The newly merged AirtelTigo, formed out of the merger of the former two separate networks, have reportedly instructed staff members to reapply for their jobs.
The merger has necessitated a trimming of the size of the company and thus staff of both have been asked to reapply for management to make appointments for the vacated roles.
GHAMRO’s crusade to recoup more royalties for musicians whenever their property is used seems to be gaining more steam as they organisation has sued the main telcos in Ghana.
MTN, Tigo, Vodafone et al are parties in a series of suits brought by the organisation, seeking for the companies to be compelled to pay for using musician’s intellectual properties in promoting their products.
GhanaCelebrities.Com reported weeks ago on a planned merger between Airtel and Tigo in Ghana to attempt to create a super network to take on the hegemony of MTN.
Whilst both companies – Bharti Airtel and Millicom Ghana Limited, operators of Airtel and Tigo respectively – came out to deny any deal was in the making, we now have confirmation that the deal has actually happened.
Over 700 employees of Tigo including the entire leadership team stormed various markets across the country to have a one-on-one interaction with customers and obtain insights about customers changing needs.
The employee-driven programme dubbed ‘Lion’s Day’ also offered the opportunity for staff to educate customers about the company’s products and services including ‘Big 6’ and the ongoing promotion where Tigo is giving away alternative sources of power, ‘Yensor Nkoaa’.
Clad in branded t-shirts, they moved across various offices, markets and bus terminals in high traffic areas such as Kaneshie, Madina, Nima, Adum and Market Circle just to mention a few.
They also sold sim and recharge cards; educated customers on the various products and services and gave detailed explanation on the various investments they are undertaking to improve on network quality and resilience.
Eight dazzling, elegant and intelligent ladies consisting of seven Nigerians and a Ghanaian have been shortlisted for this year’s Face Of Wisconsin.
These ladies were outdoored on the 16th of March at the Rooftop of Wisconsin International University and have since been undergoing grooming sessions and photo shooting for the final event.
The main event is scheduled for the 30th of March 2012 at the Exhibition Hall of the National Theatre at 8pm for a GHC 15.
The organizers, Aeon Alliance have promised a breathtaking show and amazing prizes for the winners. The winner takes home the crown as Miss Face of Wisconsin 2012 in addition to a PLASMA TV, a mobile phone. The second position takes home a laptop, mobile phone.
Third position goes home with a four-burner gas cooker and mobile phone. All three takes home hamper from sponsors.
Face of Wisconsin 2012 is sponsored by Tigo, Black Secret, Shinning Colour, Afromod Trends, Ghanaye, Extra Drink, and Citi 97.3 fm, TV Africa, Afri-Pride and Mawuli Sekanku Photography.
