Business

Government Unveils New Turnaround Strategy for Sierratel Through Public–Private Partnership Model

abefeoladimeji1April 24, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The Minister of Communication Technology and Innovation, Salima B. Bah, has outlined government’s new strategic direction for restructuring the state-owned telecom operator Sierratel, following Cabinet’s approval of a public–private partnership aimed at reviving the struggling institution. Speaking on the rationale behind the reform, the minister explained that earlier attempts to...

Human Rights Commissioner Urges Action on Food Security at Launch of Global Rights Report

abefeoladimeji1April 24, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The Commissioner of Human Rights of Sierra Leone, Hassan Samba Yarjah, has called for urgent, coordinated action to address food insecurity, emphasizing that access to food is a fundamental human right rather than a privilege. Delivering a keynote address at the launch of Amnesty International’s State of the World Human...

Amnesty International Flags Rights Gaps in Sierra Leone Despite Legal Progress

abefeoladimeji1April 24, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The Executive Director of Amnesty International Sierra Leone, Solomon M. Sogbandi, has presented a comprehensive overview of the country’s human rights landscape, warning that while legal frameworks exist, weak institutional capacity and enforcement gaps continue to undermine meaningful progress. Delivering an assessment aligned with Amnesty International’s 2025 outlook, Sogbandi emphasized...

Government Approves Key Reforms on Energy, Diplomacy, Education, and Digital Payments

abefeoladimeji1April 24, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor C. Bah, has outlined a series of major policy decisions approved by Cabinet, targeting reforms across critical sectors including energy, foreign service, education, aviation, and digital finance. Speaking at a government briefing, Minister Bah emphasized the importance of leveraging both international partnerships...

HRDN-SL Executive Director Warns Against Misuse of Free Speech, Draws Line Between Expression and Incitement

abefeoladimeji1April 24, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The Executive Director of the Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone (HRDN-SL), Alphonsus B. M. Gbanie, has called for a more responsible use of freedom of expression, emphasizing the need for citizens to clearly distinguish between legitimate expression and unlawful incitement. Delivering a statement on key human rights issues, Gbanie...

NWRMA Joins Key Stakeholder Talks on EWRC Institutional Reforms

abefeoladimeji1April 24, 2026

By Staff Writer The National Water Resources Management Agency (NWRMA) has participated in a high-level stakeholder engagement on the review of institutional structures at the Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC), in a process spearheaded by the Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU). The three-day engagement, held from April 16 to 18, 2026, at the Occasion...

FCC ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS TO COMBACT AIR POLLUTION

abefeoladimeji1April 24, 2026

By Josephine Sesay The Freetown City Council, in collaboration with the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) and HENDDU, has convened a multi-stakeholder workshop to validate an Inclusive Clean Air Communication Strategy aimed at addressing the growing threat of air pollution in the capital. The engagement brought together representatives from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs),...

FLOOD WARNING AHEAD OF RAINY SEASON CITIZENS AND GOVERNMENT TO COMBAT DRAINAGE CHALLENGES

abefeoladimeji1April 24, 2026

By Josephine Sesay With the rainy season fast approaching, concerns are intensifying over the state of drainage systems across the capital, as clogged gutters threaten to expose thousands of residents to potential flooding. As the rainy season draws closer, the condition of Freetown’s drainage system remains a pressing concern, underscoring the need for immediate and...

Dark Night, Dirty Air: Smoke Troubles Makeni

abefeoladimeji1April 21, 2026

Apollo v Artemis: How the Earth changed in 58 years

abefeoladimeji1April 21, 2026

By: Richard Hollingham After the Apollo 8 crew captured the iconic Earthrise photo in 1968, Artemis astronauts have recreated the image, revealing changes to our fragile blue planet. When the commander of Apollo 8, Frank Borman, first saw the far side of the Moon from his spacecraft window in 1968 he was struck by its...