, highlighting what he described as reforms and projects in revenue generation, agriculture… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.myjoyonline.com/us-rep-tom-tiffany-says-he-sustained-minor-injuries-after-plane-makes-emergency-landing news24x7-7901 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:46:18 +0200 MyJoyOnline Tech & Innovation Representative Tom Tiffany, the Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor, said he and his pilot swam to safety after a plane in which they were traveling lost ‌power and made an emergency water landing on a lake in central Wisconsin, sustaining minor injuries. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.myjoyonline.com/new-report-of-attack-on-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-fans-fears-of-threats-to-oil-supplies news24x7-7904 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:45:18 +0200 MyJoyOnline Tech & Innovation Maritime trackers received new reports of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, adding to concerns about Iran-related threats to global energy supplies after Saudi Arabia shut down a vital oil pipeline. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/5-android-phones-that-can-compete-with-the-new-iphone-18-pro news24x7-7872 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:42:03 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Tech & Innovation Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have raised the bar for premium smartphones, with the company introducing a faster A20 Pro chip, upgraded cameras, longer battery life and new AI-powered features. The post 5 Android phones that can compete with the new iPhone 18 Pro appeared first… (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/13/dover-unrest-britain-far-right-extremism news24x7-7860 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:06 +0200 The Guardian World Tech & Innovation Authorities were caught off guard by the disruption, which they labelled a ‘protest’ despite mass intimidation tacticsTo anybody watching the videos of a group of masked men, all wearing black, descending on the port of Dover last weekend, it was immediately obvious that something novel and… (via The Guardian World) https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/13/small-business-professional-etiquette news24x7-8242 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:04 +0200 The Guardian Business Tech & Innovation This type of training is needed now more than ever, as the American workplace gets more and more diverseAs a certified public accountant, I’m required to earn at least 80 hours every two years of continuing professional education credits. Many other professions and trades, including lawyers… (via The Guardian Business)