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…
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…
Christian Blind Mission Commits To Support Vulnerable Groups By Mohamed Nagimu Deen The Christian Blind Mission (CBM) Sierra Leone celebrated its 50th anniversary of operating in Sierra Leone with the theme: “Empowering vision and inclusion,” at Family Kingdom Hall, Freetown, on March 31, 2026. CBM, which has branches in Kenya, Nigeria, Palestine, Ukraine, and other…
By Mohamed Muckson Sesay. Faith Grow Microfinance Sierra Leone on March 29th, 2026 officially launched its operations in Mile 91, Tonkolili District, marking a significant step toward expanding financial inclusion and supporting grassroots economic development in Northern Sierra Leone. The launch ceremony, held along Magbokie Junction of Freetown Road, in Mile 91, brought together financial…
Freetown, Sierra Leone — As part of its ongoing commitment to community engagement and social impact, One Mobile recently made a donation of essential goods to the Milton Margai School for the Blind, located at 156 Wilkinson Road in Freetown. The institution is home to approximately 100 pupils and staff, providing education and support to…
Press Release UN Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs to Visit Sierra Leone Saturday 28 March 2026 Dr. Felipe Paullier UN Headquarters, New York – The United Nations Youth Office today announced the official mission of Dr. Felipe Paullier, Head of the United Nations Youth Office and Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Youth Affairs, to Sierra Leone…
Agriculture Minister Officially Opens Mano Bridge Bo District, Friday 27 March 2025 Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, officially commissioned a 24-metre bridge in Bo District, linking Bongor and Tikonko Chiefdoms and connecting the Mano and Sebehun/Tuba communities. The structure was delivered under the Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (AVDP) and…
By Hassan Gbassay Koroma The Executive Director of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), James Bagie Bio, has outlined a series of transformative reforms and notable achievements aimed at strengthening road safety and improving service delivery across Sierra Leone. Speaking on the Wednesday, March 25 edition of the Good Morning Show on Radio Democracy,…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Speaking at a press conference held at Miata conference center, the Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, outlined key Cabinet decisions while highlighting progress in the education of women and girls. Bah reflected on past challenges, noting that only one in three girls would start school at year one, while…
