One Granted Bail & One Awaits Sentence By: Alimatu Kargbo Thirty years old Joseph Yamba, a businessman, and twenty seven years old Mohamed Kargbo, a Chief, made another appearance before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1 on two count charges, to wit: conspiracy to commit a crime contrary to law, and Larceny…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Fifty one years old Joseph Kpana, a driver, and seventeen years old Adams Bayoh, a security, made their first appearance before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1 on two count charges, to wit: conspiracy contrary to law and house breaking and Larceny contrary to section 26 (1) of the…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The Deputy Minister 1 of Energy, Edmond B. Nonie, says government is working with international partners to strengthen the country’s energy sector at the Government weekly press conference. He explained that development partners, including the FDB, have made significant investments, while the World Bank has committed about $50 million over the next…
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…
