Tech Meets Fashion as Samsung Hits the Runway at the GAFW

It was all glitz and glamour at the Glitz African Fashion Week (#GAFW) when tech met fashion on the runway during the Samsung Moment session of the night. Top class models under the coordination of the Executive Producer of the #GAFW, Claudia Lumor walked the runway to display a unique blend of fashion and Smartphones.

The Samsung Moment got the crowd cheering as models walked the runway with their sleek Samsung GALAXY Note 3 + Gear talking pictures, making phone calls and taking notes. This display was a great step in the merger of technology and fashion.

The audience had their Samsung Smartphones up to record and take snaps of all the fun and excitement on the runway to also participate in the Samsung Runway Snaps. This was an opportunity for the audience to share their experience at the event which was trending live via #SamsungGlitz and #GAFW on Twitter.  

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

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SARAH CHRISTIAN TO DESIGN FOR SAMSUNG SMARTPHONES AND ACCESSORIES

Sarah Christian a renowned Ghanaian Fashion Designer has disclosed her interest in designing new accessories for the Samsung GALAXY Gear and Note 3 Smartphones.

The designer who put up an exquisite runway show on the first day of  the ongoing GLITZ African Fashion Week (#GAFW) said she loves how Samsung’s innovative smart devices are uniquely designed and hope to compliment them by adding a touch of real African spice to make it even more attractive for the wardrobe.

According to Sarah Christian, technology and fashion have a lot in common and believes if the two are properly merged, fashion will be redefined and taken to a whole new level. She however hopes the Smartphone giant will provide her the best opportunity to show the world her unique skill and dream of transforming our Smartphones to something more than a device but a fashion accessory. 

Samsung are major sponsors at this year’s #GAFW and is sponsoring the event with their latest GALAXY Note 3 and GALAXY Note 10.1 devices.  The Smartphones giants believe that with the introduction of these new devices, fashion designers will go digital and design on the go.

Customers of Vodafone Ghana get free calls, sms and data on ‘Free Weekend’ Offer

CIMG Marketing Oriented Company of the Year, Vodafone Ghana continues to give their customers’ more value with the ‘Free Weekend’ offer which gives back to them the same amount of talk time they spent during the week to use on weekends for free.  

The offer is not only limited to talk time, customers can also get back whatever they spent on sms (text messages) and internet usage from Monday to Friday. This means customers on every Saturday and Sunday can use their ‘Weekend Offer’ to browse the internet, send text messages and call their friends and family on Ghana’s most reliable network.

In order to enjoy this amazing offer which gives value for money, Vodafone customers will have to dial 525 and register for free. Vodafone Ghana is well noted for having introduced several firsts unto the Ghanaian market including value offer bundles. The ‘Free Weekend offer’ is to empower customers to do more with their friends and family.

Vodafone Ghana remains Ghana’s most reliable network offering quality network coverage and meeting the National Communications Authority’s (NCA) benchmarks on quality service. 

Vodafone Healthline calls for questions ahead of Season 4

Multiple award winning television programme, Vodafone Healthline is urging Ghanaians to send in their questions on various health conditions to the short code ‘1788’ across all networks. The questions from will drive and inform the content for the entire 13 episodes which airs soon on various local television networks.

Vodafone Ghana’s Healthline, since it was launched in June 2011, has made a huge impact across all ten regions of the country.  A few weeks ago Vodafone Ghana announced fans of the programme had contributed over GHC 15,000 to support the programme. The TV show which is aimed at empowering Ghanaians by giving them access to health information, has not only brought credible and reliable health information into their homes, it has also saved tens of lives across the country, by sponsoring the treatment of many patients who were in need of urgent medical care, but could not afford it. Some of the patients were even flown abroad for their surgeries.

Vodafone Healthline Television series remains the most awarded Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in Ghana, having won 12 local and international awards, including CIMG Television Programme of the Year for two years in a row.

The success of Healthline informed the introduction of Healthline  255, a medical Call Centre, run by doctors and nurses and powered by the world’s best triage system, which guarantees accurate medical advice. Healthline 255 is the first of its kind in Africa and provides expert medical advice to people in need of quality healthcare from the convenience of their phones. It opens daily from 4pm to 10pm including Sundays and public holidays.

