By: Alimatu Kargbo The West African Health Organization (WAHO) has been hailed as a model institution within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), as regional leaders and health experts gathered in Freetown to strengthen health systems across member states. WAHO, a specialised ECOWAS agency, is responsible for harmonising health policies, strengthening national health…
The Managing Director of Guma Valley Water Company, Ing. Kallay Mirwan Kallon, says Sierra Leone continues to face serious water supply challenges despite ongoing investments and reforms. He identified water loss, also known as non-revenue water, as one of the biggest problems. This includes leakages, illegal connections, and unpaid bills. He said that even with…
By: Alimatu Kargbo A bold new strategy to transform Sierra Leone’s adult education landscape was unveiled Thursday, as the Sierra Leone Adult Education Association (SLADEA) launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan at Jones Street in Freetown. The ambitious roadmap tackles four interlinked national crises: adult illiteracy, youth unemployment, weak civic participation, and climate vulnerability. The launch…
SLRSA & Red Cross Society Sign MOU 10th April 2026 Kissy Road, Freetown www.slrsa.gov.sl The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) to enhance road safety measures and improve emergency response services across the country. The agreement, signed at the Authority’s…
Dr. Ibrahim Bangura Displays Compassionate Leadership By Jarrah Kawusu-Konte It is during moments of crisis that nations witness character that is pure, empathetic and visionary. And sometimes, it is in the immediacy of tragedy that true leadership reveals itself through instinct. When a devastating fire tore through the office of Mohamed Asmieu Bah, Deputy Director…
An explosive legal opinion obtained by this newspaper has thrown the leadership of the Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) into turmoil, concluding that the Chancellor has “absolutely no legal authority” to demand the Vice-Chancellor and Principal step aside from his position. An opinion from R.B. Kowa & Associates, the university’s retained solicitors, directly challenges the…
By: Alimatu Kargbo A high-stakes General Assembly meeting held on April 13, 2026, brought together students and leaders of the university community to address pressing academic, welfare, and governance issues, with strong attention centered on reports circulating about the alleged suspension of the Vice-Chancellor. The meeting, convened under the Office of the Director of Academic…
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…
