September 26, 2017
Egypt: First-Ever GE Turnkey Solar Plant Coming to Egypt
There are many ways a company can demonstrate its commitment to a country's development. For GE in Egypt, its latest example is an agreement to build a 50MW solar farm, the… Read more »
September 09, 2017
Egypt: Securing Egypt's Energy Future from Deep Under the Sea
Located 150 kilometers north of Port Said, below choppy Mediterranean waters more than 1,000 meters deep, the Zohr Gas Field is one of the world’s largest. The field is… Read more »
May 05, 2017
Angola: Back on the Rails: How Machinists in Pennsylvania are Helping Drive Angola's Economy
A few years ago, a group of investors from Singapore planned to open a large iron mine in southwest Angola’s Huila province. The mine would bring jobs and money to the local… Read more »
May 04, 2017
Ghana: GE to Supply Power Generation Technology for Ghana's 400 MW Bridge Power Project
400 megawatt (MW) greenfield project will be Africa’s first liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fired power plant and world’s largest plant of its kind Project will provide… Read more »
May 03, 2017
Ghana: Ghana Gets a Much-Needed Power Project Off the Ground
For just a moment, think about what your life would be like without electricity. What would happen if you were unable to charge the device you’re reading this blog post on;… Read more »
May 02, 2017
Angola: GE Announces Order with AE Energia to Bring Fast, Digital Power to Angola
Fast, trailer-mounted solutions will bring 200 megawatts (MW) of power, the equivalent needed for up to an additional 15% of Angola's population Includes GE's Asset Performance… Read more »
April 28, 2017
Angola: Through Various Development Initiatives, GE is Having a Positive Impact on Angolans' Lives
Since 1958, GE has been operating in Angola where they have worked hard to expand their portfolio in the country. With the introduction of GE Transportation, the company… Read more »
April 24, 2017
Mozambique: "My Father Told Me that this was not a Field for Women"
The GE Reports Africa blog has launched a series known as “Women in Technology” which profiles GE SSA’s unsung female heroes, highlighting their contribution at… Read more »
Algeria: GE Power and Sonelgaz Strengthen Power Sector, Mark Digital Industrial Transformation in Algeria through Landmark Collaboration
Largest services deal and second largest Industrial Internet software deal in GE Power's history Deal includes operations and maintenance (O&M) services for 10 power plants… Read more »
April 20, 2017
Africa: Study: Women Hold the Key to Closing the Skills Gap
Women comprise 47 percent of the labor force but only 29 percent of the manufacturing workforce last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. What are some of the ways to… Read more »
April 03, 2017
Kenya: Flexibility, the Ability to Adapt and Taking Charge of Your Future are the Principles this GE Leader Stands By
Born in Nairobi, Kenya, Supriya Bhandari was the youngest of seven children – six girls and one boy. At the age of 10, her family immigrated to the United Kingdom (UK) to… Read more »
Nigeria: Transcorp Commissioning of GE Unit is Evidence of their Mission to Light Up Nigeria
Skills development is of utmost importance in developing countries where workforces are eager for opportunities to acquire new talents. While investments are undoubtedly important… Read more »
March 24, 2017
Africa: GE Oil & Gas Expands Global Footprint with New Sub Saharan Africa Facility to Support Customer Operations
Takoradi service facility underlines GE’s commitment to bring global expertise and build local capabilities in Africa Read more »
March 22, 2017
Egypt: More Capacity, Lower Fuel Use, Increased Efficiency: GE Upgrades Egyptian Power Plant
Working deep inside the gas turbines of the Kurimat power plant in Upper Egypt, a team of engineers from GE and its partners have been implementing technical upgrades which will… Read more »
March 10, 2017
Nigeria: GE's Diverse Development Initiatives Help Shape Nigerian Lives
For more than 40 years, GE has been expanding its footprint in Nigeria and during this time, its businesses have made a significant impact in a number of key sectors including… Read more »
Africa: Marking International Women's Day, GE Looks to Close the Gender Gap in STEM
Across the region, governments are working to increase female workforce participation across all fields, including science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), as part of… Read more »
March 07, 2017
Africa: GE Launches Global Powering Efficiency Center of Excellence, Offering Solutions to Help Reduce Coal Plant Emissions by up to 11 Percent
GE's Powering Efficiency COE Combines the Expertise of Power Services, Steam Power Systems, Power Digital Solutions, the Global Research Center and Global Growth Organization… Read more »
Africa: Regional App Developers and Innovators Are Invited to Hack the Factory
There are parenting hacks, Arabic- and English-language learning hacks, email management hacks, and even sleep hacks. Now, there's GE Brilliant Hacks. This global open… Read more »
February 28, 2017
South Africa: Attend GE's T&M engine maintenance symposium at the Africa Innovation Centre
GE Aviation once again will be hosting a TrueChoice™ Overhaul Time & Material (T&M) Engine Services Customer Symposium. This year’s… Read more »
February 22, 2017
Africa: Build Software to Kickstart a New Era in High Performing Manufacturing with GE Brilliant Manufacturing
The best manufacturers in the world rely on a skilled workforce, quality materials, optimal processes, and reliable machines. When any of these start to fail, they create delays,… Read more »
December 26, 2016
Africa: What's Next For GE In 2017: Changing The Game With A Digital Industrial Strategy
Every December, GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt hosts a meeting with analysts and investors to walk through the company’s strategy and financial goals for the upcoming year… Read more »
December 20, 2016
Africa: Localization Can Help America Win Around The World
In an excerpt from an essay in TIME Magazine, Jeffrey R. Immelt, chairman and CEO of GE, describes why global engagement is an economic opportunity for the U.S. and the world. Read more »
December 13, 2016
Africa: With Great Change Comes Great Opportunity
At nearly every industry event and customer meeting over the past year or so, the conversation has inevitably turned to the subject of “change.” It can be changes… Read more »
December 08, 2016
Nigeria: Be Curious, Be Diligent, Be Good At What You Do And You'll Be Successful, Says GE SVP Shane Fitzsimons
The business world can be a daunting place, even for seasoned executives who have a wealth of experience because the professional sphere is constantly in flux, but there a few… Read more »
December 05, 2016
Africa: New GE Analysis: Software and Hardware Upgrades Could Cut Global CO2 Emissions from Coal and Gas Power Plants by One Billion Metric Tons
First-of-its-kind analysis shows the potential to reduce CO2 emissions from world’s fleet of coal and gas plants by one billion metric tons (MT) – the equivalent of… Read more »