The second round of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA), which rewards innovation across Africa in key sectors of interest, has been launched by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)

South African copper producing firm Palabora Mining Company has offered a contract to Johnson Controls to supply chillers for cooling underground mining operations

3M MEA (Middle East and Africa), a leader in research and development, has announced its strategic expansion plans across the African continent

Gestamp Renewable Industries has established its presence in the South African renewable energy components market by announcing plans to carry out more than US$300 million worth of contracts in the country

South Africa's government has announced plans to boost the country’s flagging manufacturing industry by investing R5.8 billion (US$755 million) into the sector over the next three years