By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) has recorded its most profitable year, announcing over SLE 600 million in profits for the 2024 financial year at its 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Freetown. Historic Financial Growth During the AGM, the Chairman declared, “We have just delivered the most profitable year in our Bank’s...Read More
The Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) has successfully concluded a weeklong nationwide stakeholder engagement on the Saudi Program for the Drilling of Wells and Rural Development in Africa, Phase V – Sierra Leone. The initiative, aimed at securing land and informing key stakeholders about the project, took place between June 2 and June 7, 2025,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leonean artist Mash P has released a compelling new single, “Ghetto Hero,” under WAYout Arts, a track that narrates his personal struggles and triumphs growing up in the ghetto. The song has already gained widespread attention, resonating deeply with listeners across Sierra Leone and beyond. A Story of Survival and...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh The fraud case involving Tamba Johnny Walker has been committed to the High Court for trial following a ruling by Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah on June 10, 2025, at Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown. Walker was arraigned on two charges: – Conspiracy, contrary to law – Obtaining money by false...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Karpowership, a global leader in floating power solutions, has announced a significant reduction in electricity generation in Sierra Leone due to prolonged payment delays from the government. The company, which has provided reliable power to Sierra Leone since 2018, said in a statement on Tuesday that, capacity fees for its Powership...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh New Brookfields Hotel, Freetown — June 3, 2025: Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has convened a high-level roundtable meeting with members of the Census Advisory Committee, aimed at reviewing progress on the upcoming 2026 Decennial Population and Housing Census (PHC ’26). The meeting, held at New Brookfields Hotel, brought together key stakeholders...Read More
Sierra Leone says it has recorded a 93 percent civil registration and national ID issuance coverage rate, with at least 80 percent of services already digitized. An official of the country’s National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) disclosed these statistics in an interview with Biometric Update on the sidelines of the ID4Africa 2025 AGM recently. The NCRA Deputy...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone — June 9, 2025: Rokel Commercial Bank (RCBank) has intensified efforts to promote financial inclusion and expand access to instant digital payment systems, including prepaid cards and Visa cards. The campaign aligns with the recently launched National Payment Switch by the Bank of Sierra Leone, aimed at modernizing...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Port Lympia, Nice — Monday, June 9, 2025: Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has reaffirmed his country’s dedication to Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14) – Life Below Water at the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France. Addressing global leaders, President Bio called for collective action to...Read More
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has held a crucial maiden engagement with the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), discussing key aspects of petroleum pricing, revenue generation, and industry regulations. Led by Seydou Coulibaly, Technical Assistance Advisor in the Fiscal Affairs Department, the IMF delegation met with NPRA officials at the British Council Building in Freetown....Read More
