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Bolt Marks World Earth Day
Let’s get something straight: Bolt is a huge fan of Earth Day!
And since 22nd April every year is dedicated to environmental courses and dubbed Earth Day, we at Bolt are excited to mark this day!
It is as part of this love for mother earth that SeedBolts, a partnership between Bolt and Seedballs Kenya plans to plant over 11 million tree seeds in different areas across Kenya where natural afforestation is low to avert the emissions from Bolt rides and Bolt Food deliveries.
Whether it’s encouraging people to plant more trees or use less plastic, anything to increase global warming awareness and reduce carbon emissions is a hit in our books. The truth, however, is that at Bolt, every day is Earth Day!
For us, it starts with our drivers. You’ll notice that most of them use fuel-efficient cars averaging in the region of 35 miles per gallon for city and highway driving. That’s kinder on the environment than the average car owner’s fuel efficiency.
Secondly, Bolt drivers generally don’t idle their engines. Why would they, seeing as they just need to park and wait for their next rider to call them through the app? In fact, idling has been proven to be a major source of pollution. Even though the car is still, the fact that the engine is still running means that harmful carbon is being emitted into the air. That’s the difference that technology makes.
Third, we can’t speak highly enough about the benefits of ride sharing apps like Bolt. Hailing a Bolt means that the number of cars on the road potentially reduces by one. So, where we have a whole city that’s accepted Bolt as part of the public transport system, riders are able to move from point of pick-up to destination without the need to have their own vehicles. This collectively reduces the carbon footprint of the city, leading to cleaner air, a healthier population, and a more protected environment.
And what about traffic? The fewer the number of cars on the road, the quicker we’ll all get to our destinations. And that’s great for the environment as well. It means that there are lower carbon emissions while cars jam up in traffic. And frankly, it leaves us all with fewer stressed drivers and passengers.
Finally, with Bolt’s push globally to move to more electric car models, the future is indeed green. It’s only a matter of time before Ghana begins to catch up with the electric car revolution, and Bolt will be right there leading the push.
We must admit that as Bolt, we are proud of our green credentials, but we know that more needs to be done to save the planet. As Earth Day approaches, we’re doing our bit – not just one day in the year, but every day.
By David Nikoi Kotei
The writer is the Country Manager of Bolt in Ghana
About 200 company secretaries, governance professionals and institutional leaders will gather in Accra for the ‘Company Secretaries Summit’ next month.
It is aimed at strengthening governance practices and enhance boardroom effectiveness across the country.
The summit, which is scheduled for July 16 at the Labadi Beach Hotel seeks to equip governance professionals with the knowledge, skills, and networks required to navigate the increasingly complex demands of modern corporate leadership.
It will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focusing on emerging governance trends, boardroom dynamics, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and stakeholder expectations.
According to the convener, Catherine Engmann, the summit comes at a critical time when governance professionals are under growing pressure to support sound decision-making, strengthen governance culture, and respond effectively to changing institutional and regulatory environments.
“This gathering is not just another conference. It is a platform for governance leaders who are already operating at the highest level and intend to stay there,” she said.
She noted that the programme was designed to provide participants with practical tools, fresh insights, and valuable professional connections.
According to Ms Engmann, a major highlight of the event will be the awards ceremony, which will recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence in governance practice and made significant contributions to improving board effectiveness and corporate accountability.
She mentioned that the summit will also offer participants an opportunity to benchmark their practices against industry standards, exchange ideas with peers, and explore innovative approaches to governance challenges.
Beyond the formal sessions, the event is expected to foster networking and collaboration among governance professionals, helping to strengthen governance practices across Ghana’s corporate and institutional landscape.
Speaking about the vision behind the initiative, Ms Engmann, said the summit was inspired by the need to create a dedicated platform that recognises the critical role played by company secretaries and governance professionals.
According to her, the Company Secretaries’ Summit and Awards reflects her conviction that Ghana’s governance professionals deserve an annual platform where they can engage in meaningful discussions, build strategic relationships, and receive recognition for their contributions to effective governance.
Registration for the summit, she said was currently open, with interested professionals encouraged to secure their participation ahead of the event.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
-1 cup dried soya beans
-4–5 cups for water (for blending)
-Extra water for soaking
-Sugar, honey or dates (optional, for sweetness)
-Vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation
-Pick through the beans to remove stones or damaged seeds and rinse thoroughly
-Place them in a large bowl and cover with plenty of water. Soak for at least eight hours or overnight to soften it to blend easier
– After soaking, rub the beans with your hands as the skin begins to remove
– Removing the skins helps reduce the ‘beany’ taste and improves texture
– Put the soaked beans into a blender with 4–5 cups of clean water
-Blend until smooth and milky. (You may need to do this in batches depending on your blender size).
– Using a clean muslin cloth or fine sieve, strain the blended mixture into a pot. (Squeeze well to extract as much liquid as possible).
-The leftover pulp is called okara. Don’t throw it away — it can be used in baking, porridge, or even added to stews.
– Place the strained milk on medium heat and make it boil. Stir continuously to prevent burning or overflowing.
– Allow it to boil for at least 20–25 minutes. Proper boiling removes the raw taste and neutralises natural compounds that can upset the stomach.
-Once boiled a little sugar or honey. Pulse.gh
Health benefits of Soya beans
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