July 28, 2016
Africa: How Boeing Planes Helped GE's Aviation Business Take Off
When Bill Boeing opened his Seattle factory in 1916, his first product was a seaplane made from wood and canvas called Bluebill. That biplane could seat a pair of flyers and… Read more »
August 02, 2016
Africa: Bringing the Latest Technology to Brain Stroke Treatment in Egypt
When stroke victims are treated within the first four hours of an attack, they are more likely to recover completely or to face only limited disability. A new brain stroke unit in… Read more »
July 26, 2016
Africa: The First Mile of Care
Elizabeth Bailey, Director, Consortium for Affordable Medical Technologies (CAMTech) and Vikram Damodaran, Chief Product Officer, GE Sustainable Healthcare Solutions, make the case… Read more »
Africa: The First Mile Discovery Challenge - Calls for Submissions Open July 25th and are Due September 1st, 2016
Calling all clinicians and innovators! CAMTech and GE Sustainable Healthcare Solutions are crowdsourcing critical primary healthcare challenges through a… Read more »
Africa: How the Digital Industrial Trend will Impact Africa
These days, the term “digital industrial” is becoming more and more ubiquitous, as digital technology continues to lead a sea-change throughout the economy,… Read more »
July 19, 2016
Africa: Healthymagination Mother and Child Programme Welcomes its First Group of Social Entrepreneurs Addressing Maternal & Child Health in Sub-Saharan Africa
The programme has selected 17 African social entrepreneurs who will benefit from training and mentorship aimed at improving maternal and/or child health outcomes Read more »
Africa: Inspired by the New Iron Man, Some Frank Talk from Female Techies at GE
If you're a fan of the Marvel superhero world, you'll already have noticed that the next Iron Man is a black woman. You may also have noticed that this particular fantasy world has… Read more »
Africa: Inspiring Youth through Innovative Workplace-learning
To help inspire and prepare young people for a rapidly changing and highly competitive job market, the GE Foundation is launching an innovative learning programme to provide 16 to… Read more »
June 13, 2016
Africa: The Organisation of African First Ladies, GE & Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship Join Forces to Advance Health Care Goals in Africa
Healthymagination Mother & Child program partners convene to discuss how social entrepreneurship can reduce healthcare disparities in Sub-Saharan Africa Read more »
July 01, 2016
Africa: How the GE Store is Promoting Horizontal Teams in Africa
GE’s DNA as a global company and industry leader is something that employees frequently cite as one of the factors attracting them to GE. Often, however, workers get bogged… Read more »
June 23, 2016
Africa: GE's Staff Development Programmes Welcomes New Local Leaders
In 1991, GE employees created the global Affinity Forum, to better nurture employees from diverse backgrounds and empower them to take action and move forward in their careers. In… Read more »
June 24, 2016
Africa: GE Invests R500 Million to Innovate in Africa for Africa
Today GE, one of the world's biggest digital industrial companies, officially opened its R500 million 2,700m2 facility, the GE Africa Innovation Centre in Johannesburg South… Read more »
June 17, 2016
Africa: Africa will be Short Six Million Healthcare Workers by 2030, But it Can Still Achieve its Commitment of Universal Health Care if it Takes Action Now
A Global Health Expert's Solution to Better Health for the Fastest Growing Population in the World Read more »
June 06, 2016
Africa: GE Remains Committed to Africa's Growth
Seven of GE’s top leaders have travelled to key African markets so far this year, signaling GE’s strong commitment to Africa. GE remains committed to partnerships which… Read more »
June 05, 2016
Africa: From North to South, African Farmers are Putting Great Technology to Work
Agriculture has played a vital role in the growth of civilisations and industry in Africa. The ancient Egyptians were able to make cultural and technological strides in large part… Read more »
May 26, 2016
Africa: General Electric Leads the Creation of a Joint Venture with Mara Group and Atlas Merchant Capital to Benefit African Infrastructure
The joint venture will seek to invest in infrastructure equity projects in selected countries throughout Africa Read more »
May 25, 2016
Africa: The World I See: Jeff Immelt's Advice To Win In Time Of Anger About Globalization
Many people around the world are angry about globalization and companies and governments are both to blame for it. But now is not the time to turn inward as a result, GE Chairman… Read more »
May 17, 2016
Africa: A New Model for Growing the Next Generation of African Leaders
By Fred Swaniker, Founder of the African Leadership Group Read more »
April 19, 2016
Africa: Boston Startup will Help GE Make Coal-Fired Power Plants Cleaner With Software
You've heard the story before. Uber, the world's most valuable cab company, owns no taxis. Airbnb, the world's busiest accommodations business, owns no hotels and Facebook, the… Read more »
March 29, 2016
Africa: GE and Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship Partner to Accelerate Mother and Child Health Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa
GE’s healthymagination commitment and Miller Center’s GSBI® will provide expertise, resources and growth opportunities for social entrepreneurs working on maternal… Read more »
March 24, 2016
Africa: It Takes A Village To Power Africa: Q&A With Andrew M. Herscowitz
Three years into the U.S. Power Africa initiative, a roadmap is in place to connect 60 million to electricity by 2030 — and empower people across the continent. Read more »
June 19, 2015
Africa: Ultrasound For Front-Line Healthcare Workers Is A Big Step Forward For Maternal Health
Improving maternal and newborn health remains a pressing priority for many countries. But bringing both mother and baby safely through childbirth can be difficult in settings where… Read more »
February 10, 2016
Africa: Mind the Gap - Here's How You Take on a Power Crisis the Size of a Continent
One easy way to see Africa's power problem is by looking at a picture of the Earth from space at night. While other inhabited regions of the world glow and sparkle like jewels in a… Read more »
February 02, 2016
Africa: 4th Industrial Revolution Lies at the Intersection of Education and Entrepreneurship in Africa - Njideka Harry
Africa's young innovators can leapfrog into the digital revolution with the right tools and training. Read more »
November 26, 2015
Africa: Affordable New Test to Reveal Hidden Reservoirs of Malaria - GE
In 1980, the world collectively shed not a single tear upon hearing that the scourge of smallpox would likely never take another life. A gargantuan global effort had eradicated the… Read more »
