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Discover behind the scenes of Bboxx Nigeria and the journey which led to innovation and impact 🚀   Our Managing Director for Bboxx Nigeria, Ernest Akinlola, was invited to share his story with MoloMolo African Tech Stories to give some insights on the creative journey that was the scaling of Bboxx to Nigeria. In this inspiring video, Ernest, the very first member of the Bboxx Nigeria team, discusses the challenges and successes of launching Bboxx in Nigeria, emphasising the power of teamwork, adaptability, and creative disruption. He also discusses the growing interrelation between the relatively nascent renewable energies industry and the telecommunications industry with a close focus on our Solar Home Systems which bring clean energy to communities in an affordable way through the IoT monitoring system. ☀️ We thank MoloMolo Studios for exploring a story which is about more than business—it's about empowering communities and driving positive change across Africa. 🌍 Watch the full video through the link in the comments 📺 #RenewableEnergy #Telecom #Nigeria #MoloMoloTech

Meet Toyin Omuabor, Customer Service Manager at Bboxx Nigeria 🇳🇬 🌟 We are thrilled to showcase the incredible journey of Toyin Omuabor, who has been an important part of Bboxx since joining us in 2021. With a QAI Global certification in Contact Centre Quality Analysis and over 8 years of experience, Toyin brought her expertise to Bboxx and made an immediate impact. Starting with the challenge of setting up our Call Center, Toyin grew the team from 2 Call Operators to a robust 14-member Contact Centre handling both Voice and Non-Voice customer issues. Her dedication to establishing KPIs and creating focused departments has been instrumental in our success. Toyin's commitment to Bboxx values, particularly our ambition to deliver superb customer experience, has driven her to overcome numerous challenges. Her impactful journey includes training the Retail Team on Pulse 2.0, managing a large number of Sales Agents across the country, and ensuring seamless customer experiences by promptly matching payments and addressing account issues. Our unique work culture is something Toyin particularly values, offering this piece of advice to new joiners: "Give your very best as Bboxx supports rapid growth and development. Be innovative, flexible, dedicated, and hardworking." The importance of our team spirit and openness shines through her words: “Bboxx unites all employees irrespective of our colour, tribe or race. The bond we share as a multicultural organisation creates unforgettable memories. Our presence in rural villages and towns where those who do not have access to power have renewed the hopes and living standards of these people, especially with our provision of clean energy which guarantees a safe atmosphere around them.” Join us in celebrating Toyin's remarkable contributions and her journey at Bboxx! #EmployeeSpotlight Read Toyin's full testimonial here: https://ow.ly/IBGX50T7bIP

Congratulations to the incredible African Athletes who competed in the Paris Olympic Games! 🌍 We are immensely proud to celebrate the phenomenal achievements of the athletes across the African continent winning well deserved medals for their world-class talent! 39 medals were brought home in total with 9 countries striking gold!🥇 We thank you for putting Africa on the global stage through your dedication and hard work. As we power African communities, we are honoured to serve nations so vibrant and full of potential. The same drive and energy that fuel your victories also fuel our mission to provide clean, affordable energy across the continent. Your resilience and hard work is echoed in our determination to contribute positively to your remarkable regions. Together, we are lighting up lives and unlocking the extraordinary potential of this continent. Here’s to more victories, brighter futures, and the unstoppable spirit of Africa! 🌍✨ Check out the post below for a breakdown of who won what! #Paris2024 #GoldMedal #ParisOlympicGames

LPG cookstoves can significantly reduce cooking carbon footprints, but just by how much? 👣 We recently asked you in a poll how many more carbon emissions traditional wood-burning cooking methods produce compared to LPG cookstoves. 🪵🔥 Over half of you answered correctly… The massively polluting and commonly used word-burning method has a 74% larger carbon footprint than LPG cooking, emphasising the environmental advantages of transitioning to more efficient cooking methods. 🍳 Clean cooking is also hugely important for enhancing health. Traditional methods carry grave health risks from inhaling smoke to the risk of burns and, for many millions of Africans, the most economical way of cooking their food is by burning wood and charcoal… That is why for us, LPG is the best choice for Africa today – both for the people living there, and for the climate! By using LPG cooking, Africa can fast-track its developmental goals and improve health outcomes without compromising on environmental sustainability. LPG for the win! 🤝 #Sustainability #CleanCooking #ClimateAction

We are proud to be featured by our valued partner, Nordic Development Fund (NDF) in their latest Results Report for the Off-Grid Energy Access Fund (OGEF). The report highlights the role we play in bringing clean energy solutions to off-grid communities. ⚡ Through our partnership with NDF, we are empowering local entrepreneurs by providing the essential products needed to establish small businesses, unlock potential, and transform the quality of life for those living off the grid. Thank you to NDF for helping us with our mission. To learn more about how we are lighting up homes, businesses, and futures alongside other transformative companies in OGEF's portfolio, find the link in the comments. 💡 #ClimateFinance #Access2Energy

