Photos: Samsung, Yaw Preko Inspires Young Footballers to Continue to Dream @ Samsung "Dream Camp"

Electronics giant  Samsung  has inspired  aspiring  young footballers to continue  dreaming at the stage three of the 'I See Your Dreams Campaign' at the Lizzy Sports Complex.

The exciting and fun filled event saw students from Kotobabi 3 & 4 schools engage in various activities  with local football legend and former Black Stars winger and AFCON bronze medalist, Yaw Preko.

Yaw Preko, who is also the head coach of the National U21 men's soccer team  took the young footballers through a football clinic where they were take through some professional football coaching and training. He also gave team a motivational speech to believe and keep dreaming. He also advised them to be disciplined and take their studies in school serious.

The two schools later clashed in friendly football match with Kotobabi 4 emerging victorious . Both teams were however presented with trophies from Samsung for their participation.

The day was climaxed with the viewing of the Black Stars game against  Algeria in the 2nd group stage game of the ongoing AFCON 2015 where the young footballers enjoyed the game with their football icon, Yaw Preko.

The day came to a perfect ending as Ghana's captain, 'Baby Jet' Asamoah Gyan clinched a crucial last minute goal to seal victory for Ghana to keep the Black Stars' hope of qualifying to the next stage of the competition alive.

Enjoy pictures from the Samsung 'Dream Camp' below.

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.

Women in Vodafone spend time with children suffering from cancer

Women in Vodafone (WIV) have visited the Children’s Oncology Ward at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to spend time with the children recovering from various types of cancer.

The group, made up of female staff of Vodafone Ghana, read to the children and also encouraged them to push through with their various treatments so they can fully recover. They presented books and assorted fruit baskets to the children aged 6 months to 13 years.

Vodafone Foundation earlier this year undertook major renovation works and created a world class child friendly Cancer Centre at the Korle Bu Teaching hospital. Some of the extensive construction work carried out included overhauling the entire sewage and roof; renovating bathroom and toilet facilities; creating a sterile treatment room, recreational area and a reading room for the children.

The leader of the team, Iris Owusu-Manu, said Women in Vodafone were committed to supporting vulnerable women and children. She was grateful for the support of Vodafone Foundation in making the Oncology Ward a child friendly environment and pledged Women in Vodafone will regularly visit the ward and support with the recovery of the children.

Women in Vodafone have in the past offered career guidance to some selected young girls in Accra. They have in the past also made donations to various groups and associations including the Country Side Orphanage in Bawjiase, the Central Region.

Samsung to Reward Customers Ahead of Christmas

Richard Nunepkeku - Marketing Manager for Consumer Electronics at Samsung Electronic West Africa

Samsung Electronics West Africa has announced that it will from November this month reward their cherished customers ahead of the Christmas season in a special end-consumer promotion. The promotion will reward consumers with instant gifts for buying Samsung products that make lives easier, convenient and more enjoyable.

The nationwide consumer promotion is simple and rewarding. Starting this November, any purchase of any of the Samsung Air-conditioner series comes with free brand new sleek Samsung Chief Hero Dual SIM phone.  Customers who buy the Samsung Smart Refrigerators depending on the model mix will also win instantly either a free Samsung Microwave Oven or Chief Hero phone.

Other appliance that will win customers fantastic prizes for their Christmas celebrations include the Samsung Smart Televisions with which depending on the model purchased the customer will get instant rewards ranging from free 32” Flat Screen Television Sets, Digital Home Theaters and Free Satellite Dish and Installation. Also, to keep homes clean this festive season Samsung is offering consumers who purchase any of their Washing Machines a free 1 kg or 2 kg detergent instantly.

According to the Marketing Manager for Consumer Electronics at Samsung Electronic West Africa, Richard Nunepkeku; ‘This offer is to give back to their cherished consumers this Yule season as they shop for their home and office electronics needs.

“Samsung products are built with the latest technology and renowned for durability, affordability, reliability and unique features that enhances consumer experiences. All the Samsung products on the market are also specially built for Africa and comes with a special 24-month warranty” Richard Continued.

