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Johannesburg, South Africa, Apr 11, 2018

Empowering the future of engineering in Ghana and leaving a lasting legacy.

Ghana’s steady socio-economic development over the past few years has made it one of Africa’s fastest growing success stories, but in order to compete with the world’s strongest nations more investment in energy infrastructure and skills development is required.

Johannesburg, South Africa, Apr 05, 2018

Siemens and Anglo American Platinum collaborate on digital and automation skills development

Currently, one of the most debated topics influencing innovation is digitalization and its impact on the future of employment. It is met with equal parts excitement and trepidation. No matter how you look at it, digital transformation and a truly connected global economy is already upon us.

Midrand, South Africa, Mar 22, 2018

Making water infrastructure intelligent is a water wise move for Africa

South Africa, 16 March 2018: Rapid urbanisation across the continent is having an effect on water demands and it is estimated that by the year 2030, the world will need 40% more water than its current accessible, reliable supply.

Nairobi, Kenya, Feb 20, 2018

#DigiHackAfrica: Rapidly prototyping solutions for water, energy and digital services

Hacking, coding and finding innovative digitalization solutions, that’s always been the job of coders and computer specialists but in more recent years, hackathons have exited the elite territory of “tech gurus”. Many organisations, communities and social groups in various spheres and industries have now adopted this process of developing interesting ideas to solve real societal needs.

Nairobi, Kenya, Feb 20, 2018

Unleashing Kenya’s potential to accelerate business growth and digitalization skills

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is having a disruptive effect on economies and the development of digital skills is vital. There is an opportunity, especially in Kenya, to embrace new and exponential technologies combined with human talent to accelerate industrialization and drive economic growth.

Khartoum, Feb 13, 2018

Siemens reiterates commitment to Sudan

Siemens has once again reiterated its commitment to Sudan. This time, the member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG Ms. Janina Kugel, together with regional and pan African executive management visited the country. Kugel held a strategic partnership discussion with the Sudanese Vice President Bakri Hassan Salih Khairi where the global leader in the fields of Electrification, Automation and Digitalization had expressed interest in supporting further energy infrastructure and skills development initiatives.

Khartoum, Jan 22, 2018

Siemens sustains momentum in Sudan

Siemens remains resolute in its commitment to partnering with Sudan for socio-economic development. Since the signing of the memorandum of understanding to cooperate in the areas of power supply, industry, transportation and healthcare, Siemens has established a local company in Sudan.

Accra, Ghana, Dec 12, 2017

Siemens and Rotan Power sign agreement for power plant project in Ghana

In order to help Ghana meet its industrialization targets, Siemens and Rotan Power have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop and build a combined cycle power plant with a capacity of 660 megawatts (MW) at the Aboadze Power Enclave located in the western region. The MoU was signed today in the presence of Brigitte Zypries, the German Federal Minister of Economics and Energy, the Ghanaian Ministers of Finance and Energy Ken Ofori-Atta and Boakye Agyarko respectively.

Johannesburg, Dec 11, 2017

Flying to Cape Town? Travellers encouraged to swop baggage allowance for water from Jozi – using a voucher system

The annual festive season trek from Jo’burg to the sunny shores of Cape Town is gathering steam, but this year Gautengers will descend on a drought ravaged city and their presence will put even more strain on the dwindling water supply.

Johannesburg, Nov 15, 2017

Siemens creates opportunities for digitalization skills development across Africa

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is having a disruptive effect on economies and the development of digital skills is vital. There is an opportunity, especially in Africa, to embrace new and exponential technologies combined with human talent to accelerate industrialization and drive economic growth.

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