Vodafone rewards children for giving value to GHC1

In these times of austerity measures and economic hardships particularly with the rise in utility tariffs and fuel, every single cedi counts and can make a huge difference.

Vodafone Ghana’s One Ghana Writing competition is one such initiative which is giving real value to money by encouraging creativity and thoughtful spending among children. Last week the telecom giant paid a surprise visit to some basic schools to reward the children for their creative entries.

Hundreds of entries have so far been received from various basic schools nationwide and the creativity among the children was very refreshing. It was interesting to note that the bulk of the entries from the children said they would GHC 1 to buy mobile top up as most of them owned mobile phones.

However some of the interesting ideas that were rewarded included an entry from a 13 year old pupil of Datus School Complex who said he would give GHC 1 to President Mahama to feed two additional children for the School Feeding Programme. Baba Shadow said he had heard on radio that it cost 40 peswas to feed a child for the programme.

David Owiredu, a pupil of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic School said he would use GHC 1 to buy seeds and plant trees in his neighbourhood to check erosion and the depletion of the ozone layer.

There were several other entries which were touched on recycling. For instance Maruf Osman, a class six pupil of the Perfect Primary School in Dome Pillar II said he would use GHC1 to buy empty milk tins and build a toy car. At the presentation ceremony, Maruf said his dream was to be an auto-engineer and therefore looked forward to building vehicles in the future.

For their prizes the children each received a fully connected Samsung Galaxy table from Vodafone and Samsung. Vodafone Ghana and Sumsung a few weeks back launched the competition targeted at children below the age of 15 to encourage them to give value to GHC 1.

To submit an entry, Vodafone is asking all children to write on what they can do with GHC1 and include any used Vodafone top up card from their parents. They can either post it to Vodafone or drop it in any of their retail shops nationwide. A panel of judges which includes a child psychologist has been constituted to look out for the most innovate, original and realistic ideas. Vodafone and Samsung are presently on a roadshows to basic schools to reward.

Vodafone’s One Ghana bundle offer took the Ghanaian market by storm in 2011. At the 2013 CIMG Awards, One Ghana was singled out and acknowledged for its uniqueness on the market. In September 2013, Vodafone re-launched the new and improved offer with the addition of 100 free SMS, 5 minutes talk time to other networks and 20 megabits of data to the original offer of 100 minutes for 1 Ghana Cedi.

Customers can subscribe to the offer by dialling 7272 and follow the voice prompt; they need a minimum of 1 Ghana Cedi to enjoy this incredible offer. 

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 CORPORATE LEAGUE ENDS IN ACCRA

The second edition of the Samsung Corporate League has just ended at the Lizzy Sports Complex, with Forewin Ghana Limited and Azar Group emerging as champions for the Premiership and Championship leagues respectively.

Speaking at the awards ceremony, the Marketing Manager for Consumer Electronics at Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Richard Nunekpeku reiterated Samsung’s interest in contributing to the competition. He stated “We at Samsung strive for a healthy and a fit working environment and believe the Samsung Corporate Football League provides the corporate community with these vital prerequisites. We also view consistent sports sponsorship as a vital way of contributing to sports world both in Ghana and the rest of the world.”

He continued to reaffirm Samsung’s interest in the development of the beautiful game and said the electronics giants have played a key role in sports development on the Africa continent in recent years with its flagship annual youth sports programme dubbed ‘Samsung-Chelsea Youth Football Clinic’. This activity gives young children a unique opportunity to be part of the famous Chelsea Football Training Programme.

“Samsung’s sponsorship of the Chelsea Football Club, IAAF World Championship games, the London Games of 2012, the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio and the African Cup of Nations all bear testimony to our commitment to sports all over the world”, Richard added.

The event which is under the management of Marcel Desailly Investment Ltd, is aimed at providing companies and working individuals with a platform to engage in structured competition. It is also to promote the health and well-being of the participants and help promote team building by facilitating the involvement and commitment of every player towards the achievement of results. The Corporate League also seeks to provide networking opportunities, foster teamwork, build morale, general exercise and is designed for only gainfully employed persons above the age of 25.

This year’s edition of the Samsung Corporate Football League saw the participation of 28 corporate organizations split into two leagues of 14 teams each.

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.