Vodafone Healthline gave my daughter a new lease of life

Elizabeth Owusu, mother of 15 years old Millicent Osei Bonsu, from Kumasi in the Ashanti Region who was missing out on Senior High School (SHS) due to scoliosis, a curved spine condition, is grateful for the intervention of the award winning television programme, Healthline.

Millicent developed the medical condition at the age of 13 and had since been living with excruciating back pain which made it difficult for her to sit for long hours. Her mother, who is a trader at Kumasi Central Market, was very worried about how she would raise money for the surgery, and most importantly how Millicent was going to write her Basic Education Certification Examination (BECE).

Her mother tried to raise funds for the surgery and got GHC 5,000 through her church in Abrepoh, Kumasi. This was still woefully inadequate and could not cater for the full cost of surgery her daughter needed.

“I was particularly worried about her education when she developed the problem. She was always in so much pain and I was troubled about how she was going to learn and write her BECE. My daughter would not have been able to continue her education but for the support of Vodafone Healthline”.

One year on, Millicent is doing remarkably well. She had good grades at the BECE and is now in her second year at the Kumasi Girls High School, offering General Arts with the hope of becoming a nurse in future.

Millicent is one of the many lives that have been transformed by Vodafone Ghana’s multiple award winning programme, Healthline. It remains the most awarded Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme in Ghana and continues to empower Ghanaians on health related issues. The programme sponsors people in need of urgent surgical operations and also educates Ghanaians on various health issues.

Scoliosis, according medical experts is abnormal condition that develops in children during puberty.

Entertainment reporters share excited expectations for this year’s ‘020’ live concert

As Vodafone Ghana gets ready to launch the biggest musical concert ‘020 live’, entertainment reporters and publicists are anticipating a big show with amazing performance from local and world artists. 020 live, arguably the biggest entertainment event on the Ghanaian entertainment calendar has become a look-forward to event on the music scene.

“I am expecting a big show this year,” says celebrity reporter and publicist Ameyaw Debrah adding that his experience on previous concerts has been awesome.

“Trey Songs and Ludacris have been my favourite; they were amazing and gave me lots of headlines and highlights,” adds Ameyaw who reports for ameyawdebrah.com.

Bernard Yaw Ashiadey of BFT Weekend believes the previous shows have been interesting especially the headline artists like top American rapper Ludacris.

Since 2011, telecommunications giant Vodafone Ghana has been organising the ‘020 Live’ concerts as part of its commitments to improving the music industry in Ghana. Last year, Ghanaians were entertained by the R&B superstar Ludacris and other big music stars such as Sarkodie, 4x4, Naeto C and Vodafone Icons winners Black n Peach.

According to the reporters, the ‘020 live’ concert has contributed a lot to the Ghanaian entertainment industry. “I think it is a fun event that most Ghanaians look up to as it has been an avenue for top international stars to come perform in Ghana,” says Ameyaw.

Bernard adds: “I think the show also increase revenue in the pockets of local artists and that is good. Also, as per every show a lot of people are employed to work on various aspects of the show, so more money in the pockets of Ghanaians.”

However, the two entertainment journalists were split on who will headline this year’s event. “I would love to see Usher, Beyoncé or Rihanna perform,” says Ameyaw.

“One man that I will be happy to see headline this year's show is Eminem. If Vodafone can bring Eminem to Ghana I will be very happy and wouldn't miss that show for anything,” disclosed Bernard.

Samsung to Rock Christmas Parties with GIGA SOUND

Samsung is set rock domestic Christmas Parties with their new and innovative digital audio system, the GIGA Sound. According to Samsung the digital audio device was introduced onto the Ghanaian to redefine home entertainment with unique features that can transform every music moment into a memorable one.

“Get the party started with the Premium Hi-fi Component Audio System’s Beat Waving and 3D Beat Lighting. Visualise the high-wattage sound and experience superior sound quality. See and feel the rhythm and beat through Beat Waving which illuminates the speaker in sync with the music transforms every party place into a nightclub. The 3D Beat Lighting also perfectly flashes lights and patterns that flow with the music to rock your Christmas parties like never before” – said Mr. Richard Nunekpeku, the Marketing Manager for Consumer Electronics at Samsung Ghana.

