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Afrimoney, Ecobank Launch POS Mobile Payments

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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Feed Salone Initiative Lowers Rice Prices

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 Earns Presidential Award for Sustainable Farming

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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Chernor Bah Wins West Africa’s Best Information Minister Award

By Mariama Bundu Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Honourable Chernor Bah, has once again brought pride to the nation after being named West Africa’s Best Minister of Information by the Africa Diaspora Journalists Network (ADJN) and Afriqu Europe Magazine. The prestigious recognition celebrates Minister Bah’s exceptional leadership, professionalism, and reform-driven approach in

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DG Daboh Transforms NASSIT into a Model of Social Security

By Mariama Bundu Under the dynamic leadership of Director-General Mohamed Daboh, the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has continued to redefine social protection and financial security in Sierra Leone. Over the past few years, DG Daboh’s strategic vision and commitment to excellence have propelled NASSIT into a new era of efficiency, transparency, and

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Africell’s Storytelling Wins International Recognition

By Mackie M. Jalloh Africell has once again placed Sierra Leone and The Gambia on the global creative map, earning international recognition for its groundbreaking docuseries, One Week in… with Pelumi Nubi. The series, which explores the vibrant cultures and daily lives of people across the two West African nations, has been shortlisted in the

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President Bio Champions Agri-Food Investments in Sierra Leone

By Mackie M. Jalloh Sierra Leone has positioned itself as a burgeoning hub for agricultural investment with the successful hosting of its inaugural Agri-Food Investment Summit. The event, held in Freetown, brought together over 25 international investors and 40 local companies to explore opportunities across the country’s thriving agricultural sector. President Julius Maada Bio, addressing

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Through Babson Sesay, Future Stars Foundation Donates to Bai Bureh Warriors Football Club

By: Amb. Unisa Totti Fofanah On the 2nd of November 2025, the Port Loko Mini Stadium was filled with excitement and pride as the Bai Bureh Warriors Football Club received a generous donation of football items from the Future Stars Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Vancouver, Canada. The donation, which included a full set

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SLAJ Demands Stronger Protection for Journalists

By Mackie M. Jalloh The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has renewed calls for stronger protections for journalists and accountability for crimes committed against members of the press, as the country joined the global commemoration of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists on November 3rd, 2025. In a powerful statement

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NPRA Boss Pushes for Unified African Oil Market

By Mackie M. Jalloh At a time when global energy markets are shifting and Africa continues to grapple with fuel dependency, the Director-General of Sierra Leone’s National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Baluwa Koroma, has made a compelling case for continental collaboration. Speaking as Guest Speaker at the 19th Africa Downstream Energy Week 2025 in Lagos,

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