Newton Poultry To Produce 22,000 Eggs Daily Under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, the Minister of Agriculture, Sierra Leone is on the cusp of a significant transformation in its agricultural sector. The government’s initiative, “Di Feed Salone,” prioritizes local food production and aims to enhance the country’s self-sufficiency, particularly in essential commodities…
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has announced the appointment of Loknath Mishra as Chief Executive Officer of UBA UK.The appointment which takes effect from February 2nd, 2026, reinforces the Group’s commitment to strengthening its international footprint and enhancing its role as a key financial bridge between Africa and the world. As CEO…
UBA Sierra Leone on the 23rd &24th January,2026 held its 2026 Annual Strategy Session, bringing together staff from across all departments to review performance, align strategic priorities, and set a clear direction for the 2026 business year. The session emphasized execution, teamwork, customer focus, and digital innovation as key drivers of growth. The Board Chairman,…
Heirs Holdings Appoints Two New Non-Executive Directors Leading pan-African investment company, Heirs Holdings, has announced the appointment of Obinna Ufudo and Sola Yomi-Ajayi as Non-Executive Directors. The new directors bring extensive expertise in finance, energy, governance, and global markets, and their appointments demonstrate Heirs Holdings’ ongoing commitment to strong corporate governance. Sola Yomi-Ajayi has over…
Africell will help researchers at Oxford University investigate the economic and social impact of AfriGPT, Africell’s innovative SMS-based AI service. 27 January 2026, Oxford and Freetown | Africell and Oxford University have agreed to collaborate on a groundbreaking research project into the economic and social impact of AI tools in West Africa. Funded in part…
In a significant step towards achieving food self-sufficiency, Pee Cee Agriculture Limited is set to revolutionize agriculture in Sierra Leone with its ambitious onion farming project in Lungi. With an investment of $12 million backed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the company is currently cultivating 70 hectares of onions twice a year, totaling 140…
State House, Freetown, Monday, 12 January 2026 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio received the outgoing Chief Executive Officer of Orange Sierra Leone, Mr Sekou Amadou Bah, at State House, where he paid a farewell courtesy call after completing his four-year tenure in the country. During the meeting, Mr Bah formally introduced the…
Orange Sierra Leone has taken a major step in strengthening its commitment to shared value and inclusive growth by formally issuing share certificates to its employees under the company’s Employee Shareholding Scheme. The initiative grants eligible employees’ ownership, profit entitlement, and a direct stake in the company’s financial success, reinforcing the belief that those who…
Orange Sierra Leone, on Monday 5th January, 2026, officially welcomed its new Chief Executive Officer, Madam Aicha Toure, during a well-attended ceremony held at the company’s headquarters at Hill Station, Freetown. Madam Toure was accompanied by the outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Sekou Amadou Bah, and received a warm welcome from members of the company’s top…
NASSIT’s Financial Integrity On The Line In a shocking revelation, the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has reported capitalizing a staggering Le19.4 billion (19.4 million new Leones) as project expenditures, which have now come under scrutiny following the 2024 audit report that questions the legitimacy of these figures. The funds in question were…
