In a bid to highlight the diverse range of products and services offered by Afrimoney, the leading mobile money platform, an engaging “Chop and Chat” session was recently organized at the prestigious Lagoonda complex in Aberdeen, Freetown. The event, attended by various partners and stakeholders, served as a platform to underscore the pivotal role of mobile money in today’s banking landscape. Speaking at the event, Mr. Shadi Gerjawi, the Managing Director of Africell Sierra Leone, emphasized the growing significance of mobile money as the new standard for banking and financial transactions. He ..read more

By Elizabeth Kamara Emmanuel Conteh, a twenty-seven-year-old electrician, faced Magistrate Peter Brima Gogra at Pademba Road Court No.6 in Freetown on a charge of larceny, as per Section 2 of the Larceny Act 1916. The charge stemmed from an incident on April 1, 2024, in Congo Town, Western Area, Freetown, where Conteh allegedly stole a Tecno Spark 7 mobile phone valued at two thousand five hundred Leones (2,500), belonging to Idrissa Jalloh. Conteh, upon hearing the charge, pleaded guilty. Deputy Superintendent of Police Marie Sesay, the prosecutor, informed the bench that there were no previo ..read more

By IPRP Communications Unit The Independent Procurement Review Panel (IPRP) has engaged stakeholders in Bo and Kenema from the Local councils, Private sectors, suppliers, contractors, civil society organizations and the media. The engagements took place at the Bo District Council Hall and Albertson Hotel in Kenema District on diverse dates over the weekend.  The aim of the sessions was to create awareness  on the IPRP core mandate. Speaking during the  sessions,  one of the board members, James Koroma recognized the chairman of  IPRP,  Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai for h ..read more

By Ishmael Bayoh The Hon. Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh on Friday 19th April, 2024  met with the Senegalese President, His Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye where he delivered a solidarity message from His Excellency the President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Julius Maada Bio. Since President Julius Maada Bio assumed office in 2018, Sierra Leone-Senegal relationship has reached a new height with very strong trade and technical cooperation. In his meeting with the Senegalese President, VP Juldeh affirmed the bilateral cooperation between the two c ..read more

Sierra Leone’s Mid Term National Development Plan (MTNDP) for the period 2024-2030 places great emphasis on trade as a strategic priority, in line with the ECOWAS regional framework. This as well as agriculture, infrastructure development, education, health and tourism have been highlighted in this strategic document as some of the priorities that will drive the country’s revised New Direction development priorities for the next 5 to 7 years. This is of particular interest to me in my role as Managing Director of Access Bank Sierra Leone given the Access Bank Group’s keen focus on driving inte ..read more

Dr. Lauretta Will Sillah’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. From overcoming homelessness with her four sons in Atlanta to becoming a beacon of hope for marginalized communities, her dedication to service and philanthropy has earned her widespread recognition. Recently honored with the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service and Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. Sillah has spent over two decades uplifting the lives of homeless women and children in Atlanta and beyond. Her initiatives include organizing hygiene supply charities, mobilizing resources for homeless women, and providing school suppl ..read more

By Ibrahim Kabba Turay The Acting Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, Hon. Justice Nicholas C. Browne-Marke, has received the President of the ECOWAS Court, Hon. Justice Edward Amoako Asante  and his  delegation in  preparation for the forthcoming ECOWAS Court International conference in Sierra Leone. An update on progress was provided by the Chairperson of the National Coordinating Team, Hon. Justice Glanne Thompson (JSC). Updating the meeting, Justice Thompson said the National Coordinating Team comprises key stakeholders, including the Sierra Leone Judiciary, the Ministry of Forei ..read more

Ali Jaffal The Sierra Leone Police have confirmed the charging to court of a Lebanese tycoon , Ali Jaffal and his men who were allegedly involved in a fisticuff at the YSC sport complex on Wilkinson Road in Freetown. Police say they will make their appearance today, Thursday 18th April, at the Pademba Road Magistrate Court where they will be tried for riotous conduct, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, wounding with intent, and unlawful possession of fire arms, among others. Jaffal and his men were arrested on the night of Friday, 5th April, 2024 following their alleged involvement a figh ..read more

By Elizabeth Kamara Two business individuals, Massah Morray, aged thirty-seven, and Daniel Thoronka, aged forty, appeared once again before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown, facing charges related to the possession of prohibited drugs. They were charged on two counts, possession of prohibited drugs contrary to Section 8 (a) of the National Drugs Control Act No.10 of 2008, and Contravention of Requirement under Section 59 (1) of the Pharmacy and Drugs Act 2001, specifically possession of class A drugs without reasonable excuse contrary to Section 17 of the Pharmacy ..read more

By Ishmael Dumbuya An-80-year old cattle rearer from Kamakwie, Mohamed Barrie, has yesterday, April 17 been presented with NLe. 300,000 grand prize from Africell’s ‘Win Korpor Promotion.’ The ceremony took place at Africell headquarters on Wilberforce in Freetown. Providing insight about the ‘Win Kopo’ promotion, Fatmata Jarai Bah, the main presenter of the promotion, indicated that the promotion has daily, weekly and monthly phases from which subscribers can win. She added that points are calculated from every recharge done by subscribers, noting that the more subscribers recharge, the more c ..read more