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Johannesburg, South Africa, 2009-Jul-09

Siemens wins orders of about €1 billion for 2010 World Cup

Eighty percent of orders from energy projects in South Africa – Energy needs in Africa immense

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Johannesburg, South Africa, Jul 09, 2009

Siemens to provide 37 hospitals and 300 clinics in South Africa with healthcare IT software

Siemens Healthcare has been awarded to provide a hospital information system to 37 hospitals and about 300 clinics throughout the Gauteng Department of Health (Gauteng DoH) in South Africa. The order volume is about €18 million and the system will be implemented within the next three years.

Johannesburg, South Africa, Jul 09, 2009

Stuart Clarkson new CEO of Siemens South Africa

Siemens South Africa has announced the appointment of Stuart Clarkson as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 July 2009, replacing outgoing CEO Siegmar Proebstl, who returns to Siemens in Germany.

Johannesburg, South Africa, Jul 09, 2009

Siemens wins orders of about €1 billion in advance of the 2010 World Cup - Eighty percent of orders from energy projects in South Africa – Energy needs in Africa immense

Siemens AG has landed orders totaling about €1 billion for infrastructure projects in advance of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Most of these orders are connected with the expansion of the country’s energy infrastructure. “Our infrastructure solutions are supporting our partners in South Africa in ensuring the 2010 World Cup will be an emotional highlight for the country,” said Siegfried Russwurm, the member of Siemens’ Managing Board who is responsible for the company’s activities in Africa.

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Desertec – A visionary project for renewable energies - Sketch of possible infrastructure for a sustainable supply of power

Soccer tournament in South Africa - The opening ceremony of the Confederations Cup 2009 in Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg

Well on the way to World Cup 2010 - The sun rises over the construction site of the African Renaissance Stadium in Cape Town

Unique acoustic backdrop for the games - South African fans root for their team with traditional vuvuzela noisemakers.

Soccer fever on the Cape - South African fans cheer their team on with brightly colored flags and vocal support

Until we meet again in South Africa - The closing ceremony of the Confederations Cup in Johannesburg’s Ellis Park Stadium

Siemens wins orders of about €1 billion for 2010 World Cup - Eighty percent of orders from energy projects in South Africa – Energy needs in Africa immense

With the illumination of “The Arch” at Durban Stadium - OSRAM realized the biggest LED-project in South Africa

Dirk Hoke

Lighting Africa - Electricity filling station in Mbita

Siemens wins orders of about €1 billion for 2010 World Cup - Eighty percent of orders from energy projects in South Africa

Siemens wins orders of about €1 billion for 2010 World Cup - Eighty percent of orders from energy projects in South Africa

Siemens wins orders of about €1 billion for 2010 World Cup - Eighty percent of orders from energy projects in South Africa

Graham Boyle

Stuart Clarkson

Lighting Africa - Energy-saving lamps on the equator

Lighting Africa - The light fishermen

Siemens and the Soccer World Cup

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