On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the Deputy Minister of Energy, Dr. Eldred Taylor, inspected hybrid electricity installations in Moyamba. He expressed satisfaction with the progress of both the Moyamba Township Electrification Project, funded by the Government of Sierra Leone, and the 1MW Solar Power Plant, funded by the World Bank. The Seven Districts Electrification Project,…
The Sierra Leone Aquatics team is currently competing in the 2024 Africa Aquatics Zone II Junior and Senior Championships, which began on October 7, 2024, at the Borteyman Sports Complex in Ghana. Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr, Public Relations Officer for Sierra Leone Aquatics (SLA), emphasized the team’s dedication and efforts to overcome resource limitations, organizing…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Sierra Leone President of the Sierra Leone Football Association, Babadi Kamara, has outlined the major achievements of his administration during its first year in office while reaffirming his commitment to transforming football in Sierra Leone. Speaking at a press conference he convened at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, President…
The Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has rejected donations from President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja made during a church service at Soweto Catholic Church on Sunday. President Ruto’s donations included Sh600,000 for the church choir, Sh2 million for the parish priest’s house, and a promise of an additional Sh3 million, along with a…
Sierra Rutile Holdings Limited (ASX: SRX) has issued a press release regarding a tragic incident at its subsidiary, Sierra Rutile Limited (SRL), resulting in the death of a worker at the Area 1 operations on June 18, 2024. The Managing Director and CEO of SRL, Theuns de Bruyn, conveyed the company’s heartfelt condolences: “On behalf…
Chad will make history with their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) appearance as they take on Sierra Leone at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex. This match is pivotal for both sides in their Group G qualifiers campaign. Match Preview Sierra Leone’s World Cup journey remains alive after a 2-2 comeback draw against Burkina…
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr The Sierra Leone U-20 national football team has been drawn into Group A of the 2025 TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following the official draw conducted today in Cairo, Egypt. The group includes host nation Egypt, Zambia, South Africa, and Tanzania—setting the stage for a highly competitive opening…
In June 2024, Sierra Leone’s annual national consumer price inflation rate dropped to 31.93%, a decrease from 35.84% in May 2024. This reduction signifies a modest easing in price increases, offering some relief to consumers and potentially boosting their confidence and spending. The slower pace of inflation may allow the Central Bank to adjust its…
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has inaugurated a new Police Health Centre in Lungi, designed to enhance the welfare of officers and their families. This facility will act as a crucial medical hub for the North West Region, ensuring law enforcement personnel have access to quality healthcare. The opening ceremony featured key stakeholders, including Dr….
Over 40 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a crowded humanitarian safe zone for displaced Palestinians in Gaza on Tuesday. The attack targeted Al-Mawasi, a tent encampment near Khan Younis, hitting with four missiles and leaving behind deep craters. The strike injured at least 60 others and ignited fires in the area. Israel…
