GE congratulates Maker Faire Africa inventors for creativity
Global leader in innovation and main sponsor of the 2010 Maker Faire Africa symposium, General Electric (GE) commended this year's inventors and innovators from all corners of Africa including Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, South Africa and Ghana, for their innovative contributions.
GE announces 'mentorship prize' for innovators and inventors
In recognition of the invaluable contribution entrepreneurship plays in economic development, General Electric (GE) joined hands with Maker Faire Africa 2010 as the lead sponsor for this year's event to be held at the University of Nairobi on the 27th and 28th of August 2010.
GE announced second-quarter 2010 earnings from continuing operations (attributable to GE) of $3.3 billion, with EPS of $0.30 per share up 15% from the second quarter of 2009.
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Technology Exists Today; But Fiscal and Policy Incentives Urgently Needed
NAIROBI, March 22, 2010 -- As the world marks the World Water Day on Monday, GE is calling for the widespread adoption of water reuse practices, which can help address the global threat of clean water scarcity.
Roger Obare, Territory Manager for GE Water & Process Technologies, said the World Water Day offers an excellent platform for raising awareness in Kenya about the critical need to increase the quantity of the country's supply of fresh water.
GE announced that its 2009 annual report entitled Renew is now available on the Company's web site at www.ge.com/annualreport. Explore how, even in an environment of renewal, GE businesses are positioned for growth and ready to take on the world's toughest challenges.
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New technology for Nigeria's rail system
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA and Lagos, Nigeria (February 5, 2010) The Nigerian Ministry of Transport and GE Transportation announced today that the Nigerian Railway Corporation has taken delivery of the first five C25 diesel locomotives -- introducing new technology to Nigeria's rail system. The locomotives will be used for both freight and passenger service. The remaining 20 locomotives will be delivered in the second half of 2010.
ABUJA, Nigeria, January 11 2010 --- General Electric Company (GE) announced today that the members of the African American Forum (AAF) Executive Team and Board of Directors arrived in Abuja, Nigeria as part of a five-day Africa tour. This is the delegation's first official visit to the region, reflecting the company's commitment to partner with and provide solutions to support the growth of African countries.
