Business

Dark Night, Dirty Air: Smoke Troubles Makeni

abefeoladimeji1April 21, 2026

By: Sahrfoa Matturie Residents of Makeni are expressing growing concern over persistent heavy smoke that fills the city’s air at night, raising serious questions about public health and environmental safety. Across several neighborhoods, thick smoke regularly rises after dark, largely attributed to the open burning of household waste. What should be a time of cooler,...

CITIZENS, BE AWARE: THE RETURN OF EDSA AUTOMATIC “OFF AND ON”

abefeoladimeji1April 20, 2026

Attorney General Meets International Moral Guarantors on Electoral Reform Progress

abefeoladimeji1April 20, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, on Tuesday held a high-level engagement with a delegation of International Moral Guarantors to review progress on Sierra Leone’s electoral reform agenda. The meeting, held at the Guma Building on Lamina Sankoh Street in Freetown, brought together key international partners supporting...

Development Secretary Receives Chinese Experts for Nationwide Solar Streetlight Project

abefeoladimeji1April 20, 2026

The Development Secretary at the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED), Ambrose James, has received a delegation of Chinese technical experts to advance plans for the installation of 1,500 solar-powered streetlights across Sierra Leone. The high-level engagement, held at the MoPED Conference Hall, brought together government officials and the visiting team, led by Mr....

Government Secures $700 Million Boost for Manufacturing Sector

abefeoladimeji1April 20, 2026

By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay The Government of Sierra Leone has announced a landmark achievement in attracting private investment, securing up to US$700 million for the country’s manufacturing sector. The disclosure was made by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Alpha Ibrahim Sesay, during the Civic Day Series held in Karene District. According to Minister Sesay,...

CRS Strengthens Partnership with Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation

abefeoladimeji1April 20, 2026

By Staff Writer Freetown, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sierra Leone’s water and sanitation sector following a high-level courtesy visit to the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation. The CRS Sierra Leone Country Manager, Michael Moyo, accompanied by Water Fund Technical Advisor Arthur Chinsman-Williams and Local Leadership and Partnership Strengthening...

Minister Swaray Engages Sierra Tropical Workers to Address Labour Concerns

abefeoladimeji1April 20, 2026

In a decisive move to address an ongoing industrial dispute, the Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, has held a consultative meeting with aggrieved workers of Sierra Tropical Limited, aimed at resolving grievances and improving working conditions. The engagement forms part of the government’s broader agenda to strengthen human capital development,...

Back to the Table: Strengthening Communities Against Structural Injustice

abefeoladimeji1April 20, 2026

“They have said we can no longer farm our lands. If we do, we are threatened with violence. How do we feed our children? We have nothing.” After making her impassioned plea to the Namati team, Yeabu Sesay of Punthun Village walks away slowly, her painful limp a visible reminder of decades spent cultivating land...

Keystone One Properties Launches, Seals Strategic Housing Partnership

abefeoladimeji1April 20, 2026

Keystone One Properties has officially entered Sierra Leone’s real estate sector, unveiling its presence with a high-profile soft launch at the prestigious Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel. The event brought together a cross-section of government officials, investors, and key industry stakeholders, underscoring growing confidence in the country’s property market and the increasing role of private...

ECOWAS Health Steering Committee Convenes in Freetown to Strengthen Regional Health Systems

abefeoladimeji1April 20, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr Freetown, The 26th Annual Meeting of the Financial Support Steering Committee of the West African Health Organization (WAHO) has commenced in Freetown, bringing together key regional stakeholders to advance collaboration and strengthen health systems across West Africa. The brief but significant opening ceremony featured the introduction of high-level delegates, including...