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Ranger Media RANGER MEDIA was established in 2015 as a print media news and general information dissemination pla

The Ranger Media was established in 2015 as a print and social media news and general information dissemination platform that targets a wide-ranging Sierra Leonean audience at home and abroad via social media presence.

By Samuel Wise BanguraAs Sierra Leone steps into 2026, President Julius Maada Bio has declared a "Year of Action", a pro...
12/01/2026

By Samuel Wise Bangura

As Sierra Leone steps into 2026, President Julius Maada Bio has declared a "Year of Action", a promise of steady leadership and tangible results . However, the air in Freetown carries a familiar mixture of weary skepticism and desperate hope. For citizens navigating daily life where the scourge of kush claims young lives and economic opportunities remain scarce, grand declarations from cabinet retreats echo with a hollow tone. The administration, now in its second term, has held at least four major cabinet retreats since 2018, each pledging to "accelerate delivery." Yet, as the political machinery begins its inevitable warm-up for the 2028 elections, the critical question is whether 2026 can truly transcend being another chapter of promises and become a year of palpable change.

President Bio's administration has consistently used cabinet retreats as symbolic reset buttons, moments to recalibrate and promise renewed vigor.

https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/2026-the-action-year-or-the-election-prep-year/

By Foday Moriba ContehOrange Sierra Leone has taken a significant step toward deepening employee empowerment and inclusi...
12/01/2026

By Foday Moriba Conteh

Orange Sierra Leone has taken a significant step toward deepening employee empowerment and inclusive growth by formally issuing share certificates to its employees under the company’s Employee Shareholding Scheme. The initiative, which grants eligible staff ownership rights, profit entitlement and a direct stake in the company’s financial performance, underscores the firm’s belief that those who contribute to its success should also share in the value it creates.

The issuance of the certificates marks a major milestone in Orange Sierra Leone’s corporate journey, positioning employees not merely as workers but as co-owners in the business. Through the scheme, participating employees gain the opportunity to benefit from dividends declared at the end of each financial year, effectively aligning individual effort with collective growth, long-term value creation and institutional sustainability.

https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/orange-sierra-leone-issues-share-certificates-to-employees-strengthening-inclusive-growth-agenda/

By Amin Kef (Ranger)President Julius Maada Bio has formally received the Letter of Credence from the newly appointed Amb...
12/01/2026

By Amin Kef (Ranger)

President Julius Maada Bio has formally received the Letter of Credence from the newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sierra Leone, Zhao Yong, reaffirming the commitment of both countries to deepen their long-standing bilateral relations. The ceremony took place on Thursday, 8 January 2026, at State House, Freetown.

The credential ceremony was led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, who informed the gathering that Ambassador Zhao Yong succeeds Ambassador Wang Qing, following the successful completion of his three-year diplomatic tenure in Sierra Leone. The Minister expressed confidence that the appointment of the new envoy would further strengthen the cordial and mutually beneficial relationship between the two nations, which has been built on decades of cooperation and mutual respect.

https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/new-chinese-ambassador-presents-credentials-to-president-bio-at-state-house/

By Amin Kef (Ranger)The Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has led a high-level ...
12/01/2026

By Amin Kef (Ranger)

The Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has led a high-level delegation of senior security sector officials to the International Counter-Terrorism Academy (AILCT) in Jacqueville, Côte d’Ivoire, as part of sustained efforts to strengthen regional security cooperation and enhance Sierra Leone’s counter-terrorism and peacekeeping capabilities.

The visit, undertaken on Thursday, January 8, 2026, reflects Sierra Leone’s growing commitment to regional and international collaboration in addressing evolving security threats across West Africa. During the mission, Vice President Jalloh and his delegation held extensive bilateral engagements with senior officials of the Ivorian Government, including the Minister of Defence, Téné Birahima Ouattara, and the Minister of the Interior and Security, General Vagondo Diomandé, as well as other top defence and security authorities.
(AILCT)
https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/vice-president-leads-high-level-security-mission-to-cote-divoire-for-counter-terrorism-cooperation/

By Ibrahim SesayThe Government of Sierra Leone has announced a decisive policy shift in the management of the country’s ...
12/01/2026

By Ibrahim Sesay

The Government of Sierra Leone has announced a decisive policy shift in the management of the country’s mineral assets, following directives issued by President Dr Julius Maada Bio aimed at strengthening national oversight and ensuring lasting benefits from the country’s natural resources.

