
South Africa’s quantum bet starts to leave the lab
South Africa’s quantum industry is still in its infancy – but it’s no longer purely academic in nature.
SUNDAY, 12 JULY 2026, 20:37

South Africa’s quantum industry is still in its infancy – but it’s no longer purely academic in nature.

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