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 02, 2017
Angola: Plane Power: How Software and Jet Engine Tech is Helping Angola Leapfrog into the Digital Age
Available capital isn't the only obstacle to economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. Another major hurdle is the lack of reliable electricity. In fact, large parts of the region… 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 10, 2017
Kenya: Technical University of Kenya (TUK) Lands High Tech Aviation Training Devices
Donation from KQ, GE and Boeing to boost aviation training in the region 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 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 »
Kenya: 'I'm Not There To Look Pretty. I'm There To Make A Valuable Contribution'
The GE Reports Africa blog has launched a new series known as “Women in Technology” which profiles GE SSA’s unsung female heroes, highlighting their contribution… 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 24, 2017
Mozambique: GE Is Committed To Sustainable Development In Mozambique
Since 2011, GE has established a base for its oil and gas business in Mozambique forging partnerships with local organisations to build infrastructure and develop a much-needed… Read more »
February 09, 2017
Africa: GE Announces Partnership With Transnet To Digitise African Transport
GE Transport and Transnet, South African-based freight logistics chain have entered a digital partnership to seamlessly connect shippers and transport operators in… Read more »
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 02, 2016
Africa: Bridging The Gap: Telling Africa's Infrastructure Story
At 29 years of age, South African Jay Caboz, has the attributes of an old-fashioned journalist who believes in being out in the field to unearth stories. This curiosity is what led… 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 »
September 24, 2016
Africa: Turn Me On: The World's Largest Powerships Are Helping To Electrify Asia, Africa
A floating power plant isn't something you see every day. The massive ships look like plants you'd see on land complete with tall exhaust stacks—except these plants are… Read more »
September 16, 2016
Mozambique: GE Mozambique's Departing Leader Shares A Few Valuable Business Insights
The saying “there is no substitute for experience” is one that is often used in the business world because managers with a thorough understanding of their… Read more »
September 08, 2016
Africa: Inside Africa's Floating Hospital
and the Operating Rooms Where the surgeon Dr. Leo Cheng is helping patients in need Read more »
August 11, 2016
Africa: Benefits Beyond Borders: How ATAG is Furthering the Sustainable Growth of Aviation
Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) issued Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders last month that focuses on the myriad of benefits that aviation brings to the world today… Read more »
July 19, 2016
Kenya: Our Generation will See Healthcare in Africa on Par with the Rest of the World
Packed securely inside the boxes in the picture above was a new mammography system, being ferried upstream from the Port of Lamu in Kenya, where I traveled last month, to a small… 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 »
June 23, 2016
Morocco: We'll always have Casablanca: TrueChoice Overhaul Team Hits the Road to Hear Operators' Unique Needs
What do engine operators want from an overhaul provider? A team from Marketing, Sales, Mature Fleet and Customer Technical Programs joined forces to hear straight from African… Read more »
March 17, 2014
South Africa: Let the Train Blow the Vuvuzela: South Africa's Transnet Buys Advanced GE Locomotives
South Africa’s Transnet Freight Rail moves every pound of coal and iron ore exported by the country, and close to a fifth of the nation’s freight. That makes the… Read more »
February 15, 2013
Angola: GE / Angola Sign MOU on Rail and Aviation, GE to supply Approximately 100 Locomotives Over 5 years and Refurbish Current Fleet
15 GE C30ACi locomotives to be supplied over the next 12 months. GE U20C's Brazilian built locomotives to be refurbishment within 12 months. Approximately 85 GE C30ACi locomotives… Read more »