In a bid to address customer confusion, Elephant Bet Sierra Leone has issued a statement alerting its clientele that the hotline number ‘747’ is dedicated exclusively to Elephant Bet’s customer service and is not intended for any other purposes.
The company expressed concerns over Super Advertis allegedly directing their disgruntled customers to Elephant Bet’s designated customer support line. This misdirection has resulted in an inundation of calls to Elephant Bet from individuals seeking assistance related to Super Advertis, causing disruptions to their regular customer service operations.
“We’ve noticed an increasing number of discontented calls flooding our customer service line, attributing their grievances to Super Advertis,” a representative from Elephant Bet stated. “We want to unequivocally clarify to the public that Elephant Bet maintains no affiliation with Super Advertis. Our toll-free line, 747, is solely designated for addressing Elephant Bet’s customer concerns and cannot assist in matters pertaining to Super Advertis.”
The company urges its customers and the public to use the designated channels provided by Super Advertis for their inquiries or concerns related to their services.
Elephant Bet emphasized their commitment to providing seamless customer service solely for their own clientele and urged cooperation from all parties involved to prevent further confusion and inconvenience.
Newly introduced online business Company, Super Advertis has announced to customers that it will shut down in 2 – 3 days from today Tuesday 2nd January 2024.
This announcement was made on its website early today. According to the announcement, all funds of the company have been frozen by Orange, hence the reason for its shutdown.
The Company has directed its users and partners to go to Rakuten, which it stated is its other branch, to retrieve all their money.
It further directed that they contact the manager of Rakuten and send their account ID as well as their balance screenshots, to handle fund withdrawals.
The development comes a few days after mobile money giant, Orange disassociated itself of any partnership with Super Advertis saying it does not have any contractual dealings or in any way associated with the business/company.
Super Advertis company was introduced in Sierra Leone in 2023. The platform recruited online workers who were asked to complete daily tasks, with a daily income of 50-500 NLE. It also promised corresponding commissions by completing the increase in praise of the products on the platform.
The Management Orange Mobile Money Finance SL Ltd has issued a Disclaimer disassociating itself from Super Advertis.
According to the disclaimer, Orange Mobile Money Finance revealed that they are not in partnership with Super Advertis nor have any contractual dealings or in any way associated with the business/company.
The disclaimer states “It has come to our notice that a company/business called Super Advertis has been communicating with the general public through several media channels, requesting them to send/deposit undisclosed sums of money to them through several platforms including Orange Money for reasons/purpose that are unclear to us.
We would do not like to inform the general public that Orange Mobile Finance SL Ltd is not in partnership nor have any contractual dealings or in any way associated with Super Advertis. Any of our customers that transacts with the said company/business will be doing so at his/her own risk,”
Sierra Leone’s foremost betting company, Elephant Bet, is spreading joy among its customers this festive season with the unveiling of their newest offering: the “CASHBACK AVIATOR.”
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Boxing Day fixtures await, fresh from the over-eating and over-drinking of Christmas Day. Talking of hungover and bloated, our Boxing Day Premier League Week 19 Predictions are here.
Each week we provide a meandering look into the upcoming round of Premier League football, with not only our predictions for the upcoming Premier League fixtures but offer up a wide range of H2H and in-season stats and barely interesting facts.
There’s so much to go through we can barely contain it to just one long page, but it’s worth it for our Boxing Day Premier League Week 19 Predictions plus all the stats.
2023-24 Boxing Day Premier League Week 19 Fixtures 2023-24 Boxing Day Premier League Week 19 Predictions Here are our fearless predictions for the fixtures ahead, and tune in below for all the stats and barely interesting stats that go along with them.
Newcastle 2 Nottingham Forest 0 Sheffield Utd 0 Luton Town 0 Bournemouth 2 Fulham 0 Burnley 0 Liverpool 4 Man Utd 0 Aston Villa 1 Chelsea 3 Crystal Palace 0 Brentford 1 Man City 1 Brighton 2 Spurs 2 Arsenal 4 West Ham 0
2023-24 Boxing Day Premier League Week 19 Best Stats
NEW v NFO – Newcastle have won seven home league games in a row v Nottingham Forest.
SHU v LUT – Sheffield Utd are the only team not to beat a bottom six side this season. (D2 L1)
BUR v LIV – Liverpool have won five straight at Burnley.
MUN v AVL – No team has won three games this season against big clubs other than Aston Villa. Interestingly, their F/A v big six clubs this season is 4-4.
CHE v CRY – Chelsea have won 11 games in a row v Crystal Palace. And six in a row at home, without conceding in the last four home games.
