Third consecutive level 1 B-BBEE rating for Samsung SA By Brandstories Share Samsung continues to play an active role in Govermentâs vision for a more inclusive society. Samsung strongly believes in the transformative power of technology and innovation to effect societal change. This makes the achievement of a third successive Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 Contribution Status, a significant milestone. It is aligned with Samsungâs belief that companies must remain firmly committed to empowering people with skills and opportunities that help build the nation. âAs Samsung, weâre committed to building on our long-ranging transformational vision. This is already reflected internally as our people are representative of the countryâs demographics, race and gender. Ultimately, we are completely focused on creating real empowerment through ownership and control of South Africa's economy, and remain aligned with the Governmentâs transformation imperatives. We will continue to build on own vision to empower South Africans by harnessing the power of technology to effect lasting change, âHlubi Shivanda, Director: Business Innovation Group and Corporate Affairs at Samsung South Africa.