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Bolt Kenya launches new campaign to celebrate its drivers

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4 months ago

July 12, 2024

Bolt Kenya has announced the launch of a new reward campaign dubbed, “Drive for a Prize”, aimed at celebrating its top-performing drivers in the country.

The campaign is part of an innovative Driver Reward Scheme designed to enhance driver engagement and empower the driver community by recognising and celebrating their outstanding contributions.

Bolt Kenya Country Manager,
Linda Ndungu, who made the announcement, said the reward campaign came following the success of a similar campaign last year, adding that the company is committed to making this year’s event even more memorable by “partnering with esteemed brands such as Oraimo, Total Energies, Naivas Supermarket, and Samsung Kenya to offer great benefits and rewards to the drivers.”

“Oraimo will offer top drivers premium phone accessories; Total Energies will provide fuel vouchers; Samsung will give them access to phones and Naivas will provide shopping vouchers for all the winners of the campaign,” she said.

“We are excited to launch the second edition of the “Drive for a Prize” campaign. Drivers are the heart of our operations, and it’s vital that we recognise and reward their dedication and hard work,” Ndungu said.

”We believe that initiatives like this will motivate our drivers to work harder, thus enhancing the quality of service for riders. This creates a win-win situation for both the drivers and the business as a whole.”

According to Ndungu, the campaign, which kicked off at the end of June, is set to run for eight weeks until the 23rd of August, during which drivers will have the opportunity to earn points based on their performance.

“The top performers will be feted at an award ceremony, where they will receive their well-deserved prizes and recognition,” she added.

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Ghana partners with The Gambia to provide free roaming services

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5 hours ago

November 21, 2024

Isaac Dachen

Ghana and The Gambia are in the process of launching free roaming services that will enhance a West African connectivity.

The plan which is a joint initiative of the Ghana Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation and The Gambian National Communications Authority (NCA) will see mobile users in both countries avoiding extra charges for calls, texts, and data, which in turn, is expected to boost trade, tourism, and economic integration across borders.

The collaboration, according to a joint statement by the two bodies, aligns with the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) broader push for seamless regional communication.

“Ghana and The Gambia are forging new paths in West Africa’s digital landscape, implementing a free-roaming initiative,” the statement said.

“This move strengthens regional connectivity while highlighting the role of technological collaboration in fostering economic integration. The initiative enables mobile users travelling between the two nations to make calls, send messages, and use data services without additional roaming fees.”

It further noted that by reducing these costs, the program aligns with the ECOWAS Free Roaming Initiative, which seeks to eliminate barriers to communication across member states.

“It is a boost for trade and travel as the free roaming plan is expected to spur economic activities by streamlining cross-border communication.

“Businesses and individuals travelling between Ghana and The Gambia can now stay connected without worrying about exorbitant charges, facilitating smoother transactions and personal interactions. The initiative is also expected to attract more tourists by ensuring seamless digital access for visitors.

“This collaboration marks another milestone in Ghana’s commitment to expanding digital connectivity, following Ghana’s successful implementation of similar agreements with Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, and Benin, with talks of possible roaming partnerships with Liberia.

“By focusing on digital integration, Ghana and The Gambia demonstrate the power of technology to bridge gaps between countries. This step also serves as a model for other West African nations to join the free-roaming framework, contributing to the larger goal of a connected and economically integrated region,” it added.

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Tanzania to host 6th Ocean Innovation Africa summit in February

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1 day ago

November 20, 2024

Isaac Dachen

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, has been selected to host the sixth edition of the Ocean Innovation Africa (OIA) summit from February 24-28, 2025, as a flagship event within Regenerative Ocean Week.

The Ocean Innovation Africa is set to be Africa’s most significant platform for Ocean Innovation conservation, and sustainable development in the blue economy. OIA2025 will be co-organised with leading partners, including IUCN, GIZ, OceanHub Africa, Catalyze and the Ocean-Climate Platform.

With the theme, “Science-to-Solution”, the Regenerative Ocean Week will present a line-up of sessions designed to bridge the gap between scientific research, business innovation, policy, and community engagement.

According to the organizers of the event, it will bring together African ocean innovators, investors, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders to explore practical solutions that can be applied across the continent.

“These include the OIA Pitch Competition, which is a platform for Africa-based startups and entrepreneurs to showcase breakthrough ideas in ocean-impact solutions, allowing them to connect with investors and industry leaders and emphasizing Africa’s role in driving sustainable ocean initiatives,” the organizers said in a statement.