By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN – The Ministry of Finance has concluded a two‑week workshop to update Sierra Leone’s Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) and Medium‑Term Debt Strategy (MTDS), aimed at strengthening the country’s debt management framework and aligning borrowing decisions with sustainable economic growth. The sessions, held at Leisure Lodge in Aberdeen, ended on Friday, 24 July...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN – Cardiologist and Dean at Connaught Government Hospital, Professor Dr. James Russell, has instituted legal action against two businessmen over the alleged theft of a medical diagnostic machine valued at US$37,100. On Monday, 27 July 2026, the accused—Abdul Jabbie Mansaray and Joseph Bellon—appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court...Read More
By Foday Moriba Conteh Fresh allegations have emerged against Sonoco Sierra Leone, widening scrutiny into the company’s import practices. Investigations suggest that Sonoco may have been importing finished cement and other building materials under duty-free concessions linked to its flour milling operations, before allegedly selling them on the local market. Cement Allegations Sources allege that Sonoco...Read More
By Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh A few years ago, government leaders in developing countries worried about debt, unemployment, or the next election. Today, the answer is usually all of them at once, compounded by climate shocks, food and fuel crises, and rising debt obligations, while development assistance becomes less predictable and citizens rightly continue to expect better...Read More
By Amin Kef-Ranger The National Communications Authority (NaTCA) has stepped up its consumer education campaign, warning Sierra Leoneans to remain vigilant against fraudulent internet links and online scams increasingly targeting mobile phone and internet users. Rising Cyber Threats According to NaTCA, cybercriminals are exploiting fake links shared via SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook, email, and other platforms to...Read More