The Premium Hi-fi Component Audio System is also designed to give consumers the perfect opportunity to be the DJ of their Christmas party making hosting parties at home this festive season easier than ever the innovative DJ Beat function. According to Mr. Nunekpeku, this function is easy to use and it is designed to give consumers the opportunity to freely control each effect to enhance the sound of the music and party.

The new GIGA Sound also provides its users with fast and flexible MP3 creation from a range of audio sources. With the built-in EZ MP3 Maker, consumers can make high-quality MP3 files via CD ripping or recording from FM radio and AUX input. The audio system also comes with a radio recording timer feature which allows an automatic recording of radio programs. “You can start recording at a particular time that you’ve set and record only for a certain length of time as you like. Samsung Audio System will give you the opportunity to enjoy all your favourite Christmas radio programs without missing out irrespective of the time schedule.” – Mr. Nunekpeku noted.

“This Premium Hi-fi Component Audio System which comes with an unprecedented 30,720 PMPO (Peak Music Power Output) is the perfect sound system for every party this Christmas with an earth-shaking sound experience aimed at delivering mesmerizing sound that will bring you to your feet”, Mr. Nunekpeku added.

He further assured customers that, the latest Samsung GIGA Sound is currently available at all authorized Samsung dealer shops across the nation.

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Vodafone wins ‘Best Corporate Business’ at 2013 GUBA Awards

Ghana’s most reliable telecommunications network, Vodafone, over the weekend picked up ‘Best Corporate Business of the Year’ award at the Ghana UK-Based Achievement awards (GUBA) held in London. The high profile annual event celebrates the achievements of Ghanaians in the UK and the contributions of UK companies in Ghana.   

The ‘Best Corporate Business of the Year’ category was sponsored by Ghana’s High Commission in the UK and Amarjaro Ghana limited.  

Commenting on the award, the CEO for Vodafone Ghana, Haris Broumidis, said “We are very delighted to win this award and will continue to remain focused and passionate about giving our customers the most reliable connection to the things that are important to them. This award demonstrates our commitment to service excellence in everything we do and our resilience as a brand.

GUBA is endorsed by Ghana’s High Commission in the UK & Ireland and the British High Commission in Ghana.  

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Vodafone ‘Supreme lite’ gives customers value for money

Vodafone Ghana, has once again introduced a pioneering weekly offer known as the ‘Supreme Lite’ which offers Vodafone customers unlimited free calls to other Vodafone numbers and 100 percent bonus credit when they top-up with GHS 2 or more. The bonus credit can be used for calls to other networks, send messages and browse the internet

The ‘Supreme Lite’ offer is one of Vodafone Ghana’s value bundles designed to empower customers to stay connected to their loved ones at very affordable rates. Customers can enjoy the amazing deal by dialling ‘7171’.  

Vodafone Ghana is well noted for its innovative and customer oriented products which are tailored towards meeting the communication needs of its customers.

The telecommunications giant was awarded CIMG Marketing Oriented Company of the Year recently  based on its innovative products which are designed to meet the specific needs of its wide range of customers.

Samsung Opens Ultra-modern Brand Shop at Osu Mall

As part of a bigger strategy to maintain its position as the largest electronics company in Africa and to ensure consumers have easy access to world-class innovative electronic appliance and smart devices, Samsung Electronics Ghana has opened an ultramodern Brand Shop at the plush Osu Mall to give customers a world class shopping experience in a luxurious shopping environment this Christmas.

The Brand Shop will give customers their one stop shop to purchase Samsung full range of products to meet their needs with product line-up ranging from audio-visual, home appliance, mobile phones and IT products. This premium brand shop will also enhance its service delivery by taking care of the needs of every customer.

"This Samsung brand shop is offering our customers the full Samsung premium experience across our digital appliances and smart phones category," said Richard Nunekpeku Marketing Manager for Consumer Electronics at Samsung Ghana. This will provide the consumer with a stimulating environment in which to discover the full spectrum of Samsung's world-class offerings in one easily-accessible location," Richard added.

