By Chioma Mang, CEO, UBA Africa 1 In 2024, total African trade was estimated at approximately US$1.5 trillion, yet the continent accounts for just about 3.3% of global trade according to data from the World Trade Organization (WTO). Intra-African trade has grown to roughly US$220 billion, but at just 15–18% of total trade, it remains…
Orange Sierra Leone, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has officially commissioned a Le1.8 million, ten-room health centre in Wai Community, Sorogbema Chiefdom, marking a significant milestone in efforts to improve access to quality healthcare in rural Sierra Leone. The facility, inaugurated on March 28, 2026, is expected to transform healthcare delivery for Wai…
By Karamoh Kabba Dr. Bangura’s academic training and international experience form a significant part of his public profile. He is widely regarded as a highly accomplished academic with global exposure, bringing comparative perspectives, international networks, and modern administrative practices that can contribute to national development. Evidently, according to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization….
Freetown stood at the epicenter of a defining corporate moment as Chioma Mang, Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa 1, embarked on her first official visit to Sierra Leone that not only signaled leadership presence, but ignited a renewed wave of strategic intent, institutional alignment, and forward-looking partnerships. Her arrival in Freetown on…
By Foday Moriba Conteh In a move aimed at expanding digital financial access and strengthening participation in the global digital economy, Orange Money, in partnership with Zenith Bank Sierra Leone and Mastercard, on Thursday, March 26, 2026, officially launched the Orange Money Mastercard. The launch ceremony took place at the Atlantic Hotel in Freetown and…
Is President Bio Inciting Violence? In fragile democracies, language is never neutral. It signals intent, shapes perception, and, in its most dangerous form, grants permission. Recent remarks attributed to the President, suggesting that “anyone who supports APC in Bonthe shall die in the morning,” have reverberated far beyond partisan debate. Whether defended as mistranslation, or…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Concerns over governance, service delivery, and national cohesion took centre stage at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s weekly press conference held at the Miatta Conference Centre, where key stakeholders addressed pressing national issues. The session featured statements from the Minister of Social Welfare, Melrose Karminty, the Director of the Decentralization…
Bo, Sierra Leone – The Chief Executive Officer of Africell Sierra Leone, Mr. Shadi Gerjawi, officially commissioned the newly renovated historic Bo Clock Tower, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment in community development and cultural preservation. The commissioning ceremony, held in Bo, drew the presence of local authorities, community stakeholders, and residents…
By Patrick Samu Former Kenema District Council Chairman Alie Kabba is a principled and unwavering party loyalist. His dedication to SLPP began in his formative years, continuing through his days at Fourah Bay College and into his impressive professional career. He isn’t a Johnny-come-lately; his loyalty is etched in his history. As the National Campaign…
Mercury International Launches Long Awaited “Grand Battle” Promo By: Alimatu Kargbo Mercury International has officially launched its highly anticipated Mercury Bet Grand Battle, a major promotional campaign offering a life-changing grand prize of US$81,000 to one lucky winner. Speaking at the launch, the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Martin Edmond Michael, described the initiative…
