December 06, 2016
Egypt: Data Lakes Offer Smooth Sailing for Egypt's Transport Sector
In Egypt, Lake Nasser is perhaps the country's most important lake. It manages flooding, ensures a steady flow of water to the Nile River Valley and generates electricity. But… Read more »
December 05, 2016
North Africa: Learning from the Startups: Embracing Disruptive Innovation
If you want to get really valuable insights into how companies should operate in order to succeed – today, and particularly in the future – there’s no better well… Read more »
December 01, 2016
North Africa: Learning from the Best: MENA Start-Ups Talk Leadership
For MENA startups, success is all about creating the right environment for employees. Read more »
November 30, 2016
North Africa: Innovation: It's What You Get When Startups and Large Enterprises Collaborate
If you’re ever in need of inspiration about the prospects and potential of this region, attend a gathering of regional startups. The smart thinking, energy, can-do optimism… Read more »
November 28, 2016
Africa: When Consuming 63,000 GWh of Electricity, Software Can Ease Hard Choices
The smelters in the GCC consumed more than 63,000 GWh of electricity last year – that’s about how much Austria produces in a year. It’s also the amount of… Read more »
November 25, 2016
Nigeria: GE's First Permanent 'Garage' in Lagos Supports Innovation and Much-Needed SME Development
Never before in history has innovation offered promise of so much to so many in so short a time," said multi-billionaire Microsoft co-founder, CEO and author Bill Gates. In… Read more »
November 23, 2016
Nigeria: GE Launches 'Garages' Advanced Manufacturing Program in Lagos, Nigeria
Co-located with the GE Lagos offices in Victoria Island, the Lagos Garage will offer a year-round series of skills training programs focused on building the next generation of… Read more »
November 22, 2016
Egypt: Collaboration Drives ICT Innovation in Egypt
When technology or entrepreneurship articles are written about the next “Silicon X”, Egypt is always on the list. And it’s no wonder, there are hundreds and… Read more »
November 17, 2016
South Africa: This Is What We Call Data Mining: Software Is Helping This Platinum Operator Boost Production
As operations manager at a South African platinum mine, Percy French has faced huge challenges over the past few years because of volatility in commodity prices. The price of… Read more »
November 15, 2016
Africa: Transnet and GE Transportation Working Together to Digitize Africa's Supply Chain
Transnet has partnered with GE Transportation to create a digital solution that will seamlessly connect shippers and transport operators to enable an efficient movement of goods. Read more »
November 10, 2016
South Africa: GE Africa Digital Day Gathers Industry Leaders To Focus On Africa's Technological Opportunities
Africa must invest in infrastructure that will ease the process of digital transformation, said South African Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services Dr Siyabonga Cwele,… Read more »
November 09, 2016
Africa: Innovation at Work: End October Marked 120 Days of the GE Africa Innovation Center (AIC)
October was a very special month for us at GE AIC. While our building was branded by GE Healthcare with glorious banners promoting Breast Cancer Awareness Month – and… Read more »
October 31, 2016
Africa: GE and Baker Hughes To Form New Fullstream Digital-Industrial Service Company
GE and Baker Hughes agreed to combine GE Oil & Gas and Baker Hughes to create a world-leading oil and gas technology and services provider. The new name of the company will be… Read more »
November 03, 2016
Africa: How Digital Industry Can Solve the Sustainable Development Goals
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September 29, 2016
Algeria: Algerian Startups Prototype Their Concepts at GE Garages
For many early-stage startups, not being able to refine a prototype because of the costs involved can put an end to even the best ideas. Recognizing this, GE Garages in Algeria is… Read more »
September 08, 2016
Africa: GE's Graduate Engineering Training Programme Is Giving Women The Opportunity To Excel
GE’s offer of best-in-class training for young engineers, known as the Graduate Engineering Training Programme, is open to women and men alike. However, women in technical… Read more »
Algeria: Role Models and 3D Printers Inspire Algerian Teens to Tackle Tech
They may not be well-known sports or film superstars, but two US-based Algerian tech experts generated the same level of excitement among a group of 100 young Algerians. Read more »
September 06, 2016
Egypt: Ministry of Communications & IT and GE Form Strategic Partnership and Launch a Digital Innovation Challenge to Solve Egypt's Industrial Challenges
The challenge is held in cooperation with the Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) The challenge aims to find digital solutions for industrial challenges… Read more »
September 02, 2016
Africa: $20-Million Women's Health Initiative Kicks Off With Training In Nairobi
By the end of 2015, roughly 99% of the world's maternal deaths had occurred in developing regions with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for two-thirds of that number. Added to this… Read more »
August 24, 2016
Kenya: Out of the Darkroom, Into the Light: Going Digital in Nairobi
Having clothes ruined by ink and inhaling chemicals for hours in the hospital darkroom used to bother Margaret Njuwe and other radiographers at East Africa's largest referral… Read more »
East Africa: Heading Deep Into Eastern Africa with a Pocket-sized Ultrasound
From its dynamic urban environment to its proximity to Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake, Uganda's capital of Kampala has much to offer. Some might say its people are the most… Read more »
July 26, 2016
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 »
July 15, 2016
Egypt: High-Tech Jobs on the Ground Keep Egypt's Economy Flying
Many different advanced skills are required to run an airline. While pilots get most of the attention, the technical and engineering knowledge required to maintain, repair and… Read more »