In a pioneering move to enhance the agricultural sector, Leone Rock Metal Group has welcomed a team of international experts to Sierra Leone. The initiative aims to leverage advanced agricultural practices and technologies to significantly improve productivity, sustainability, and food security in the region. The growth of the agricultural sector growth is expected to contribute to broader economic development. As farming becomes more profitable and efficient, it will create employment...Read More
IPAM to Host Hackathon Demo Day By: Abdul Razack Gbla The Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) will host its eagerly anticipated Hackathon Demo Day this Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 4 pm on the 4th floor of the Ekundayo Thompson Building, Tower Hill Campus in Freetown. This event is organized by the IPAM Centre of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEEI) in collaboration with the Faculty of Information...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Justice Komba Kamanda, who presides at the ongoing trial for treason of Amadou Koita Makolo and others on Thursday 17th July 2024 admitted Bai Mamoud Bangura, to bail due to his worsening health condition. Freetown, Sierra Leone — Bai Mamoud Bangura, the National Organising Secretary of Sierra Leone’s main opposition party, the All People’s Congress (APC), has been granted bail due to deteriorating health conditions. The Judge...Read More
In a significant stride towards safeguarding the rights of children, Sierra Leone recently enacted a historic law banning child marriage. This move marks a pivotal moment in the country’s commitment to protecting its youth and sets a powerful example for other African nationsexample for other African nations grappling with similar issues. The new legislation, enacted on 2 July, protects the victims’ rights, provides avenues to support them and punishes offenders. Provisions in the...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Ibrahim Barrie, 21 and Sao Fefegullah, a 29-year-old farmer yesterday made another appearance before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown on the charges of Conspiracy, House Breaking and Larceny, Receiving stolen goods and Fraudulent Conversion. According to the particulars of offence on Friday 25th August 2023 at Baoma Oil Mill Village, Kandu Leppiama Chiefdom in Kenema District defrauded Alusine Mohamed Conteh of a...Read More