October 08, 2015
Africa: Kenyan Paul Kelemba Wins GE Energy & Infrastructure Award at CNN Multichoice African Journalism Awards 2015
Paul Kelemba, from Kenya, has been awarded GE Energy & Infrastructure Award, presented by Jay Ireland, President and CEO of GE Africa, at this year’s CNN Multichoice… Read more »
September 24, 2015
Africa: GE Healthcare Announces $300 Million Commitment to Support Emerging Market Health
Creation of new Sustainable Healthcare Solutions (SHS) business to focus on the expansion of GE Healthcare's affordable healthcare portfolio including the development of high… Read more »
January 28, 2015
Africa: General Electric Commits $3.5m for Training and Capacity Building in Ghana's Oil and Gas Industry
The partnership seeks to build capacity in the Oil & Gas sector as follows: Read more »
November 14, 2014
Africa: U.S. Appoints GE Africa CEO Into President Obama's Advisory Council
Jay Ireland, President and CEO of General Electric Africa (GE Africa) has been named as one of the 15 private sector leaders to President Obama's Advisory Council on Doing Business… Read more »
November 12, 2014
Africa: Prominent Survey Picks GE as Top Global Company for Leaders
Aon Hewitt, the global human resources and consulting company, ranked GE first on its annual Global Aon Hewitt Top Companies for Leaders list. In 2011, the last time the company… Read more »
November 07, 2014
Africa: Hot Under the African "Sum"
The synergy that exists between African countries has contributed to the continent becoming the fastest growing in the world. The World Bank projects that Africa's GDP will grow by… Read more »
July 29, 2014
Africa: GE Launches 'Kujenga' Citizenship Programme in Kenya with donation to benefit for the Visually Impaired in Meru
GE Kujenga, GE Africa's flagship Citizenship programme has donated Kshs 4.5 million (USD 50,000)towards providing equipment of a computer lab for students with visual impairment at… Read more »
November 07, 2014
Africa: GE Kujenga
Dedicated to innovation in infrastructure, healthcare, energy and transportation, GE Africa is committed to leadership, integrity, partnership and human progress. GE businesses,… Read more »
October 22, 2014
Africa: 22 Winners from Six Countries Emerge in the 2nd Round of Power Africa Off-Grid Energy Challenge
Each of the 22 winners will receive grants of up to $ 100,000. The challenge has expanded from two to six countries and from six grants to 22 grant recipients. Winners were chosen… Read more »
Africa: Two South African Journalists Win GE Energy and Infrastructure Award at CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards 2014
Joy Summers and Susan Comrie of Carte Blanche received the award for their investigative piece, "Game of Geysers part 1 and 2" Winners were selected from entries spanning 38… Read more »
August 04, 2014
Africa: GE To Invest $2 Billion in Africa by 2018
GE convenes African Heads of State, government representatives, & business leaders at U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Read more »
June 17, 2014
Africa: USADF and GE Partner to Launch Off-Grid Energy Challenge in Two Rounds
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June 12, 2014
Africa: GE Launches Distributed Power Business to Help Boost Local Energy Security throughout Africa
Announces Plans for Diesel Offering, Currently in Test and Planned to be Shipped Later This Year GE's Distributed Power Providing Communities and Industries with More Reliable,… Read more »
May 20, 2014
Africa: CNN Announces GE-Sponsored Energy and Infrastructure Category in CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards
GE sponsorship will help highlight Energy and Infrastructure issues in Africa Call for entries from all journalists across the continent Read more »
May 07, 2014
Africa: GE Launches Kujenga Citizenship Programme at WEF Africa
GE launches citizenship program, GE Kujenga at WEF Africa The three main pillars of the program are Empower, Equip and Elevate Through Kujenga, GE is committed to building Africa's… Read more »
May 09, 2014
Africa: GE, USADF and USAID Launch Off-Grid Energy Challenge in Six Countries
To launch Challenge in Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania Entries are open from now through June 20, 2014, in this second round of the Challenge, and can be… Read more »
April 16, 2014
Africa: Harnessing Resources and Expertise for Development - Jay Ireland, GE Africa
Prepared remarks by Jay Ireland, president and CEO of GE Africa, at the inaugural Africare 'Creating Opportunities for Development in Africa (CODA) Summit' at the U.S. Chamber of… Read more »
September 13, 2013
Africa: Family Matters: GE Technology Helps Healthcare Providers in Africa
The rural health clinic in Kimalamisale, Tanzania, sits at the end of a rutted sandy road some 160 miles from the nearest large town of Kisarawe. Although the brightly colored… Read more »
August 29, 2013
Africa: GE Partners with XD Electric to Bring High Voltage Capabilities to Support Africa's Growth
Access to XD Electric's High-Voltage Equipment Positions GE to Lead in the Build Out and Upgrade of Electrical Infrastructure in Africa GE is Bringing Technology and Expertise… Read more »
October 14, 2013
Africa: GE Africa President and CEO wins Africa Investor's International Business Leader of the Year 2013 Award
GE Africa CEO wins International Business Leader of the year 2013 award, in GE Africa wins the Employee and Human Capital Investor of the year 2013 award The awards are presented… Read more »