According to Richard, the store is manned by fully trained and experienced Samsung staff who will take cherished customers through the whole Samsung experience. About the location Richard said; “We realized that Osu has become is a major commercial hub in the capital and thus as a brand that cares about our customers we wanted to provide them with the convenience of shopping in a luxurious and easy-to-access environment closer to them. We believe that the location of the Brand Shop at the Osu Mall will give our cherished customers the ease of access in a relaxed environment for the needed shopping satisfaction. 

The shop will have a product experience zone with the full range of Samsung Digital Appliances, Smart phones, Tablets, Note, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Mobile Communications, laptops and other accessories making it the ultimate shopping destination for everyone this Christmas. The Brand Store will also give customers the exclusive opportunities to experience the latest range of Samsung’s luxury products which include the 85” Ultra High Definition Television (UHD TV), the world’s fastest cooling Jet Engine Air Conditioner and the ultimate four compartment T9000 Refrigerator. 

Samsung continue to expand has its customer care centres across West Africa and this new the Samsung Brand Shop comes at a time when Samsung has shifted its attention to Africa, as the company grows its market share across consumer electronics and mobile segments

Samsung Redefines Flexibility in Kitchen with New Four Door Smart Refrigerator

Samsung Electronics West Africa has announced its expanded line-up of premium home appliance for the kitchen,  the four-door T9000 Smart Refrigerator that bring unmatched ease of use, convenience, organization and style to the kitchen.

"As the world’s fastest growing appliance brand, Samsung's award-winning products deliver the flexibility that busy families not only need in the ki

tchen, but also want," said Richard Nunekpeku, Marketing Manager for Consumer Electronics at Samsung Ghana. "Our latest four-door smart refrigerator with unsurpassed fresh food storage will transform the storing food and drinks at home easier and more fun."

“The T9000 smart refrigerator which is the world’s largest provides 819L storage capacity.  The 543L fridge and 276L freezer is designed to enable consumers store all sizes and all kinds of foods, enriching their eating lifestyle without having to worry about available fridge space when purchasing groceries or food stuff”. Richard added. “The wide space of the fridge compartment allows consumers to store and take them out without shuffling around food items. It takes you less effort to store heavy frozen food by storing them into the low-height freezer.

In addition to being flexible and stunningly beautiful, this refrigerator also performs. To help ensure optimal temperature and humidity control, as well as performance in each of the fresh food zones, the T9000 has Samsung's Triple Cooling system. This unique cooling technology ensures that commercial grade humidity levels are maintained in the fresh food compartments with the help of two compressors, three evaporators and an array of sensors to keep produce fresher longer.

According the Richard, Separate cooling system maintains optimum temperature for each of the three compartments while giving consumers the opportunity regulate each compartment independently. Also, the separate cooling compartment does not allow odour to be transferred, keeping the original freshness.

Speaking on the premium luxury design Richard said the T9000 has a timeless design that will never lose its value of beauty even if the design trend changes. The smooth silver contoured body and real metal handle raises value to redefine luxury and elegance in your kitchen. 

“Using 13 Smart Sensors, the T900  monitor internal and external temperature, maintaining optimal freshness inside.” Richard said. During the day when a user opens the door frequently and external temperature is high, compressor increases its speed to cool down internal temperature. And compressor runs slowly at the night when temperature is low, humidity is high, and door opening frequency is low and in effect saves energy and money. It also has the LCD CoolSelect Plus that delivers four pre-set optimum temperature settings. By selecting the pre-set temperature, you can keep items fresher, longer and in optimal temperatures.

The T9000 Smart Refrigerator has a unique internal design to optimize the store of all your food stuff and other groceries. With foldable and easy slide shelves, adjustments can always be made to make room for all items irrespective of the size. The to adjust for huge guards and counter crispers also allows the consumer to keep fruits and vegetables conveniently and also remove without bending. It also comes with exclusive features including Water Dispenser, Ice Maker, Triple LED lighting and an Easy Freezer Guard.

“The T9000 Smart Refrigerator is here to make lives easier and also to transform our kitchens. We believe that every home should get one to experience true premium luxury in food storage.” – Richard concluded.

Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways Announce New Summer Schedule

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. today outlined details of a new joint venture flight schedule beginning summer 2014, aligning their services and offering more flight choices for travellers on both sides of the Atlantic.

