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SierraTel Workers Denounce Unpaid Salaries of NLe326 Million Amid Presidential Directive
By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter Employees and retirees of Sierra Leone Telecommunications Company (SierraTel) are alleging that the state-owned telecom operator has disregarded a presidential directive to settle over NLe326 million in unpaid salaries and staff benefits, issued several months ago. The directive, reported by Truth Media, followed an advocacy letter from Abdul Fatoma, Executive…
APC’s Richard Konteh Blasts NPRA Chief Over Misleading Fuel Price Claims
By Joseph Momoh, Staff Reporter Richard Konteh, an aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer position, has accused the Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Regulatory Agency (NPRA) of misleading the public regarding the recent fuel price increase. Konteh refuted the NPRA’s assertion that the fuel pump price rose by only Le1.10, calling the…
PPRC Fines APC NLe350,000 for Inflammatory Rally Remarks
By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter In a decisive effort to uphold political decorum, the Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) has imposed a fine of NLe350,000 on the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) for inflammatory statements made during a recent rally. On February 2, 2026, the PPRC announced that the fines are a result of violations…
Media Collaboration Essential for Census Data: December 1, 2026
Freetown, Sierra Leone. In a strategic move to enhance public awareness for the upcoming 2026 Population and Housing Census, Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) hosted a high-level meeting with radio presenters, continuity announcers, and DJs from across the nation. The event aimed to foster collaboration between media professionals and Stats SL’s Directorate of Communication and…
Orange Sierra Leone Empowers Employees with Shareholding Initiative
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter In a significant move towards fostering inclusive growth, Orange Sierra Leone has officially issued share certificates to its employees through its Employee Shareholding Scheme. This initiative not only grants eligible staff ownership and profit-sharing rights but also reinforces the notion that contributors to the company’s success should benefit from its…
43 Former Addicts Celebrate Recovery in Bo Rehabilitation Milestone
Bo, Sierra Leone — In a significant milestone for community health, the Ministry of Social Welfare has proudly discharged 43 former drug addicts following their successful completion of a structured rehabilitation program at Gondama Barracks in Bo District. Delivering a keynote address, Minister Melrose Karminty highlighted the grave implications of drug abuse, particularly the substance…
High Court Grants Interim Protection to Kpakima in Telecom Dispute
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…
Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Reviews 2025 Achievements, Addresses Funding and Drug Issues
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…
Ministry Partners with Kamara Yokie to Enhance AI and Digital Skills
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,…
Tacugama Unveils Sierra Leone’s First Canopy Walkway for Conservation
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…