In a public notice issued on January 8, 2026 by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, the President directed the orderly wind-up of the Mineral Wealth Fund Sierra Leone Limited (MWFSL), the termination of its associated management arrangements and the cessation of the Fund’s participation in the Tonkolili North Iron Ore project under its current structure.

According to the notice, the transition is being implemented strictly in accordance with established laws and Government procedures and does not affect the State’s ownership or custodial management of Sierra Leone’s mineral assets.

https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/president-bio-directs-comprehensive-reform-of-sierra-leones-mineral-wealth-governance/

By Ibrahim SesayTwo men have been remanded at the Sierra Leone Correctional Centre in Kenema after being arraigned befor...
12/01/2026

By Ibrahim Sesay

Two men have been remanded at the Sierra Leone Correctional Centre in Kenema after being arraigned before Magistrate Court No. 1 on serious criminal charges of murder and attempted murder.

The accused persons are Abu Kamando, a farmer from Madina Village in Wandor Chiefdom and Mohamed Sheriff, a herbalist based in Kenema City, Nongowa Chiefdom. Both defendants are residents of the Kenema Judicial District. They were brought before the court on January 8, 2025 and remanded by His Worship Magistrate Hadiru Daboh.

Abu Kamando is facing a charge of murder, contrary to Section 1 of the Offences Against the Persons Act of 1861, as repealed and replaced by Section 1 of the Abolition of the Death Penalty Act No. 6 of 2022. According to the prosecution, the accused allegedly murdered Bundu Kamando on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in the bush at Kamando Village, Wandor Chiefdom, within the Kenema Judicial District in Sierra Leone’s Eastern Province.

https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/magistrate-daboh-remands-two-men-in-kenema-over-separate-murder-and-attempted-murder-cases/

By Amin Kef (Ranger)The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has expressed deep concern over ...
12/01/2026

By Amin Kef (Ranger)

The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has expressed deep concern over what it describes as persistent failures within Sierra Leone’s judicial system, citing prolonged delays, poor record management and a lack of transparency in the handling of appeals arising from the 2018 Commissions of Inquiry (COIs).

In a statement released on Friday on January 9, 2026, CHRDI said that endemic challenges, including allegations of corruption, inadequate resources, weak accountability mechanisms and limited commitment to human rights protection, continue to undermine public confidence in the country’s courts.

The three Commissions of Inquiry were established in 2018 by President Julius Maada Bio to investigate alleged corruption and governance failures of past administrations. The final reports were submitted in March 2020, with individuals found culpable granted the right to appeal before the courts.
(CHRDI) (COIs)
https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/chrdi-raises-alarm-over-prolonged-delays-in-commission-of-inquiry-appeal-cases/

By Amin Kef (Ranger)Choithram International School Freetown has been ranked the number one private school in Sierra Leon...
12/01/2026

By Amin Kef (Ranger)

Choithram International School Freetown has been ranked the number one private school in Sierra Leone for 2026 by leading global education rankings platform Schoolbell.net, a remarkable achievement that underscores the school’s world-class quality of education despite having commenced operations only in September 2024.

The ranking, released under Schoolbell.net’s annual “10 Best Private Schools in Sierra Leone” list, assessed institutions using a Contextual Reputation Score, a metric that evaluates online credibility, digital presence and reputation signals among peer institutions. Choithram International School Freetown topped the list with a perfect score of 100.0, outperforming all other private schools nationwide.