The two airlines are putting the customer at the forefront of their partnership with the new schedule that starts March 30, 2014, combining their slots at London Heathrow to offer maximum customer convenience, particularly for business travellers.

Beginning, April 2, 2014, Delta will move its arrival and departure terminal for several important business markets to join Virgin Atlantic in Heathrow Terminal 3. This includes its London to New York-JFK, London to Boston, and new London to Seattle services and means the two airlines will co-locate on all New York and Boston flights to London Heathrow. The move will allow for convenient connections and a seamless customer experience for customers flying with Virgin and Delta, including access to Virgin Atlantic’s award winning Clubhouse for all business class passengers. 

 “We are working on a series of improvements to enhance the travel experience for our customers,” said Craig Kreeger, Virgin Atlantic’s CEO. “We already co-locate together at New York’s JFK airport and moving some of Delta’s key business flights to join Virgin Atlantic at Heathrow’s Terminal 3 will enhance convenience, and reduce connection times. This demonstrates how our new partnership is going to be making a real difference for customers.”

Delta, in co-operation with Virgin Atlantic, will also operate a second daily service between London Heathrow and Detroit Metropolitan Airport effective June 2, 2014. The service will be particularly appealing to corporate customers needing an early morning arrival into London while offering more schedule choice for customers between London and the U.S. Midwest.  

This additional flight will complement Delta’s previously announced new West Coast route between Seattle and London Heathrow, which will launch on March 30, 2014.

Virgin Atlantic is also making significant schedule changes. It is moving its VS1 Heathrow to Newark service from a late afternoon departure to a morning departure. This flight will be particularly attractive to business travellers: it will allow ‘same-day meetings’ to be held in the New Jersey area, while an earlier departure on the return flight means passengers can be in central London for the start of the working day.

This service is part of nine daily flights between London Heathrow and the New York area by the joint venture partners. The new schedule will include departures every 30 minutes during the early evening peak and then hourly until 10.30 p.m. from New York-JFK to London Heathrow and a spread of seven daily flights from London Heathrow to New York-JFK, including two late afternoon and early evening departures.  It also includes two conveniently timed departures to and from Newark.

Virgin Atlantic has also retimed its Heathrow to Boston service to depart two hours later in the afternoon. This offers more flexibility for the two airlines’ customers with Delta’s Heathrow to Boston service departing in the morning. Virgin Atlantic’s evening departure from Boston will also move two hours later, giving greater schedule choice to travellers.

 “A key reason for our joint venture was to offer customers more choice and convenient schedules, especially for our business travellers,” said Ed Bastian, Delta’s president. “With our Seattle service, Delta will add its sixth nonstop destination between London and the United States. Combined the Delta-Virgin partnership now offers our customers 33 daily nonstop flights across the Atlantic.”

In September Delta and Virgin Atlantic welcomed the decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to approve the carriers’ joint venture by granting antitrust immunity on routes between North America and the UK. This ruling confirmed the clear consumer benefits of the partnership, enabling the airlines to deepen their cooperation, offering more flight choices for travellers on both sides of the Atlantic and improving the travel options for business customers in the New York to London market.

The airlines’ customers benefit from a high-quality and complementary travel experience with passenger service being an absolute priority for both airlines. For the business traveller Delta and Virgin Atlantic’s business class uniquely includes forward-facing fully flat-bed seats, all with direct aisle access on every flight.

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Notes to editors

·         Delta Air Lines first flight from Seattle to London Heathrow will be on 29^th March 2014 and the start of the second daily service from Detroit to London Heathrow will be June 1^st  2014 (timings in above release are first UK departures.)

