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South Africa Set a World Record for Quantum Satellite Communication — and It's Reshaping the Continent's Tech Ambitions

South Africa Achieves Record Quantum Satellite Link, Marking a Milestone for Africa’s Quantum Future

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Stellenbosch, South Africa | August 2026 South African researchers have achieved the world’s longest intercontinental quantum satellite communication link, establishing a secure 12,900-kilometre connection between Stellenbosch University and China’s Jinan-1 quantum microsatellite. The breakthrough marks a significant milestone for quantum communications research and highlights Africa’s growing role in advanced computing technologies. The achievement, led by […]

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morocco beats south africa for africa's first $1.2 billion sovereign ai factory (1)

Morocco Secures Africa’s First Sovereign AI Factory in US$1.2 Billion Investment

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Casablanca, Morocco | August 2026 Morocco has secured one of Africa’s most significant artificial intelligence infrastructure investments with the announcement of the Nexus AI Factory—a US$1.2 billion sovereign AI data centre expected to position the country as a regional hub for advanced AI computing. Unveiled during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, the project is regarded

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