Local News
NRA Closes Diakem Investment for Unpaid Debt of Le162,000
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter The Non-Tax Revenue Department of the National Revenue Authority (NRA) has sealed the business premises of Diakem Investment, located at 26 Adelaide Street in Freetown, due to an outstanding non-tax revenue debt of Le162,053.00. This enforcement action was initiated after the company failed to address its payment obligations for ISP/WIMAX…
Minister Steps In as Freetown City Council Faces Funding Crisis
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Tamba Lamina, has stepped in to tackle the financial and administrative hurdles plaguing the Freetown City Council. These challenges have hampered the council’s ability to deliver essential services, particularly in sanitation, due to restricted access to operational funds. Concerns regarding sanitation in…
Agriculture Ministry and JICA Assess Rice Project Progress
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter In a significant development for agricultural enhancement in Sierra Leone, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) presented the outcomes of the second year of the Rice Productivity Improvement Project (RPIP) at the 3rd Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) Meeting held on March 5, 2026. This project, funded by the…
Allegations of Corruption Emerge Following Arrest of Trucks Transporting Stolen Palm Oil
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Authorities in Bo have apprehended a truck and two vans allegedly involved in the illicit transportation of palm oil believed to have been siphoned from shipments of Socfin Agricultural Company (SL) Ltd., a prominent producer operating in Sahn Malen. Sources indicate that this incident is connected to a suspected theft…
Second Batch of Budapest-Bamako-Freetown Rally Arrives in Sierra Leone
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter March 5, 2026 The second wave of adventurers in the renowned Budapest-Bamako-Freetown Rally has officially entered Sierra Leone through the Gbalamuya border in Kambia. The convoy consists of 492 participants driving 203 vehicles, including motorbikes, and is set to spend the night at the picturesque Bureh Beach. Upon arrival at…
Sierra Leone Dazzles at ITB Berlin 2026 Gastronomy Day
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter BERLIN, Germany Sierra Leone’s “Mini Gastronomy and Cultural Day” was a remarkable highlight at ITB Berlin 2026, showcasing the country’s culinary heritage and cultural richness. The event not only celebrated food but also reshaped perceptions of Sierra Leone as a travel destination for the German market, captivating the attention of…
EU Invests €12 Million to Boost Rural Enterprises in Sierra Leone
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter The Government of Sierra Leone has secured a substantial €12 million economic empowerment initiative funded by the European Union, aimed at enhancing small businesses and agricultural enterprises in Bo, Kenema, and Kailahun Districts. Dubbed the “Salone Access to Finance Project,” this initiative features a €6 million grant facility designed to…
Media Tech Company Donates Smart Solar Street Lights to Enhance Police Operations
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, March 4, 2026 Media Tech Company’s CEO, Mr. Walid, has made a significant contribution to public safety by donating 20 smart solar street lights to the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility initiatives. During the donation ceremony, Mr. Walid emphasized that the…
Sierra Leone’s Statistician-General Attends UN Session to Enhance Data Governance
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter New York, March 4, 2026 Sierra Leone’s Statistician-General, Andrew Bob Johnny, and Francis Tommy, Director of the National Statistical System, are participating in the 57th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission in New York City from March 3 to March 6, 2026. This session convenes representatives from National…
Sierra Leone to Lead Key ARLAC Meeting on Decent Work Standards
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Government of Sierra Leone will hold the 52nd Governing Council Meeting of the African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC), alongside a High-Level Symposium on “Advancing Decent Work in the Platform Economy.” The event is scheduled for March 9 to March 13, 2026, at the Mamba Point Hotel, Lagoonda…