·         Timings of the new services from both airlines are as follows:

Flight number	Route	Departure Time	Arrival Time
DL 37	Seattle-London Heathrow	6.40 p.m.	12.05 p.m. (following day)
DL 36	London  Heathrow-Seattle	12.20 p.m.	2.40 p.m.
DL 56	Detroit – London Heathrow	10.25 p.m.	11.05 a.m (following day)
DL  57	London Heathrow - Detroit	1.05 p.m.	4.05 p.m.
VS 1	London Heathrow - Newark	9.45am	12.35pm
VS 2	Newark – London Heathrow	7.30pm	7.30am (following day)
VS 11	London Heathrow - Boston	5.10pm	7.40pm
VS 12	Boston – London Heathrow	9.40pm	9.10am (following day)

About Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines serves more than 160 million customers each year. Delta was named by Fortune magazine as the most admired airline worldwide in its 2013 World’s Most Admired Companies airline industry list, topping the list for the second time in three years. With an industry-leading global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 314 destinations in 58 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs nearly 80,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 700 aircraft. The airline is a founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance and participates in the industry’s leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 15,000 daily flights, with hubs in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-LaGuardia, New York-JFK, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City and Tokyo-Narita. Delta is investing more than $3 billion in airport facilities and global products, services and technology to enhance the customer experience in the air and on the ground. Additional information is available on delta.com, Twitter @Delta, Google.com/+Delta and Facebook.com/delta.

About Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic was founded by Sir Richard Branson in 1984. The airline flies over 5.5m passengers every year to 35 destinations worldwide, including locations across North America, the Caribbean, Africa, south and east Asia, and Australia.  Some of its most recent additions to its flying network include Cancun, Vancouver and Mumbai. 

Virgin Atlantic has enjoyed huge popularity, winning top business, consumer and trade awards from around the world and was recently awarded Best Long Haul Airline and Best Airline Lounge at The Daily Telegraph Ultratravel awards. The airline has pioneered a range of innovations setting new standards of service, which its competitors have subsequently sought to follow. Despite Virgin Atlantic’s growth the service still remains customer driven with an emphasis on value for money, quality, fun and innovation.

Virgin Atlantic currently has a fleet of aircraft which includes 747-400s, A340-300s, A340-600, A330-300s and A320s. The airline is expecting delivery of 16 Boeing 787 Dreamliners from 2014.   

Communication on KNUST campus made easy with Vodafone Ghana’s MNotify

A group of App developers at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and members of the Vodafone Tech Hub, Ghana’s first technology and innovation center, have built a web-based SMS notification platform to assist the University authorities communicate with students.Known as M-notify, the platform allows the administrators of the University to send targeted messages to the entire student base and various groups using unique sender ID. Information on registration as well as critical and urgent security alerts are all now communicated to students using M-notify.

Following poor attendance to one of their Computer Science meetings, Godwin Amefia and Ronald Tagoe, both third year students identified communication gaps and thought about the web-based SMS notification platform as a solution. 

Commenting on the application, the Dean of Students at the KNUST, Dr. Kofi Owusu-Daakuwas grateful to Vodafone Ghana for supporting ‘Paperless Communication’ in the University. He explained, “Sharing information with students is now more effective and cheaper; as we are able to reach the entire students base via SMS in less than five minutes. We are also able to share information quickly with specific student groupings in Departments, Faculties and Colleges about meetings, changes in calendar events, venues etc. This system has virtually come to replace the era of paper advertisements which had scarred, defaced our edifices and littered our grounds.”

The Vice Chancellor of KNUST, Prof W.O. Ellis, is particularly proud the innovative solution was developed by students of KNUST; for him that is what a University of Science & Technology should all be about.  “In line with our innovative vision, Vodafone is providing each student access to 3600Mb data, 2400 minutes Vodafone to Vodafone calls and 960 text messages in a year all for less than 10 pesewas a day.  It should improve security as students can support each other in emergency situations; and also call security hotlines.”

The Head of Strategy and Innovation for Vodafone Ghana, Julius Owusu-Kyerematen is hopeful the unique partnership between Vodafone and KNUST will continue to develop to the mutual advantage of both institutions. “The Vodafone Tech Hub on KNUST campus provides a unique environment where like-minded and focused technology entrepreneurs meet, network and collaborate. It is a win-win for both KNUST and Vodafone Ghana because we are both passionate about innovation and creativity,” he emphasized.

Vodafone Ghana furnished the Tech Hub and provided the equipment including servers, computers, smart phones and internet connectivity about a year ago, giving students a chance to translate their knowledge from class into tangible results.