He finally urged Ghanaians to continue to purchase Samsung products and promised more of such exclusive consumer oriented offers to follow.

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For further information, please visit the following pages: www.facebook.com/SamsungGhanaOfficial; www.samsung.com;  www.twitter.com/Samsung_Ghana

SAMSUNG TO REPLACE DAMAGED NOTE 3 HANDSETS THROUGH SAMSUNG PREMIUM

Samsung Electronics West Africa has announced that they will replace the handsets of note 3 customers who accidentally damage their screens through breakage or liquid damage for free.

According to the Business Leader for Handheld Products at Samsung Ghana, Jaspreet Singh, Samsung have listened to the market and to ensure that they continue to drive innovation, choice and value to their consumers, they have created an ecosystem focused on ensuring the future viability of their customers’ investment and security thus the Samsung Premium for Note 3 which includes the ADH Premium which is available to customers who have registered on the Samsung Premium through the ADH Application.

Jaspreet Singh, Business Leader for Handheld Products at Samsung Ghana

ADH Premium is an enhancement to the current ADH offering which gives Note 3 customers an additional Smart swap. This elite service for Note 3 consumers allows users to use the ADH premise but instead of two repair claims over the 24 month period, consumers who accidentally damage the screen of their Note 3will have it replaced twice over the period. To sign up for the service, Note 3 users are required to download the Samsung Premium ADH application from the Samsung App Store on their device and register. 

“At Samsung we are about creating a smarter lifestyle, one area that we are consistently focused on is service and creating a worry-free environment for our customers so that they have every confidence that their purchase and investment is protected,” said Jaspreet Singh.

Another feature of the SamsungPremium is the Smart Value with which Samsung guarantees a buy-back of their GALAXY Note 3 Smartphones for future Samsung devices. Under this smart value, users of the Note 3 who want to upgrade to the next Samsung GALAXY premium device in the future, are guaranteed a buy-back of up to 25%of the value of their old Note 3 Smartphone.

“We are always looking at new and innovative ways to ensure our customers have not only the very best in technology, but also offer customers these premium value added services. These initiatives are geared towards driving first class consumer experiences for now and for the future,” concludes Jaspreet

Samsung Empowers Journalists with GALAXY S4 Zoom

Samsung Electronics Ghana has presented ten Galaxy S4 Zoom Smartphones worth GHC12,500 and an amount of GHC5,000 to the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) as sponsorship for the 18^thAnnual GJA Awards, in a short presentation ceremony at the Accra International Press Centre.

The Sales Director for Handheld products at Samsung Ghana, Ryan Na said the decision to sponsor the awards was influenced by Samsung’s appreciationof the contributions of journalists towards the development of Ghana.“At Samsung we believe in excellence, and support any effort though which it is recognized or rewarded. The GJA Awards have over the years done just that, and this has proven to be very relevant to the development of journalism in Ghana.” Ryan noted.

“Samsung is and has always been a friend of the media and to reiterate our commitment to them, we have developed a tool to help lighten the work load of our journalists. Our new Galaxy S4 Zoom was designed with journalists and media practitioners in mind. With the new Galaxy S4 Zoom we hope our media men and women can now report the ‘Smart way’”. Ryan continued.

According to Ryan, as leaders in innovative technology,Samsung is proud to recognize how far the industry has evolved by adopting new technological advancement. He noted that, news travels faster today than ever, with increasing numbers in the online communities asjournalists are able to keep us updated with events and reports from all over the nation and from across the globe with a click of a button. He also assured journalists that Samsung will continue to develop new and innovative ways and devices to make their work easier and smarter.

The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Journalists Association, Mrs Mary Mensah and Mr. Rogking Clottey the Organizing Secretary of the GJA Awards who received the sponsorship on behalf of the association expressed their appreciation to Samsung, and called on other corporate entities to emulate their actions.

This year’s GJA Award is scheduled to take place on the Saturday, 2^nd November, 2013 at the Banquet Hall State House.