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29/08/2025

Guild of Editors condemns the misuse of the Cybersecurity & Crime Act to target journalists. The law must not be used as a tool to criminalize the press.

The SLP must stop the intimidating tactics & respect the constitutional right to free expression.

Journalism is not a crime.

29/08/2025

🚀 Your journey to becoming a skilled Office Assistant begins now!!

👩🏽‍💻 Are you curious about how a successful office operates?
📊 Do you want to be the organized force behind a thriving business?

✨ Now is your chance!

The Orange Digital Center is opening its doors to youths in Freetown for a FREE 1-Month Office Assistant Computer Skills Training.

📚 You’ll learn Computer Skills to:
✅ Manage office communication and schedules
✅ Master essential computer applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
✅ Handle administrative tasks with confidence
✅ Gain skills that open doors to jobs 💼 and entrepreneurship 🚀

🙌 No prior experience needed – just your passion and willingness to learn!

📍 Location: Orange Digital Center, 1 Alpha Wurie Drive, Hill Station, Freetown (ODC)
⏳ Duration: 1 month
⏳ Deadline: 29th August, 2025
👥 Age: 15 – 34 years old
💰 Cost: Absolutely FREE

🌍 For all youths ready to shape the professional future of Sierra Leone

💡 Don’t just work in an office, learn to manage it efficiently with computer skills!

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/TVvEGs2TGeptRkDi7

🟠 🧑🏽‍💼 🙌 🌍 💻

25/08/2025

Orange Sierra Leone, Orange Money SL Ltd Uncover Fraud and Reaffirm Zero Tolerance for Unethical Behaviour

Orange Sierra Leone and Orange Money SL Ltd have uncovered a case of financial fraud involving a group of agency contract workers, including Field Sales Agents (FSAs), suspected of manipulating customer credentials without consent.

The investigation revealed that this misconduct was detected during a routine internal audit, because of their internal control systems. Their systems are designed to safeguard customer assets and ensure full compliance, flagged irregular transactions that led to the identification of the fraudulent scheme.

As a responsible corporate entity, Orange considers the protection of customer funds and data as a top priority. The incident is a serious breach of trust and ethics, and all individuals implicated have been referred to the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for further action.

Alfie Barrie, Public Relations Officer for the companies, emphasized: “This case highlights the strength of our anti-fraud mechanisms. Our controls worked exactly as designed — detecting, escalating, and enabling immediate action. We operate with a strict zero-tolerance policy towards fraud and unethical behaviour.”

Orange Sierra Leone and Orange Money SL Ltd are taking all necessary measures to strengthen preventive protocols and ensure such incidents are not repeated. Additional safeguards are being implemented to reinforce protection for Orange Money customers and partners.

The company reiterates its unwavering commitment to ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability. As a trusted partner in Sierra Leone’s digital transformation, Orange continues to invest in strong governance frameworks to ensure the highest levels of trust and safety for all its stakeholders.

Orange is here! bold, responsible, and committed to protecting what matters most.

Orange

23/08/2025

Three schools have each won €2,500 in the ’s Wiki Challenge for African Schools, a competition that encourages pupils aged 8–15 to write about local culture and history on Vikidia, boosting digital literacy and creativity. Education Minister Conrade Sackey hailed the winners as “future leaders,” while Orange CEO Sekou Amadou Bah noted that 39,000 pupils have already benefited from the Orange digital school kits initiative.

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By Sia Lucy Kannah Three schools have each won €2,500 in the Wiki Challenge for African Schools, a pan-African digital writing competition designed to boost creativity and knowledge-sharing among children. The awards were presented by Orange Foundation Sierra Leone at a ceremony held at the Orange...

22/08/2025

The death toll of journalists in Gaza has reached an alarming level, with at least 226 killed since October 2023, the majority Palestinians, making the conflict zone the deadliest place on earth for journalists. Each loss is a voice silenced; a truth untold.

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By Lawrence Williams At least 226 journalists and media workers have been killed since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023. Over 90 percent of those killed were Palestinian journalists, whilst the rest were from Lebanon, Israel and Syria, according to data from the International Federa...

22/08/2025

The 30-year toll road agreement has called into question why the government should commit $67.5m toward a private sector-led venture, with the actual civil works costing $85.3m. It’s logical to suggest that if the government can provide such amount, then it must have the capacity to independently construct the road, and there could be no need for a tolling system.

Read more: https://fritongposts.com/red-flags-over-mano-junction-tongo-bumpeh-road-project/



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By Lawrence Williams Parliament last week ratified a major public-private partnership (PPP) agreement for the design, reconstruction, tolling, operation and maintenance of the Mano Junction–Tongo–Bumpeh road under a design, finance, build-operate-transfer (DFBOT) framework, but glaring gaps in....

20/08/2025

For over 11 years Africell has powered 47+ radio stations nationwide with 24/7 electricity, strengthening media and access to information across Sierra Leone. Now, with the Rural Farmers Radio Network, Africell is enabling reliable agricultural information to be delivered straight to farmers, boosting productivity, connectivity, and rural development.

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Africell Sierra Leone has successfully completed the colocation of seven broadcast sites nationwide for Rural Farmers Radio, the country’s first dedicated farmer-focused radio network. The initiative marks a significant step in supporting agricultural development in alignment with the government.....

20/08/2025

Waterloo residents can now bank with ease as Rokel Commercial Bank opens a brand-new branch in the heart of the Western Rural District, ending long trips to Freetown for banking. “This brings convenience, growth and opportunity right at your doorstep,” RCBank MD Dr. Gilpin said.

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Residents of Waterloo and its sprawling environs can now breathe a sigh of relief as Rokel Commercial Bank (RCB) officially inaugurated its newest branch there on Tuesday. This landmark opening eliminates the often arduous and time-consuming journey into the Freetown municipality for banking trans....

20/08/2025

Minister Melrose Karminty has hailed Orange Sierra Leone for empowering persons with disabilities through digital skills training at the newly reopened Orange Digital Centre (ODC), Hill Station. With state-of-the-art facilities, the ODC equips beneficiaries with vital tech skills that reduce dependency and foster self-reliance.

Read more: https://fritongposts.com/social-welfare-minister-commends-orange-for-empowering-pwds-with-digital-skills/

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The Minister of Social Welfare, Melrose Karminty, has lauded Orange Sierra Leone for its commitment to empowering persons with disabilities through digital skills training. The Minister, accompanied by the Commissioner for Persons with Disability, Brima Abdulai Sheriff, toured the newly reopened Ora...

15/08/2025

“We really made some great progress today,” Trump told a news conference after the Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “There’s no deal until there’s a deal,” he said, giving rise to speculation that nothing tangible was reached. Analysts however say it’s a meaningful step toward ending the war in Ukraine.

14/08/2025

The government has dropped criminal charges against opposition members the APC said were held as “political prisoners”. Alias APC Sheriff and others serving jail terms for various offences, including those being prosecuted, were released as part of Resolution 4 in the Agreement for National Unity signed by the SLPP government and the APC.

12/08/2025