South Africa

The world’s longest quantum communications link has been set up between China and South Africa, spanning a record-breaking 12,900 km (8,015 miles). The connection takes advantage of quantum physics for “unbreakable” encryption.

Draped in liquid-smooth aluminum bodywork, this visually stunning custom motorcycle features a number of air scoops that wouldn't look out of place on a fighter jet, as well as a nearly fully-enclosed front wheel and some absurdly low-mount clip-ons.

African startup Phractyl has shown us a concept unlike anything we've seen before – or are likely to see again, if we're honest. With tracked feet, bird legs, a tilting cabin and tilting wings, this avant-garde absurdity promises "near-VTOL" flight.

High-profile firm Heatherwick Studio recently took the wraps off a new £30 million (around US$40 million) museum in Cape Town, South Africa named the Zeitz MOCAA. The ambitious project involved transforming an existing grain silo into the country's largest art museum.

Landing somewhere between harmless foam-firing toys and drones packing semi-automatic handguns is the DartDrone, a version of Haevic’s SuperDrone modified to carry an air gun that fires darts, for use by veterinarians and the game animal industry.

Something of the savannah came to London's South Bank last week, with the installation of a large treehouse. Inspired by a real South African safari lodge, the treehouse was created by Virgin Holidays in a bid to promote interest in its vacations.

It might not offer the durability of your trusty Husqvarna, but a 3D-printed lawn mower has shown it's up to the task of keeping your lawn in shape. Hans Fouche designed and produced his new machine with a custom-made 3D printer dubbed Cheetah, which he has hopes of eventually bringing to market.

The Bloodhound Supersonic Car group, along with its partner, the Norwegian/Finnish aerospace and defense group, Nammo, announce that they've successfully tested a large hybrid solid/liquid rocket engine at Nammo's test facility in Norway.

A team of designers and architects based in South Africa has produced this charming prefabricated tiny home designed especially for the climate and conditions of their country. The versatile POD-Indawo can operate on or off-grid, and sports a decent-sized porch and an upstairs sleeping area.

Coca-Cola South Africa has partnered with bottler Coca-Cola Fortune and communications company BT Global Services to provide underserved South African communities with free Wi-Fi ... which will be built into Coke vending machines.

Airbus is getting behind a project to examine the potential for using hydrogen fuel cells on commercial airliners – not to power the jet engines, but to replace the Auxiliary Power Units (APUs).

Claimed to be Africa’s first home-grown military aircraft, the Advanced High-Performance Reconnaissance Light Aircraft (AHRLAC), is designed to perform duties similar to both attack helicopters and reconnaissance planes.