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…
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…
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…
financial sector, Commerce & Mortgage Bank (CMB) opened its headquarters to a high-profile interview session with Forbes Africa, marking yet another milestone in the bank’s journey of excellence, innovation, and national impact. The exclusive engagement brought together top executives and thought leaders, with the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer taking center stage to share bold insights…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Fifty two years old Nathan Alimamy Sillah, a business man, made his first appearance before Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No.2 on two count charges, ranging from Obtaining Money by false pretenses contrary to Section 32 (1) of the Larceny Act 1916 According to the particulars of offense: on…
NPRA Announces New Fuel Prices On March 6, 2026, the Sierra Leonean government, through the Ministry of Information and Civic Education and the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), issued a press release announcing a necessary adjustment in fuel prices. The price of petrol at the pump will rise from NLe28.50 to NLe32.00 per litre, reflecting…
The recent 2024 audit report concerning the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has unveiled significant issues surrounding financial management, particularly related to the Foreign Travel Tax (FTT) and shared revenue arrangements. These findings highlight critical lapses in record-keeping and transparency that could hinder the operational effectiveness of the authority. One of the most alarming…
By Marian Magdalene Bangura Strategic Communication Unit – MOICE The newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sierra Leone, Zhao Yong, has paid a courtesy visit on the Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor M. Bah, at his Youyi Building office in Freetown. Minister Bah warmly welcomed Ambassador Zhao and conveyed…
Minister Bah Takes New Chinese Ambassador On Conducted Tour Of Miatta Centre By Marian Magdalene Bangura Strategic Communication Unit – MoICE Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor A. Bah, on March 3rd, 2026, took the new Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sierra Leone, HE Zhao Yong, on a conducted tour of…
