Markets & Finance News | Stock, Commodity & Currency

Afrimoney Chief Executive Officer Martison Obeng-Agyei speaking at a Freetown launch of the company’s prepaid visa card developed in partnership with Ecobank Sierra Leone

Afrimoney, Ecobank launch prepaid visa card to boost financial inclusion in Sierra Leone

May 29, 2026

Afrimoney and Ecobank Sierra Leone have launched a co-branded prepaid Visa card designed to connect mobile money users to the global financial system. The development is intended to accelerate financial inclusion, expand digital payments, and support Sierra Leone's transition toward a cash-light economy.

Orange unveils plan to drive digital inclusion across Africa and Middle East

April 23, 2026

Orange unveils a five-year strategy to expand digital inclusion, boost 4G/5G networks, grow mobile money services, invest in infrastructure, and empower youth across Africa and the Middle East.

Africell injects $2m to revive state-owned telecom Sierratel

April 21, 2026

The government has announced a major step toward revitalizing Sierra Leone’s moribund state-owned telecommunications company, Sierratel, through a strategic private sector partnership with Africell. Speaking at the government weekly press conference on Tuesday, the Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Salima Monorma Bah, said a 10-year partnership agreement between Sierratel and Africell has been approved...

Auditor General charges new recruits to uphold integrity in service

Auditor-General Abdul Aziz has called on 35 newly recruited personnel to uphold integrity while serving the people, stating that professional excellence is not an option for public servants.

Liberia: Former vice president Jewel Howard-Taylor charged in drug trafficking probe

Liberian former vice president has been charged with drug trafficking, money laundering and other offences as authorities intensify a crackdown on a suspected transnational narcotics network. Justice Minister N. Oswald Tweh says no political office or connection will shield anyone involved in the criminal enterprise.

Orange Sierra Leone joins national push to tackle mobile fraud

Orange Sierra Leone joined regulators and industry players for a two-day stakeholders workshop to validate a national roadmap to combat mobile and digital fraud, a major step toward strengthening consumer protection and digital financial security.

Constitution Amendment Bill faces strong rejection after being passed without two-thirds majority

The bill is facing strong criticism from the opposition, religious leaders, civil society organisations and the Labour Congress over concerns that it was passed without meeting the constitutionally required two-thirds majority.

The Greatest Battle You’ll Ever Fight Is Against Your Own Emotions

Mastering your emotions may be the greatest battle you will ever fight—and win. In this thought-provoking piece, Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Justice Ganawah explores how emotional discipline shapes our relationships, decisions, financial choices and ultimately our character. His message is simple but powerful: feelings deserve to be acknowledged, but they should never be allowed to take control of our lives.

Auditor General charges new recruits to uphold integrity in service

Liberia: Former vice president Jewel Howard-Taylor charged in drug trafficking probe

Orange Sierra Leone joins national push to tackle mobile fraud

Constitution Amendment Bill faces strong rejection after being passed without two-thirds majority

The Greatest Battle You’ll Ever Fight Is Against Your Own Emotions

Parliament passes Constitutional Amendment Bill amid dispute over two-thirds majority

Latest Posts

Afrimoney, Ecobank launch prepaid visa card to boost financial inclusion in Sierra Leone

Orange unveils plan to drive digital inclusion across Africa and Middle East

Africell injects $2m to revive state-owned telecom Sierratel

Latest News

Auditor General charges new recruits to uphold integrity in service

Liberia: Former vice president Jewel Howard-Taylor charged in drug trafficking probe

Orange Sierra Leone joins national push to tackle mobile fraud

Constitution Amendment Bill faces strong rejection after being passed without two-thirds majority

Trending

Auditor General charges new recruits to uphold integrity in service

Liberia: Former vice president Jewel Howard-Taylor charged in drug trafficking probe

Orange Sierra Leone joins national push to tackle mobile fraud

Constitution Amendment Bill faces strong rejection after being passed without two-thirds majority

The Greatest Battle You’ll Ever Fight Is Against Your Own Emotions

fritongpost

Quick Links

Popular Categories

Must Read

Auditor General charges new recruits to uphold integrity in service

Liberia: Former vice president Jewel Howard-Taylor charged in drug trafficking probe

Orange Sierra Leone joins national push to tackle mobile fraud

Constitution Amendment Bill faces strong rejection after being passed without two-thirds majority

The Greatest Battle You’ll Ever Fight Is Against Your Own Emotions

Parliament passes Constitutional Amendment Bill amid dispute over two-thirds majority