Did you know Pay-as-you-go and African climate action are very closely related? 💭 We recently conducted a poll to find out what you believed is the percentage of global home solar kits that currently use a PAYGO payment model to operate? The answer…37%. 👏 PAYGO now represents 37% of global solar kit sales, according to Green Rising. Last year, 1.7 million new PAYGO kits were installed, avoiding more than 100 million metric tons of CO2! The PAYGO model is transforming lives by making clean energy and green tech, such as solar panels, clean cookstoves, irrigation systems and e-bikes, much more affordable. This approach, which overcomes high upfront costs and leverages mobile technology to ensure wider accessibility, has been attracting significant investment, driving sustainable development across the continent. 🌍 PAYGO is one of the many areas where Africa is at the forefront of innovation. Read more about it in Green Rising’s article linked in the comment! #SolarPower #PAYGO

Read about our transformative impact on Africa's energy access! 🌍🔌 Our very own Kenya Managin Director Anthony Mabonga spoke with KBC about how we are driving change across Africa by connecting underserved communities to essential products and services through our innovative technology and flexible PAYGO model. Some key highlights include: SDGs! We contribute to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy), SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth), SDG 10 (reduced inequalities), and SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities). Innovative Tech! Our use of innovative technologies, including our Bboxx Pulse® IoT-enabled software platform, plays an essential part in bridging the energy access gap across Africa. PAYGO Model! Our approach to providing access to solar energy allows customers to pay in small, manageable installments. Success Stories! Read about real-life examples of how we have empowered individuals and communities, from financial inclusion to improved agricultural productivity. Anthony’s personal journey from growing up in a rural village without electricity to steering our company in driving positive change is truly inspiring. Thank you, to Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), for featuring our story. Read the full interview in the comments! #Sustainability #EnergyAccess #SDGs

Today we commend the fantastic work of Sarah Mitima, Marketing Supervisor at Bboxx DRC. 👏 Sarah has accomplished many things during her six years at Bboxx. Two of her proudest moments include the implementation of the Bboxx Cook project and the launch of the Mwinda kit in 2020. These projects were a huge success, and this was helped by the collaboration of team members, where they pursued effective logistical and communication plans. When discussing Bboxx’s commitment to sustainability and social impact, Sarah said: “Tastings and demonstrations of how to use our Cook kits in front of shops are among the actions that best illustrate our impact on the populations of Goma and Bukavu, for example.” ♻️ “We also set up educational sessions specifically for our customers. These sessions aimed to raise awareness about the impact of using gas kits on the conservation of our forests, although we also talked about our products. Today, the two cities are among the few in the DRC where people have a better understanding of the benefits of this cooking method.” Sarah appreciates that Bboxx is a workplace where there is a keen focus on results. Equally, there is always something new to learn; these aspects have contributed to Sarah’s professional and personal growth. Please join us in recognising the fantastic work that Sarah has done and continues to do at Bboxx! 🙌🎉 #EmployeeSpotlight Read Sarah's full testimonial here: https://lnkd.in/ghxuDzH7

We’re open for business in Kumasi — come and visit our first retail shop in Ghana! 🇬🇭 This new store represents a crucial step in our mission to expand our reach and impact across Ghana, particularly in the vibrant Ashanti region. 🙌 Our Ghana Managing Director, Leticia Teiko Insaidoo, captured the essence of this momentous occasion: "We are passionate about unlocking potential by providing access to essential goods and services, and we are able to do that when we are within arm’s reach of the customer. By extending our retail footprint to Kumasi, we are signaling to all the good people of the Ashanti region that Bboxx is here to do business for good." Since introducing our smartphone pay-as-you-go service in the Ashanti region, we have helped over 4,000 customers acquire smartphones, significantly impacting many households. But our broader vision extends beyond just providing smartphones. We aim to facilitate access to digital learning platforms, support small businesses in expanding their online presence, and drive financial empowerment. We are excited about the positive impact this will have on the local economy and the lives of the people in the Ashanti region. Thank you to the Business & Financial Times for sharing our story. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/g9QkYhy5 #Ghana #DigitalInclusion #FinancialInclusion

We’d like to thank the Zayed Sustainability Prize for encouraging a culture of environmentalism and inspiring cross-border collaboration! 🌳 🏆 We were honoured to receive the prestigious #ZayedSustainabilityPrize in the Energy category back in 2019 in recognition of our innovative plug-and-play solar solutions which, at the time, connected 3,000 new people daily with clean, affordable electricity for the first time. The platform, established in 2008 by the UAE, aims to support innovative sustainable solutions and recognises groundbreaking innovation shaping a positive future. It is wonderful to see that, this year, the prize received an impressive 5,980 entries from 156 countries, 15% more submissions than last year! 🌍 We look forward to discovering who the finalists are this October. Let’s keep striving towards more sustainable solutions! 💪 Find out more in the comments!