 GE presence in South Africa dates back to 1894. Today, GE employs more than 500 employees in the country and has operations in diverse sectors. GE is committed to continue support the growth of the economy and industry.  From jet engines to power generation, financial services to medical imaging and news to information, GE people worldwide are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services that help solve some of the world's toughest problems.
GE 2nd Quarter 2008 EarningsGE announced second quarter 2008 earnings from continuing operations of $5.4 billion with $.54 per share and revenues from continuing operations were $46.9 billion, up 11% from 2007. GE, a worldwide partner of the Olympic Games, today announced it has exceeded its sales goal for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, winning 400 infrastructure projects in and around Beijing that will generate $700 million in revenues. NBC Universal will also generate a record of more than $1 billion in advertising revenues, making the Beijing Games the most successful Games in GE’s history. GE Transportation has been declared winner in two categories at the first Africa Rail Awards ceremony held in Johannesburg, South Africa on June 4th. |
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