July 19, 2016
Africa: Inspiring Youth through Innovative Workplace-learning
To help inspire and prepare young people for a rapidly changing and highly competitive job market, the GE Foundation is launching an innovative learning programme to provide 16 to… 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 »
July 09, 2016
Tanzania: The World's Helium Just Ballooned: 10 Stats You May Not Have Known About this Chemical Element
Last week researchers discovered large quantities of helium in the Tanzanian East African Rift Valley. Helium is found in much more than just balloons and the periodic table of… Read more »
July 08, 2016
Algeria: Hamma Seawater Desalination Plant in Algeria Honored with OPIC Impact Award for Critical Infrastructure
GE and Algerian Energy Company’s Plant Provides Clean, Fresh Water to 1.5 Million People Hamma Seawater Desalination Plant is the Product of a Joint Venture Between GE and… Read more »
Algeria: Algerian Appliance Manufacturer Powers Bigger Plants with Jenbacher Engines
Algeria's largest industrial conglomerate is expanding its production of household appliances, some of which will go to international markets. But first, it needs more power that's… Read more »
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 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 »
Africa: GE's Staff Development Programmes Welcomes New Local Leaders
In 1991, GE employees created the global Affinity Forum, to better nurture employees from diverse backgrounds and empower them to take action and move forward in their careers. In… 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 20, 2016
Algeria: Algerian Graduation Projects Get 3D Printed in GE Garages
In manufacturing, it’s essential to prototype new products, devices or pieces of equipment before producing it on a larger scale or for final implementation. So … Read more »
June 17, 2016
Africa: Africa will be Short Six Million Healthcare Workers by 2030, But it Can Still Achieve its Commitment of Universal Health Care if it Takes Action Now
A Global Health Expert's Solution to Better Health for the Fastest Growing Population in the World Read more »
Kenya: GE Opens New Healthcare Training and Skills Institute Committed to Training 10,000 Health Professionals by 2020
As part of GE's commitment to supporting sustainable healthcare development in Kenya, the $13 million investment provides localized human capital development capabilities The… Read more »
June 16, 2016
Egypt: 250 Food Packages Add Up to Ramadan Spirit in Egypt
There are many ways that GE works to support the growing Egyptian economy and the ongoing improvement to the quality of life for people across the country. The holy month of… Read more »
June 13, 2016
Africa: The Organisation of African First Ladies, GE & Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship Join Forces to Advance Health Care Goals in Africa
Healthymagination Mother & Child program partners convene to discuss how social entrepreneurship can reduce healthcare disparities in Sub-Saharan Africa Read more »
June 06, 2016
Africa: GE Remains Committed to Africa's Growth
Seven of GE’s top leaders have travelled to key African markets so far this year, signaling GE’s strong commitment to Africa. GE remains committed to partnerships which… Read more »
June 05, 2016
Egypt: When This 3,000-Year-Old Mummy Finally Got Her Checkup, Doctors Discovered A Surprising Secret
In 1909, a New York businessman named Samuel Brown traveled to Egypt to purchase a pair of ancient mummies for the Albany Institute of History and Art, where he served as a board… Read more »
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 26, 2016
Africa: General Electric Leads the Creation of a Joint Venture with Mara Group and Atlas Merchant Capital to Benefit African Infrastructure
The joint venture will seek to invest in infrastructure equity projects in selected countries throughout Africa 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 »
May 22, 2016
Algeria: Algeria's Cevital Selects Clarke Energy to Supply 39.6MW of Power for 2 Factories
Clarke Energy Supplying Cevital Group with 39.6 Megawatts, On-Site Power Plants Station to Use Nine of GE’s J624 to Power Brandt and Laminoir Factory’s Expansion,… 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 17, 2016
Africa: A New Model for Growing the Next Generation of African Leaders
By Fred Swaniker, Founder of the African Leadership Group Read more »
South Africa: Installing Steam Turbines in the Place of the Rising Sun
As the sun rises over the Kusile Power Station site in Mpumalanga, South Africa, the Steam Turbine Construction team carefully inspects the new turbines being… Read more »
