Orange Deepens Collaboration With Media On Friday, February 6, 2026, Orange Sierra Leone (OSL) proudly hosted its annual media engagement event at its headquarters located at No. 1 Alpha Wurie Drive, Hill Station, Freetown. Under the theme “Connecting with the Media, Sharing Our Story,” the gathering attracted a diverse group of media professionals, including owners,…
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…
Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has expressed deep concern about the arrest and continued detention of APC Secretary General Lansana Dumbuya, which followed remarks made by Dumbuya at a recent party meeting. Bangura condemned the action and stated that he is actively working with party leadership and other flagbearer candidates to ensure Dumbuya’s immediate release. “I strongly…
Freetown, Sierra Leone — In a bold move, the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Abdul Kargbo, announced that all opposition Members of Parliament will immediately suspend participation in parliamentary proceedings until the APC National Secretary General is released from detention.Hon. Kargbo confirmed that the Secretary General is not the only party official in…
Freetown, Sierra Leone — Popular entertainer and All People’s Congress (APC) member Zainab Sheriff has warned that she will take legal action if the APC settles a fine imposed on her behalf by the Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC). The warning follows a PPRC decision to fine the APC a total of NLe350,000 over violations…
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…