EVE v MCI – Man City are undefeated in 12 games v Everton (W10 D2). Man City have won six straight at Everton.
ARS v WHU – Arsenal have won eight straight v West Ham at home.
Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction, odds, betting tips
The Premier League pits together the current top two sides in England this weekend, as Liverpool host Arsenal at Anfield just prior to the Christmas break.
One of the biggest fixtures of the season, this match will not only decide which side will top the table over the festive period but could also go a long way to deciding which team will win the Premier League title.
Arsenal enter this clash as the leader of the two in terms of position in the standings, a point ahead of their old rivals. The Gunners routinely beat Brighton 2-0 last time out, and will be looking to change their recent poor fortune at this ground having not won here in the league since September 2012.
But Liverpool are made of stern stuff and after a summer of change in terms of on-field personnel, they’re looking to win their second Premier League title this time around. So far this season, the Reds have lost just one of their 17 league matches though they did fail to make their chances pay as they were held 0-0 by fierce rivals Manchester United last time out in this competition.
Score prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal In this clash, we’re giving Liverpool the slight edge, mostly based on the fact that this match is taking place at Anfield. At this venue, Jurgen Klopp’s side are currently unbeaten in 49 of their last 50 home league outings (W38, D11) which leaves them well-placed for even more success here.
Odds
Liv win 2.42
Arsenal Win 2.77
Draw 3.61
Both teams to score Y / N Over / Under 2.5 goals
Liverpool vs Arsenal best bet Pick: Over 2.5 goals scored
Liverpool have looked imperious on home soil this season, scoring 21 times across eight Premier League matches at this venue which leaves them in a good position to add to that tally here. The Reds have also only conceded five times in the process but with Arsenal arriving in confident fashion, that could change here.
As for Arsenal, they haven’t scored too many on the road in the league this season — 13 goals in eight matches — but with the attacking quality that manager Mikel Arteta has at his disposal, they should find the back of the net this weekend.
They have struggled at Anfield of late though, failing to win any of their last ten league visits to this ground and in that time, the visitors have conceded 34 times which points to more goals being let in here by the Gunners.
In this top-of-the-table clash, two of the best performers this season will face off as Liverpool’s Mo Salah and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka look to one up each other.
West Ham United vs Manchester United Predictions and Betting Tips: Hammer time for United
West Ham United vs Manchester United Predictions We share predictions and betting tips for Manchester United’s trip to the London Stadium on Saturday, including 2.62 odds for the margin of victory.
The London Stadium plays host to West Ham and Manchester United for their lunchtime kickoff on Saturday.
Both sides are next to each other on the Premier League table and the current form table, making for an enticing fixture ahead of Christmas.
West Ham United vs Manchester United Betting Tips
Odds;
West Ham- 2.56
Draw -3.60
Man utd- 2.62
Halftime/Full-time result – West Ham/ West Ham
West Ham to win by one goal
Manchester United have only won once in their last five games in all competitions, that 2-1 win against Chelsea, which seems like it was ages ago.
The Red Devils secured a point at Anfield last weekend to register their first draw of the campaign.
Some would argue that it was a great result for a team that’s been struggling recently with plenty of personnel missing.
Unhappy hunting in London
Of the last 12 Premier League games in London, Manchester United have won just two, both against Fulham.
The Red Devils have a poor record at West Ham in recent times, losing in three of their last six visits (D1, W2), both victories coming under the watch of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
West Ham are in a good patch of form, losing one in their last six league games, an anomaly 5-0 loss to Fulham a fortnight ago.
Even though they were convincingly beaten by Liverpool in the League Cup at Anfield on Wednesday night, they will want to dispatch those memories by getting over United.
The Hammers bagged three points the last time they hosted Man Utd and they can leapfrog the visitors on the table with a win on Saturday afternoon.
West Ham United vs Manchester United Betting Tip 1: Halftime/Full-time result – West Ham/ West Ham
He’s found the net in two of his last three league games and has a total of 10 goals this season, just four behind Golden Boot frontrunner, Erling Haaland.
His goals account for 34% of West Ham’s total this term and having scored against the likes of Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Tottenham, you wouldn’t bet against him finding the net on Saturday.
West Ham United vs Manchester United Betting Tip 2: Anytime goalscorer – Jarrod Bowen
West Ham to edge it; Manchester United have gone three league games in December without scoring, the most in a single month since January 2020 and they’ve drawn a blank in 11 games this calendar year.
Erik ten Hag’s troops average a goal per game on the road, which may not be enough to turn over West Ham.
