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 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 22, 2016
Nigeria: In Nigeria, Girls Get Coding With GE
GE recently welcomed 30 high school girls to its office in Lagos, Nigeria, for the fourth annual Girls in Technology Day, on 19 May. This event is designed to show women and girls… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Handy Work: How a Midwife from Zimbabwe is Improving Global Healthcare
When Clara Methie isn't at the bedside delivering babies, she's lobbying administrators to provide basic resources. Where she works in Zimbabwe, sterile gloves which are abundant… 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 21, 2016
Nigeria: Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Inaugurates Large Corporation Group to Boost Manufacturing in Nigeria
The event was sponsored by global digital industrial technology company – General Electric (GE) 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 »
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 24, 2016
Egypt: Digital Power Plants Can Charge Egypt's Economy
Egypt's growing economy and expanding population require more electricity to power manufacturing plants, industry facilities, offices, workshops and people's homes. Building new… 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 »
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 »
March 07, 2016
Nigeria: GE Partners with USAID and Ministry of Health to Launch Antenatal Care Program for 2 Million Expectant Nigerian Mothers
Initiative will deliver 100,000 hours of training and support task-shifting for at least 1,300 midwives and antenatal primary health caregivers across at least 6 states covering… 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 »
October 02, 2015
East Africa: General Electric Partners with AMI to Host Media Training on Energy and Infrastructure Coverage
African Media Initiative (AMI) and General Electric (GE) have partnered to boost media coverage in Africa of Energy and Infrastructure issues. Some 20 journalists drawn from the… Read more »
June 25, 2014
Nigeria: GE Launches "Garages" Skill-Building Centre in Nigeria
Garages Nigeria will run from 23 June to 11 July at GE's regional headquarters in Lagos, and will expand into a program dedicated to training skilled entrepreneurs, employable… Read more »
February 29, 2012
South Africa: Energy and Healthcare Sectors Will Benefit Most From Innovation
South African business executives have identified the energy and healthcare sectors as sectors that can benefit the most from innovation, but would like to see more government… Read more »
