By Ibrahim S. Bangura Magbenteh, Sierra Leone – Rafael Kamara, Program Officer at the Polio Development Organization (PDO), has called on the Sierra Leonean government to prioritize the needs of persons with disabilities beyond political seasons and implement sustainable support systems. Speaking to Premier News on April 13, 2025, Kamara highlighted the persistent struggles faced by disabled individuals, particularly in accessing public spaces and maintaining a dignified livelihood. Kamara referenced...Read More
Tonkolili, April 15, 2025 — Leone Rock Metal Group has officially completed Phase 1 of its 30 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) Magnetite Processing Plant and paid Le62,214,818 ( US$6.2 million) Community Development Agreement (CDA) Fund to Simiria, Dansogoia, and Sambaia chiefdoms in Tonkolili District. The dual event, held in Tonkolili, brought together key national and international stakeholders, including President Julius Maada Bio, Chinese Ambassador Wang Qing, government ministers, Members...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – The ongoing fraud case involving six individuals accused of defrauding Orange Mobile Finance Limited took a new turn yesterday, as the company’s Head of Finance, Alhaji Thorley, testified before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Magistrate Court No. 2 on Pademba Road. Thorley, who oversees payments and financial monitoring for the company, recounted events from March 25, 2025, when he was alerted by his assistant,...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, April 15, 2025 — The Freetown City Council (FCC) has held a public consultation and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (EISA) session on the proposed Freetown Cable Car Project, an initiative aimed at transforming urban mobility and promoting sustainable development. The session, hosted at the Freetown City Hall Auditorium on Wallace Johnson Street, brought together key stakeholders, including government representatives, local community leaders, and officials...Read More
Sierra Leone’s largest mining enterprise, drives economic growth through advanced mining, cutting-edge infrastructure, and direct community investments, powering industrial transformation. “The transition from exporting raw materials to producing high-grade, value-added products represents a major step toward Sierra Leone’s economic independence.” Gilbert Zhao, CEO of Leone Rock Metal Group Gilbert Zhao, CEO of Leone Rock Metal Group, sees a flourishing future for Sierra Leone based on industrialization, sustainability, and community empowerment....Read More
