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Ecobank and Sierra Rutile Sign $40 Million Deal to Relocate Plant to Sierra Leone
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Correspondent Ecobank Sierra Leone and Sierra Rutile Limited have entered into a groundbreaking $40 million syndicated financing agreement aimed at relocating a mineral sands processing plant from Kenya to Sierra Leone. The partnership was unveiled on the second day of the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, a premier event for…
Orange Foundation Launches Initiative to Support 2,000 Vulnerable Pupils
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. ReporterJanuary 16, 2026 The Orange Foundation Sierra Leone has officially launched its Back-to-School Donation initiative, set to support 2,000 disadvantaged pupils across selected schools in Freetown. The initiative kicked off on January 16, 2026, at Police Primary School in Kingtom, where 150 underprivileged students received essential educational materials. Each pupil was…
Orange Sierra Leone Empowers Employees with Shareholding Initiative
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter In a significant move towards fostering inclusive growth, Orange Sierra Leone has officially issued share certificates to its employees through its Employee Shareholding Scheme. This initiative not only grants eligible staff ownership and profit-sharing rights but also reinforces the notion that contributors to the company’s success should benefit from its…
S/L Launches Cashless Payment System for Waka Fine Buses
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The Government of Sierra Leone has launched an innovative cashless payment system for the Waka Fine buses, aimed at enhancing the convenience and efficiency of public transportation in Freetown. Passengers can now use a Waka Fine card to pay for their fares, a significant step intended to reduce cash transactions…
Orange Sierra Leone and Mobihive Launch Tross Phone Financing Scheme for Smartphones
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Orange Sierra Leone, in collaboration with Mobihive, has introduced the Tross Phone initiative, a new device financing scheme that enables customers to purchase selected smartphones on credit and pay in monthly installments. The launch event took place on December 10, 2025, at Orange’s office on Rawdon Street in Freetown….
SALWACO MD Tiideni Jabbi Tours Kenema, Advocates for Improved Water Services
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope On November 26, 2025, the Managing Director of the Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO), Ing. Tiideni Hawa Jabbi, visited the Kenema station as part of her nationwide tour and site inspections. Accompanying her were key figures from SALWACO, including Board Chairman Joseph Ndanema, Board Member PC Amy Kallon, Director of…
Air Sierra Leone Wins Visionary Award for Leadership
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Air Sierra Leone has been honored with the Outstanding Leadership and Societal Impact Award at the 2025 Visionary Awards ceremony, which took place on Saturday at the New Brookfields Hotel. The airline was recognized for its exemplary leadership and significant contributions to national development. The award was accepted by…
SL’s Mines Minister Advocates for Unity Among African Diamond Producers
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 18, 2025 Julius Daniel Mattai, SL’s Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, has urged African diamond-producing countries to present a united front to influence decisions and policies beneficial to the continent. Mattai, who also chairs the African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA), made the appeal during…
SLCAA Closes Unlicensed Air Ticketing Agency in Freetown
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has officially shut down Urban Travel and Tours, an air ticketing agency operating without a valid license in Freetown. In a public announcement dated November 12, 2025, the SLCAA reported that the agency, located at 1 Back Street, had been engaged in…