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About Vodafone Ghana

Vodafone Ghana is the most awarded telecoms company in Ghana, winning amongst others, Best Telecoms Brand for three successive years and CIMG Marketing Oriented Company of the Year. We are a total communications solutions provider - mobile, fixed lines, internet, voice and data and provide unmatched service for fixed line and internet services. We are the leader and the first choice for all Ghanaians.

We are an operating company of Vodafone Group Plc, the most valuable telecoms brand in the world and one of the most valuable global brands with significant presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the United States.

Stone Bwoy, Joey B, T Phlow and Ryan to Shake Campus at #DoMoreGh Prize Presentation

On Friday 15^th November at the Alex Kwapong Hostel, University of Ghana, Vodafone Ghana will shake the campus with ground breaking performances from their favorite music artistes at the prize presentation of the #DoMoreGH campaign. The event will feature Stone Bwoi, Joey B, T- Phlow and Ryan- the winner of the Vodafone Icons - Street Edition.

The #Do MoreGH campaign is an online campaign introduced by Vodafone some months back to empower Ghanaians on social media platforms to do more with their lives. People were encouraged to share their aspirations and dreams with Vodafone on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and win fantastic prizes including cash rewards that will enable them achieve those dreams.

The #DoMoreGH is one of the various initiatives the telecommunications giant introduced as part of its yearlong brand campaign which reiterate the company’s commitment to providing a reliable network that empowers and inspires customers to do more with their lives.

At the prize presentation on the University of Ghana campus on Friday, the first three winners will receive their cash prizes which will help them achieve their aspirations.The event will come to a climax with a music show, which will feature amazing performances by Stone Bwoi, Joey B, T -Phlow and Ryan - the winner of the Vodafone Icons - Street Edition. Deborah Venessa will be Mc for the day with DJ Vyrusky handling the turn tables

Delta Introduces Full Flat-Bed Seats between Accra and New York-JFK

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has introduced its new full flat-bed BusinessElite seats on flights between Accra’s Kotoka International Airport and New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport.

Delta will offer 400 full flat-bed seats per week for the business customer.  In addition Delta has also invested in its economy class with seats that provide additional legroom, adjustable headrests, personal in-seat entertainment screens with over 350 films, 250 TV shows, 100 hours of HBO, 4,500 songs and 30 games as well as USB power at each seat.   Delta operates a five time weekly nonstop service between Accra and New York-JFK with a Boeing 767-300ER over the winter as well as a three weekly service between Accra and Monrovia, Liberia. 

“Delta’s frequent business travellers tell us that the comfort of flat-bed seats with direct aisle access is a must have on flights to and from the U.S.,” said Perry Cantarutti, Delta’s senior vice president Europe, Middle East and Africa.  “The design of Delta’s new BusinessElite seats optimizes each passenger’s space, giving them privacy to work or relax in order to arrive at their destination ready for a day’s business.”

Customers flying in BusinessElite on Delta flights between Accra and New York-JFK will enjoy forward-facing seats that convert to a 180-degree fully flat-bed and offer direct aisle access in a 1x2x1 configuration.  All feature a 10.6” individual screen and a broad range of on demand entertainment in addition to 110v AC power source and USB port.

Delta is also offering Westin Heavenly In-Flight bedding, designed and manufactured exclusively for Delta by Westin Hotels & Resorts, in BusinessElite. In addition to the new Westin Heavenly In-Flight bedding, BusinessElite passengers will receive Delta’s new amenity kit featuring Tumi and Malin+Goetz products such as Neroli Hand & Body Lotion and Lip Moisturizer, a Tumi eye mask, socks, shoe horn, shoe polish, comb, dental kit, tissues, antibacterial wipes, earplugs and a pen. The products will be contained in a Tumi case made from the brand's exclusive, virtually abrasion-proof ballistic nylon fabric.

This investment can also be seen on the ground, with BusinessElite customers travelling from New York being able to enjoy the newly extended Terminal 4 with a new Delta Sky Club which features a Sky Deck – an outdoor airport terrace offering unprecedented runway views.    From New York, passengers can conveniently connect to over 60 onwards destinations in the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.

“There are strong business ties between Ghana and the United States and we continue to see a growing demand for premium travel on the trans-Atlantic,” said Bobby Bryan, Delta’s commercial  manager West and East Africa. “These product improvements will further enhance the overall customer experience for business travelers across Delta’s core business markets including Accra.”

