By Mahmud Tim Kargbo Monday, 22 June 2026 Every country discovers the value of infrastructure at the exact moment it realises it does not have enough of it. Economic resilience is rarely created during a crisis; it is built quietly through decisions made before uncertainty arrives. A nation’s ability to secure fuel supply is therefore […]
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By Mahmud Tim Kargbo Friday, 19 June 2026 Public debates surrounding major investment decisions require more than strong opinions; they require facts, context and a careful understanding of economic principles. The ongoing discussion surrounding Aminata and Sons Sierra Leone Limited’s proposed petroleum storage expansion has attracted national attention because it touches on taxation, government revenue,
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By Mahmud Tim Kargbo Thursday, 18 June 2026 A country’s economic progress is often determined by the strength of the infrastructure that supports its ambitions. Behind every growing economy are systems that ensure businesses can operate, industries can expand and citizens can access essential services without unnecessary disruption. In Sierra Leone, one of the most
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By Mackie M. Jalloh Across Freetown, anger is no longer simmering—it is boiling. From Calaba Town to Goderich, from Wellington to Wilberforce, Jui and Waterloo, motorbike riders, keke operators, and private bike owners are united by a single grievance: Shalimar Trading Company’s iron grip on TVS motorbikes and spare parts has turned survival into a
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By Mackie M. Jalloh Kadco is facing mounting public outrage and regulatory scrutiny following disturbing revelations surrounding the handling of large quantities of allegedly expired industrial ethanol at its Cline Town warehouse in Freetown. What initially appeared to be a routine consumer safety complaint has rapidly escalated into a full-blown public health controversy—one now raising
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By Mackie M. Jalloh Sierra Leone’s agricultural landscape is entering a transformative phase as Pee Cee Holdings (PCH), one of the country’s most prominent importers, moves decisively into large-scale food production. A new assessment by the World Bank suggests that this shift could mark a turning point in the nation’s pursuit of food security—particularly through
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By Mackie M. Jalloh In a landmark move for Sierra Leone’s financial sector, Afrimoney and Ecobank Sierra Leone have officially launched a partnership that allows customers to make payments using Afrimoney mobile wallets directly on Ecobank point-of-sale (POS) terminals. This collaboration marks the first time mobile money can be used seamlessly on POS devices in
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By Mackie M. Jalloh Sierra Leone’s ambitious Feed Salone Initiative is beginning to yield visible results, as local markets across the country report a steady decline in rice prices—signaling renewed confidence in the nation’s food security agenda. The initiative, launched under the leadership of President Julius Maada Bio, has been hailed as one of the
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SierraTec Secure Co. is redefining Sierra Leone’s agricultural landscape with a bold new vision for sustainable farming, following a major national recognition that solidified its leadership in the country’s drive toward food self-sufficiency. The technology-driven agribusiness was recently honoured with a Presidential Certificate of Excellence from His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio during the World
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