Meanwhile, David Moyes’ men scored 15 times at the London Stadium, just three short of United’s entire tally this season.
Having won the corresponding fixture 1-0 in May this year, West Ham are in prime position to repeat that feat.
West Ham United vs Manchester United Betting Tip 3: West Ham to win by one goal
In this year’s Diaspora FOCUS dinner and award night hosted at the prestigious Bintimani Hotel on the 19th December 2023, the leaders of the organization recognized institutions, other sectors and key personalities who are working tirelessly with unwavering commitment and are contributing positively to the development and growth of Sierra Leone as a nation.
The DiasporaFOCUS award is a National Annual Award conducted at the end of every year through a rigorous and transparent process to applaud and encourage individuals, institutions and other sectors to do more in their areas of specialization. The decision to be nominated as an awardee is certified by the committee of ethics and standardization of the organization to enhance equity and reduce familiarity threat.
On the 12th edition of the DiasporaFOCUS National Development Awards Night, the Managing Director & CEO Dr. Walton E. Gilpin and three staff garnered five awards including the Bank of the Year award 2023.
The eligible awardees were: 1. Dr. Ekundayo W. Gilpin – Managing Director of the Year 2. Mrs. Mariama Jajua – Exceptional Award for Community Development 3. Mr. Lithin Nasani – I.T GURU of the Year 4. Mr. Aruna Dumbuya – Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Year
The Bank of the year award emanated not only from the ethics and standardization committee but also from the decisive reached of the legitimate vote casted from the general public.
The prestigious honor awarded by DiasporaFOCUS is a reflection of the Bank’s outstanding reputation and its consistent efforts in providing outstanding banking services to its customers. With a strong focus on customer centricity and innovation, Rokel Commercial Bank has emerged as a trusted name in the financial space.
As one of Sierra Leone’s top financial institutions, Rokel Commercial Bank has played a essential role in driving economic growth and development in the country.
This accolade serves as a testament to Rokel Commercial Bank’s untiring commitment to excellence and its significant contributions to the financial sector. Dr. Gilpin and awarded staff dedicated their awards to the bank and applaud staff of the RCBank for their various contributions and support that led them to be nominated by DiasporaFOCUS in the 12th Edition of the 2023 dinner and awards ceremony.
In Dr. Gilpin’s short statement of appreciation, he referenced the vision of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone Rtd. Brig. Dr. Julius Maada Bio, the Board, Management and Staff of Rokel Commercial Bank (RCBank) and thanked Dr. Emmanuel J.M Stafford and the leadership Team of DiasporaFOCUS for their continued quest to distinguish hard working Sierra Leoneans and other National working in the country. RCBank – The Bank of Choice!!!
As we come to the end of another eventful year, we will first celebrate Christmas to remember the birth of our lord and savior, Jesus’s Christ and then the ushering in of a brand new year.
For Christians around the world, Christmas is a reinforcement of our faith through the birth of Jesus Christ and a time for joyful celebration for unto us, a king was born, it has remained one of the most significant events in the Christian Calendar. For non-Christians, Christmas is a celebration of love, kindness and sharing.
As we say thanks for your remarkable support this year, we remain committed to our core values of maintaining lasting and satisfying relationships with our customers, employees, shareholders and the communities we operate.
By touching the lives of people in these communities, we can make them feel more inclined to do account openings and carry out other financial transactions through the bank. They can also see the bank as a partner in development and business. As we thrust forward with increased profit and pay dividend to our shareholders, we improve our services to lead the banking sector and become a key player in the financial sector.
Some of our impressive highlights this year were the invitation to participate in important international events such as Intra Africa Trade Fair in Cairo, Egypt. The Trade Fair, one of the biggest in the world is a potential gateway for trade liberalization in the continent. In these events, RCBank leveraged on new and existing trade relations and networking opportunities for increased brand building.
With immense pride, we celebrate our astute Managing Director Dr. Ekundayo W. Gilpin (COOR) who is recognized with the prestigious award of “African Banker of the Year” by the UK based Reputation Poll International in December, 2023. Our support towards environmental protection has also not gone unnoticed with two prestigious awards from Shout Climate Change and we are the cover story in the UK Based Diaspora Focus Magazine 2023.
We have become significantly modernized and highly and highly securitized to make your banking the most pleasant experience. Today, our customers have the feel-good factor of sitting in the comfort of their homes to carry out banking transactions of all kinds. All this is made possible through the support you have given us since we launched an ambitious program to transform Rokel Commercial Bank from a loss making to a profit making as well as forward looking institution. Yes, our appetite to expand is insatiable! We have opened new branches, launched state of the art electronic banking products and services.
