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Trolley Dash. Is Back
7th December 2007

Marketing Director Evans Muhanga has on Friday 7th December launched the second Trolley Dash in almost exactly a year after the first ever. The launching took place at the Lumley Beach Car Park in Freetown.

Charcoal seller wins LE350M house
7th December 2007

Friday 7th December 2007 marked the end of the Win. A House promotion that began on 3rd September 2007 with a middle aged woman capturing the coveted prize of a Le350 million house.

Celtel offers customers Le350 million house
3rd September 2007

Celtel SL on Monday 3rd September 2007 has offered customers the opportunity of a life-time to own their own house worth Le350 million.

Moonlight tariff shines through… it’s now 1 unit per minute!
30th August 2007

Celtel is rocking the mobile telecommunication market in Sierra Leone in a line of straight fortnightly breaks and then the company hits the market with more products mixed with innovation all tailored toward making life better for our numerous customers.

One4all SIM-BASED PAYPHONE UNVEILED
31th July 2007

Madam Yeali Serry, Chairlady of the Sierra Leone Petty Traders Association, on Tuesday 31st July 2007 unveiled to the business public the Celtel One4all sim-based payphone at an event at the Laura Dove JSS Hall, Dan Street.

Celtel launches Mobile Top-Up
16th July 2007

Celtel SL on Monday 16th July 2007 introduced another value added product to our numerous subscribers at a colourful event at the British Council.

Celtel in Koindu
18th May 2007

Minutes before the commencement of proceedings for the launch of Celtel’s Gbinti base station Port Loko District past Friday 18th May 2007, the atmosphere was transformed into a cultural show-off as three cultural groups emerged from nowhere and converged at the Dibia Local Court Barrie, singing and dancing.

Celtel in Koindu
11th May 2007

The Resident Minister Eastern Province, Sahr Randolph Fillie Faboe, last Friday (11th May 2007) launched Celtel’s base station in Kissi Bendu chiefdom, Koindu town.

Yele launched
13th April 2007

Sierra Leone’s leading mobile operator on Friday 13th of April launched its network in Yele, Gbonkolenken Chiefdom in the Tonkolili district.

Moyamba Junction now covered
5th April 2007

As far as commercial launches went, Moyamba Junction was no exception. The launching on April 5th was a success with all the traditional heads including the Resident Minister South, Abass Collier who officially commissioned the site.

Celtel donates 10kva generator to Radio Bintumani Kabala
23rd March 2007

In keeping in line with its corporate Strap line ‘Making Life Better’ Celtel on Friday 23rd of March 2007 donated a 10KVA Generator to Radio Bintumani in Kabala.

Celtel’s Bomba tariff reduction
24th February 2007

Saturday 24th of February will go down in the history of Celtel SL as one of our biggest initiatives yet. That day Celtel launched it’s ‘Bomba’ tariff plan.

Celtel /IMC awards
2nd February 2007

The second Celtel / IMC Media award was held on Friday 2nd February 2007 at the Bank Complex Kingtom, with senior media experts and host of journalists in attendance.

Final Grand Draw
7th January 2007

Celtel’s Sim promotion was launched in November and ended in December 2006 after holding nine (9) weekly draws and eight (8) weekly trolley dashes.

All Works Of Life
24th December 2006

All Works Of Life this year, held its 5th Annual National Achievement Awards night on the 24th of December at Family Kingdom with Celtel as its biggest sponsor.

6th and 7th Trolley Dash held
23rd December 2006

The 7th draw and 6th trolley dash in Celtel’s Sim promotion was held on Saturday 23rd December at Monoprix Supermarket Wilkinson, Road.

5th Trolley Dash
16th December 2006

Celtel on Saturday 16th December held its 5th trolley dash at Monoprix Supermarket, Wilkinson Road.

4th Trolley dash draw
9th December 2006

Two lucky winners on Saturday 9th December took part in the weekly sim promotion Trolley Dash at Monoprix Supermarket Wilkinson Road.

Celtel Family day out
4th November

Saturday 4th November was a day to be remembered in the history of CELTEL SL as the first Celtel Family day out.

SIM Promotion first Grand Raffle Draw
3rd December 2006

Celtel (SL) held its first grand raffle draw on Sunday 3rd December 2006 in its current Sim Promotion at Paddy’s Beach Bar Aberdeen.

2nd Trolley dash
25th November 2006

Celtel on Saturday 25th November held its third weekly raffle draw and second trolley dash in its current Sim promotion at Atsons Supermarket Wilkinson Road.

