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By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone. In a significant ruling on January 9, 2026, the High Court of Sierra Leone has granted interim protection to David Kpakima, the Group Chief Operating Officer and minority shareholder of Zoodlabs (SL) Limited, Metro Cable (SL) Limited, and Smart Telecoms Limited, amid a contentious dispute with major…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter In her New Year address, Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr outlined significant achievements of the Freetown City Council (FCC) during 2025, highlighting progress in waste management and infrastructure projects, while also raising alarms regarding funding shortages and an alarming drug crisis. Mayor Aki-Sawyerr announced that a comprehensive annual report detailing the…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter The Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation has formed a partnership with Kamara Yokie Innovation to advance artificial intelligence (AI), digital skills, and technological innovation in Sierra Leone. In a recent meeting, ministry officials and representatives from the Kamara Yokie Innovation Center reviewed ongoing initiatives in robotics and STEM education,…

By Joseph Momoh, Staff Reporter Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a key player in Sierra Leone’s conservation landscape, has inaugurated the nation’s inaugural canopy walkway, offering visitors a unique elevated view of the forest and its endangered chimpanzees. Suspended high among the treetops, the walkway aims to promote eco-tourism while enhancing conservation education. Bala Amarasekaran, the founder…

By Joseph Momoh, Staff Reporter As Sierra Leone approaches its general election, Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay has outlined the timeline for a proposed new constitution and the accompanying referendum. In response to inquiries about the possibility of holding the referendum alongside the upcoming elections, Sesay indicated that the Constitutional Review Committee…

By Joseph Momoh, Staff Reporter Sierra Leone recorded a total of 306,057 live births in 2025, according to a provisional report released by the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) for the year ending December 31, 2025. The data reveals that females comprised 51% of the births, while males accounted for 49%. In detail, the report…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, 16 December 2025 — Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has convened a crucial high-level meeting with international independent monitors to evaluate the findings from the recently completed Pilot Population and Housing Census. This gathering, held at the Conference Hall of Kona Lodge, is a significant step in preparing…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation (MoCTI), in collaboration with UNICEF Sierra Leone, has unveiled the Learn2Earn Program, a pilot initiative designed to empower young people for income generation through digital freelancing. During the launch event, Stevenson K. Kamanda, Permanent Secretary of MoCTI, emphasized that…