In this Christmas and the coming new year, we wish you more happiness and prosperity as we work together to remain your dependable bank, your own Kombra Bank of Choice!!!
In September 2023, a select group of West African journalists received an exclusive invitation from QNET’s top brass to attend the annual V-Convention in Malaysia. Prior to this, prevalent negative narratives stemming from media reports in Sierra Leone, Ghana, and Nigeria had cast significant doubts on QNET’s credibility.
Allegations of fraudulent activities linked to QNET, promising lucrative job placements abroad, scholarship opportunities, and rapid wealth accumulation, had tainted the company’s reputation. Victims, having fallen prey to these schemes, sought recourse through law enforcement agencies.
However, the journalists’ direct exposure to QNET’s operations during the V-Con event markedly altered their perceptions. They attested to witnessing a robust, authentic enterprise offering an extensive array of health, wellness, and lifestyle products aimed at enhancing lives.
Highlighting QNET’s grassroots e-commerce-based model, they emphasized its empowerment of millions of entrepreneurs across 100+ countries over its 25-year history. Notably, they commended its inclusivity, enabling individuals—especially women—to establish businesses and generate income by retailing QNET’s products.
Operating from Hong Kong, QNET’s expansive global presence in over 25 countries through diverse subsidiaries and partnerships underscores its commitment to ethical business practices.
At the engagement held in Malaysia’s Amari Hotel, journalists engaged with QNET officials, delving into pertinent inquiries about alleged fraudulent activities in their home countries. Biram Fall, QNET’s Regional General Manager SSA, reiterated the company’s staunch stance against any representative violating its ethical marketing standards. He emphatically clarified that QNET neither endorses employment promises nor guarantees returns, investments, or scholarships in exchange for payments.
Their firsthand encounters at QNET’s showcase of products within the QNET Tower in Malaysia left a lasting impression on the journalists. They emphasized the superior quality and benefits of QNET’s offerings, highlighting products like the Home Pure Nova Water Purifier renowned for its nine-stage purification process, alongside air purifiers, watches, jewelry, supplements, and lifestyle products.
Attending V-CON, where 15,000 to 20,000 Independent Representatives and partners convened, exposed them to motivational speakers and compelling testimonies affirming the authenticity of QNET’s offerings.
Post-event, these journalists actively shared their enlightening experiences, significantly reshaping perceptions of QNET. They stressed the repercussions awaiting any representative found misrepresenting the company, reinforcing QNET’s commitment to ethical conduct and dispelling fraudulent scheme associations.
Their testimonials stand as compelling evidence of QNET’s integrity, genuine product offerings, and dedication to ethical business principles.
In a compelling hour-long “QNET VCON” Media Webinar held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, journalists from Sierra Leone and Ghana, who journeyed to QNET’s operational headquarters in Malaysia back in September 2023, shed light on their experiences with the company. This exclusive session unveiled their perspectives following their attendance at QNET’s grand 25th Anniversary Ceremony during the VCON event earlier in 2023.
Amin Kef (Ranger), Editor of The Calabash Newspaper in Sierra Leone, initially harbored doubts regarding QNET’s authenticity and the quality of its proclaimed products, largely influenced by negative media narratives surrounding alleged fraudulent activities associated with the company. However, his skepticism underwent a profound transformation upon his participation in the V-Con in Malaysia, an event attended by a staggering 15,000 to 20,000 Independent Representatives and Partners.
Sharing his insights, Amin highlighted the pivotal moments where interactions with QNET officials provided substantial clarifications, dispelling misconceptions. He emphasized the firsthand exposure to the company’s product line, witnessing the rigorous scientific underpinnings validating their legitimacy, firmly believing in the adage ‘seeing is believing.’
Echoing Amin’s sentiments, Samuel Bio, Night Editor at Daily Graphic in Ghana, corroborated his colleague’s positive encounters and affirmations about the company.
Biram Fall, the QNET Sub-Saharan African Regional General Manager, illuminated the company’s operations in Sierra Leone, underscoring ongoing initiatives focused on public education and combatting scams. He urged the public to leverage QNET’s Compliance Hotline for inquiries or to report any irregularities, reaffirming the company’s commitment to transparency and integrity.
The webinar concluded with heartfelt gratitude extended to all participants, marking the session’s success in providing an in-depth understanding of QNET’s operations and the proactive measures taken to counter the tarnishing of its reputation by fraudulent activities. The journalists’ testimonies stood as a beacon of authenticity and credibility, offering a nuanced portrayal of QNET’s reality and its relentless dedication to combatting negative portrayals in the media.