Additionally, customers flying in Economy Comfort, Delta’s premium economy service, benefit from up to four additional inches of legroom and 50 percent more recline than Delta’s standard international Economy class seats. Customers seated in Economy Comfort also board early and enjoy complimentary spirits throughout the flight. 

Delta now operates service to five African cities in five countries with all the widebody aircraft featuring the full flat-bed business seat and enhanced economy class.  Delta has grown from 22 weekly departures to and from Africa in December 2006 to more than 40 planned for winter 2013.  Through the hubs in Atlanta and New York-JFK, Delta offers an unsurpassed network of hundreds of convenient onward connections. 

2013 winner for Vodafone Icons officially signs recording deal Universal Records

CIMG Marketing Oriented Company of the Year, Vodafone Ghana has delivered on its promise of a recording deal with Universal Records for this year’s winner of Icons, Street edition.  Ryan Korsah, has penciled his signature and joins the international record label, which manages global heavy weights such as Black Eyed Peas, Rick Ross, Kelly Rowland and Drake just to mention a few.

The Managing Director of Universal Records, Randall Abrahams at the official signing ceremony said “Universal Music ZA and Sub-Saharan Africa is very excited to welcome Ryan to the Universal family. We are passionate about developing music in Africa and look forward to honing and developing a Ghanaian talent.”

Chief Marketing Officer for Vodafone Ghana, Uche Ofodile, said “Vodafone is very proud to be making such a significant contribution to the Ghanaian music industry and changing the lives of young artistes like Ryan. Our partnership with the world’s record label will take Ryan and Ghana music to the next level on the international stage.

Ryan, emerged winner for the 13 weeks competition which saw the display of great talents from all finalists. He went home with the biggest prize package ever in the history of reality shows in Ghana valued at GHC 250,000.  It included a brand spanking new KIA Sportage SUV, GHC 50,000, Samsung products and the enviable record deal with Universal records.

His first single ‘I no care’ is already out and available on Vodafone’s music portal, Vodafonelive.com.gh. He is presently in South Africa shooting the music video for his single and putting final touches to his album. 

SAMSUNG BRINGS A NEW TWIST TO FASHION

Samsung Electronics West Africa offered the Fashion Designers, Models and fashion lovers at the just ended Glitz African Fashion Week (#GAFW) a new look at fashion through the eyes of their new and innovative GALAXY Note 10.1 and GALAXY Note 3 with the glamorous Smart Watch accessory an initiative inspired by Samsung’s global Accelerating Discoveries and Possibilities philosophy.

Samsung was featured on the runway during the Samsung Moment Runway Show, when world class models walked the runway with Samsung GALAXY Smartphones and accessories to bring out the fashion twist to these devices and how they compliment modern fashion trends. The event which was trending live on twitter engaged the audience in the Samsung Runway Snap with which they took pictures with their Samsung GALAXY Smartphones during the various runway events and shared it live during the various runway shows during the #GAFW.

Samsung also gave participants at this year’s #GAFW the opportunity to get a free digital sketch of themselves with the GALAXY Note 3 and Note 10.1. The experience saw a lot of fashion enthusiasts visit the Samsung stand to get a sketch. The media was not left out of the excitement as they also had the Samsung Media Lounge - a hi-tech area where the media they were able to report live from the venue and also upload stories from the event to their websites with hi-tech gadgets supported by hi-speed Wi-Fi internet. "Just as Samsung connects the continent through technology, it now has the opportunity to create a conversation through fashion," says Jaspreet Singh Business Leader for Handheld Products at Samsung Electronics West Africa.

Samsung is truly marrying tech and fashion as designers the world over continue to design great accessories to compliment latest Samsung Smartphones and accessories and Samsung has a growing global relationship with fashion. Recent collaborations include a limited-edition crowd-sourced designed handbag by Alexander Wang (NY), and accessory designs by Moschino (Milan), Nicholas Kirkwood (London) and the Korean label, Kuho womens wear.

The #GAFW was held at the Accra International Conference Center from 7^th to the 9^th of November, 2013. The show is the participation of over 30 fashion designers from across the globe.