The heir apparent to the Samsung throne and current vice-Chairman, Lee Jay-yong, is currently facing charges of bribery and embezzlement in his home country of South Korea.
Prosecutors have indicted Lee on the charges, with the de-facto hed of the giant global electronic appliances corporation accused of paying bribes to receive government favours from the administration of former President Park Geun-hye.
A huge part of the past is coming back to this modern world, courtesy of Nokia, who are set to relaunch perhaps the most famous phone of all time, the Nokia 3310.
The 3310 was incredibly popular from the moment it was launched in 2000, and was a must have phone for years due to its durability and the strength of its battery, which has always been Nokia’s number one feature.
Samsung have found themselves at the centre of yet another safety scandal after the company was forced to recall nearly 3m washing machines following massive complaints of explosions from users.
Over 2.8m washing machines have been recalled in the US, with a statement from the The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) noting that over 733 complaints of the top of the washing machines flying off during use have been recorded, leading to numerous injuries.
Employees of Samsung Electronics West Africa (SEWA) have as part of their Employee Volunteer Programme, educated students of Dago L/A Basic School in the Akuapim South District on the Cholera and the deadly Ebola diseases.
The company also used the opportunity to educate the students on personal hygiene as that is the primary preventive measure in fighting against both the Cholera and Ebola endemic. This was done with the help of a district Public Health personnel who advised the student to wash their hands regularly with soap under running water.
Employees of the Accra office of SEWA also donated over 40 bottles of large sized Hand Sanitizers to the school for their use as well as to boost personal hygiene. Other items donated were stationery, fruit juice and noodles.
The Director for Mobile at Samsung Electronics West Africa (SEWA), Jaspreet Singh, has said the electronics giants are poised to give everyone the opportunity to live a smarter life and be part of the fast-growing digital community by providing them with good quality Smartphones at affordable prices.
SEWA announced a new special price offer for two of its models under the Galaxy range; the Galaxy Ace 3 and Galaxy Trendlite with new prices of GHS 279 and GHS 349 respectively. Jaspreet said this is a step in the right direction towards Samsung’s goal at ensuring everyone has access to good quality Smartphone at an affordable price.
Samsung Electronics West Africa (SEWA) is giving everyone the opportunity to share in Ghana’s passion for the beautiful game this season. The electronics giants are doing so by offering supporters who purchase their range of Galaxy Tabs,a free DSTV Mobile Drifta with 3monthsfree subscription including selected SuperSports channels to enable them to enjoy free matches right in the palm of their hands.
Starting now, customers who purchase the Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, Tab 3 10.1 and Galaxy Note 8.0 will get a free DSTV Mobile Drifta with free 3months subscription to 14 exciting channels including SuperSports 9, SuperSports Blitz and SuperSports Select to enjoy the passions and thrills of their favourite game during this football season while consumers who will buy selected models of Galaxy Tab 7.0 will get a free Book Cover instantly.
As part of the promotion, Samsung has also set up activation stands at the Accra Mall and other selected locations across the nation to give consumers an opportunity to engage in fun activities and games that can win them instant prizes during this season of the beautiful game.
We live in an age in which consumer satisfaction is of utter importance and understanding the consumer’s needs and the way they commune around technology is essential. It is this paradigm shift that has many organizations revising their marketing strategies and communication platforms to identify and meet the needs of the local customer. A one size fits all approach is doomed to fail. What drives consumers to adopt a concept, a service or a product is all about what’s in it for them – the more relevant to their lifestyle, the higher the value add, the better the deal.
This is according to Thabiet Allie, head of Content and Services at Samsung Electronics Africa, who explains that a value proposition is the sum total of the offerings and experiences delivered to customers during their interactions with a brand. “Samsung Electronics aims to develop ecosystems aligned with our consumers’ lifestyles and form the perfect partnerships with our devices”
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 … Read more
Samsung is set to end some of our home quarrels on what to watch on TV. Saturday and Sunday nights come with their own issues when couples struggle on what to watch on TV. With most women wanting to watch their best drama series and men fighting to catch up on other programs showing at … Read more
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 is set to open an ultramodern Brand Shop at the plush Osu Mall later this month to give customer 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.
