By George M.O. Wiliams Sierra Leone – The National Water Resources Management Agency (NWRMA) has entered a new era of leadership as Ing. Pierre Palmer officially took over as Director General, succeeding Junisa Patrick Bangali Esq. The formal handover ceremony was held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Agency’s Conference Room, witnessed by management, staff, and key stakeholders. The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Dr. Sao-Kpato Hannah...Read More
By Desmond Lewis Sierra Leone – Amnesty International has successfully concluded a two-day intensive training program aimed at empowering young people with advocacy skills to tackle pressing issues such as drug abuse, cybersecurity, climate change, and gender equality. Held at the organization’s headquarters on Water Street in Freetown, the training brought together more than youths from across the country, including students, community activists, and young professionals. Participants engaged in sessions...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, November 12, 2025: As part of preparations for Sierra Leone’s hosting of the first-ever International 16-Nation U-15 Academy Tournament scheduled for April 2026, the Minister of Sports, Madam Augusta James-Teima, on Monday led a high-level delegation to the southern and eastern regions to inspect stadiums and hotel facilities. The tour began at the Kenema Town Field Stadium, where the Minister and her team were received...Read More
By Ayang Macdonald Sierra Leone has entered into a partnership agreement with scalable digital infrastructure firm Sign to power its digital transformation with blockchain technology. According to a news release, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed recently between the country’s Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation (MoCTI) and the CEO of the California-based decentralized identity company, Xin Yan. Both parties will collaborate in the design and implementation of “blockchain-powered national digital systems” that...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, November 13, 2025: Telecommunications company One Mobile has introduced a new payroll deduction scheme designed to make next-generation smartphones and unlimited data more accessible to Sierra Leone’s public and civil service employees. The initiative, launched by One Mobile’s Chief Operating Officer David Kpakima, offers eligible employees a 5G smartphone with zero deposit, unlimited monthly data, and easy payroll deductions of NLe 450 per month over...Read More