Education analysts and stakeholders say the recognition is particularly significant given the school’s short operational history.

https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/choithram-international-school-freetown-ranked-no-1-private-school-in-sierra-leone-for-2026/

By Foday Moriba ContehThe concerns raised about rising transport costs in Sierra Leone reflect real economic pressures f...
12/01/2026

By Foday Moriba Conteh

The concerns raised about rising transport costs in Sierra Leone reflect real economic pressures faced by riders, kekeh operators and private motorbike owners. However, attributing those challenges to Shalimar Trading Company and characterizing its role as exploitative does not align with verifiable market facts or the operational realities of importing, distributing and servicing motor vehicles in the country.

Shalimar Trading Company is the authorized national distributor of TVS motorbikes and spare parts, representing TVS Motor Company, one of the world’s leading two- and three-wheeler manufacturers. Authorized distributorships are a standard global practice designed to ensure:

- Product authenticity (protection against counterfeits),
- Manufacturer-backed warranties,
- Technical standards and safety compliance and
- Structured after-sales service.

https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/a-fact-based-perspective-on-shalimar-trading-company-and-the-tvs-product-advantage-in-sierra-leone/

By Alvin Lansana KargboNP (SL) Limited on Saturday, 10 January 2026, conducted its monthly staff health walk from the Fr...
12/01/2026

By Alvin Lansana Kargbo

NP (SL) Limited on Saturday, 10 January 2026, conducted its monthly staff health walk from the Freetown Golf Club to Aberdeen and back, reaffirming the company’s commitment to employee wellness as a key pillar of productivity and workplace sustainability. The early-morning exercise brought together the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mohamed S. Kanu and staff drawn from various departments, creating an opportunity for physical activity, team bonding and open engagement around health challenges increasingly associated with modern work environments.

The health walk, which has become a regular feature of NP (SL)’s internal wellness agenda, is designed to encourage employees to adopt healthier lifestyles by integrating exercise and health awareness into the company’s work culture.

https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/np-sl-boosts-staff-wellbeing-with-health-walk-and-burnout-awareness-session/

By Amin Kef (Ranger)The community feeding programme at Lumley was successfully resumed on Saturday, 10 January 2026, fol...
12/01/2026

By Amin Kef (Ranger)

The community feeding programme at Lumley was successfully resumed on Saturday, 10 January 2026, following a temporary suspension occasioned by public health concerns related to Mpox. The initiative, led by Mohinder Bir Singh, fondly known as Pa Jeety, in collaboration with Shri Gurudwara Sahib, Lumley, returned with renewed emphasis on compassion, order and dignity, serving hundreds of beneficiaries from Lumley and surrounding communities.

From the early hours of the exercise, beneficiaries formed peaceful and orderly queues, received plates of rice and then calmly moved away to nearby spaces to eat at their convenience. The feeding was conducted publicly along the pavement outside the Gurudwara, a deliberate arrangement designed to ensure accessibility, transparency and smooth flow while avoiding congestion. The open setting allowed the programme to reach a wide cross-section of the community without compromising safety or personal space.

https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/pa-jeety-shri-gurudwara-sahib-resume-public-community-feeding-programme-at-lumley/

By Alvin Lansana KargboAmidu Kamara, a 23-year-old resident of Kabala, has emerged as the grand prize winner of Africell...
12/01/2026

By Alvin Lansana Kargbo

Amidu Kamara, a 23-year-old resident of Kabala, has emerged as the grand prize winner of Africell Sierra Leone’s Jubilee Jumbo Promotion, walking away with a fully completed residential house at TAF Salone Micro City. The grand finale of the nationwide promotion was held on Friday, 9 January 2026, at the Taf Micro City estate, bringing to a close Africell’s 25th anniversary customer reward campaign.

The Jubilee Jumbo Promotion was launched in April 2025 as part of Africell’s celebration of 25 years of operations in Sierra Leone. Designed to reward customer loyalty, the promotion enabled subscribers to accumulate points through everyday usage. Customers earned one point for every Africell airtime recharge and two points for AfriMoney transactions. Accumulated points qualified participants for the final draw, which ran until December 2025, with the ultimate prize being a completed, ready-to-occupy house.

https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/africell-hands-over-completed-house-to-jubilee-jumbo-winner-amidu-kamara-at-taf-salone-micro-city/

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