Velmie delivers Sierra Leones’ first digital banking super app

The READY Salone project, which will run for four years, aims to help young entrepreneurs and tech hubs capitalise on opportunities in the digital economy.

The deal is part of Sierra Leone’s Big Five Agenda, which includes improving ICT infrastructure in the country.

The upgrades have been completed in Freetown and will carry on to the country’s four provinces.

The telco says the app registration process, requires only a National ID Card or passport and an Africell number to enjoy free transfers, regardless of the amount.

Salina Bah has met with leaders from the country’s telcos and other players from the tech sector to solicit support to drive digital transformation in the country.

She will now drive the president’s digital transformation agenda and deliver solutions that would improve the lives of Sierra Leoneans.

UK Visas and Immigration is moving fee payments for visa applications to online platforms discontinuing cash payments.

Centre will provide four programs, aimed at youth employability, job creation and innovation.

Agreement to acquire leading super-agent network Baxi

Companies claim that remittances from abroad amount to more than half of annual household consumption in the country.

MTN Nigeria and 9Mobile granted approval to trial technology.

Conflicting messages between Presidency and Ministry over the company’s state of affairs.