Orange Supports NYEEF 2023, Offers Lucrative Opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs


Orange Sierra Leone, a key player in the mobile industry, has played a vital role in backing the National Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Fair (NYEEF) 2023 with substantial financial support. As a frontrunner in Sierra Leone’s business landscape, Orange acknowledges the significance of empowering youth in their entrepreneurial pursuits.

In a commendable initiative, Orange Sierra Leone is hosting a “Pitch Your Business Idea” event at this year’s NYEEF on November 15th, from 2 pm to 4 pm. This platform enables young entrepreneurs to present their business ideas, offering a chance to win Le 10,000 and fostering innovation and creativity among the youth.

Furthermore, Orange Sierra Leone has extended its support by offering additional opportunities for the youth during the NYEEF program from the 13th to the 16th of November, 2023. This includes the Orange Esport Experience, where the winner stands to gain Le 7,000, and the 2nd winner Le 4,000. Additionally, the Orange Digital Center Hackathon 2023 presents a chance for participants to win Le 7,000, Le 5,000, and Le 3,000 for the first, second, and third positions, respectively.

To participate in these exciting programs, interested youth are encouraged to register their business ideas during the NYEEF program. Registration can be done by visiting the Orange booth or through the provided link: https://forms.gle/mCDpURKNLMbWuW4cA

Orange Sierra Leone’s commitment to fostering youth entrepreneurship is evident through these initiatives, reinforcing its role as a socially responsible corporate entity.






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Young Sierra Leonean Agriculturist Marketises Cassava Flour


A young Sierra Leonean Agriculturist, Francis John Sesay has invested in the production of cassava flour.

Cassava flour could serve as an alternative to the infamous wheat flour which is currently short in market due to the war in Ukraine.

Sesay, who studied Agricultural Engineering at Njala University launched is Cassavity brand as alternative to wheat flour which is expensive now in his country due Ukraine war.

Sesay said the flour can be used for baking cakes, doughnuts, pies and other flour-related products like fish ball.

Although cassava is a famous staple crop in Sierra Leone but it usage as a wheat flour substitute is new in the West African nation.

Some experts have said that large investment in the agriculture sector especially cassava could assist Sierra Leone achieve food sufficiency.




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