1st Trolley dash
18th November 2005

On the 18th of November 2006 Celtel’s first weekly trolley dash was held at St Mary’s Supermarket Wilkinson road. The first five winners from the first raffle draw held on the 11th November took part in the trolley dash held at St Mary’s Supermarket Wilkinson Road.

Celtel Premier Music Awards
15th December 2006

CPMA, the now annual musical extravaganza in Sierra Leone took place on 15th December, 2006 at the National Stadium main bowl.

Launching of SIM promotion
On Wednesday 2nd November Celtel launched its SIM promotion at the Victoria Park in Freetown, with the Commissioner General of the National Revenue Authority doing the official launch.

The handing over of the house to the winner of Celtel win a house promotion
Saturday 21st October was a day that brought the realization of a dream in the life of Claudette Amuzu, - 26 year old student of College of Medicine who happen to be the lucky winner of a newly constructed Le 300 million house star prize of Celtel’s “Win a house” promotion held in January 2006.

50 units launch and tariff reduction
Saturday, August 19th was not only a big day for Celtel’s operation in Sierra Leone but also a major shake-up of the entire mobile telecommunication sector in the country. Besides Celtel launching the lowest and cheapest denomination top up card in the market it also made a significant reduction on its tariff scheme.

Presentation of 9kva generator to Kamakwie community
Friday 23rd June 2006 was a joyous day for the people of Kamakwei, as barely a year after Celtel launched its network in the town, they were back to help in the development of the chiefdom.

Celtel launches in Gbangbatoke
On Monday 19th June Gbangbatoke in the Moyamba District also joined the ‘global village’ courtesy of Celtel SL.

Celtel opens shop in Makeni and donates 13.5kva generator to SLBS radio Makeni
On Thursday 15th June 2006 the Makeni township felt the presence of Sierra Leone’s premier mobile operator through the launch of Celtel’s new shop in their midst.

Presentation of a 13.5 kva generator to Radio Moa in Kailahun
The Presentation Ceremony of a 13.5 KVA generator to Radio Moa in Kailahun started around 3:00pm on the 10th of June 2006. This programme attracted local authorities and inhabitants from the surrounding villages.

Celtel SL’s Commercial Launch in Kailahun
Kailahun was the last of the District Headquarter towns to “join our world”, as Celtel Sierra Leone launched its mobile services in this thriving commercial town which was one of the hardest hit by the ravages of the 10 years civil war.

Sierra Leone’s Independence Day donations
Consistently committed to its corporate social responsibility, Sierra Leone’s leading mobile operator, Celtel on Sierra Leone’s Independence Day Anniversary, touched the lives of the deprived and less fortunate communities in various parts of the country with assorted food items and cash donations.

Celtel donates supplies to Kailahun youth.

Me2u. Another first from Celtel!
This event was officially launched on the 4th of April 2006 at the Victoria Park Grounds Garrison Street Freetown, by the Governor of the Sierra Leone Central Bank Dr. J D Rogers.

Celtel commercial launch in Kabala
Kabala was literally all red on Saturday 8th April 2006 - the day that Celtel SL did its commercial launch in the headquarter town of Koinadugu District.

Celtel commercial launch in Mattru Jong
Celtel continued with its stride of extensive national coverage, by welcoming the residents of Mattru Jong to the Celtel network on Friday March 24, 2006.

Celtel wins Best Telecommunications Company Award for 2005
The night of 25th December 2005 was a night to remember as the crème de la crème of society converged to witness, arguably, one of Sierra Leone’s most prestigious awards ceremony - The National Achievement Awards.

Know. It all. launch
14th March 2006

A new and exciting value added service, “Know. It All” was commercially launched at the Hotel Cabenda on Tuesday 14th March 2006.

Hill station site commissioning
10th March 2006

The Minister for Lands and Country Planning Dr Bobson Sesay officially commissioned the long awaited Celtel Cell Site at Hill Station on 10th March, 2006 at 11:00 am.

Kissy shop opening
16th February 2006

Thursday 16th February 2006 was a day to be remembered in the East End of Freetown where Celtel opened its shop.

Pujehun Launch
10th February 2006

The Commercial Launch in Pujehun was on Friday 10th February 2006.

Friends and Family
8th February 2006

The official launch of the Reduced International Tariff and Friends and Family package took place at Mamba Point on Wednesday 8th February 2006.

Celtel Experience
25th-27th January 2006

The Celtel (SL) experience was hosted at the Cape Sierra Hotel in Aberdeen on the 25th and 27th January 2006

Official launch of "Who Called?"
12th January 2006

The official launch of ‘’Who Called’’ took place at the Mamba Point on Thursday 12th January 2006.




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