Economy & Business

AI, data and cloud in focus as South African business, technology leaders gather

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 October 2025: South Africa’s business leaders, technology experts, and SAP partners gathered in Johannesburg today to explore how cloud, data, and AI innovations are reshaping the enterprise landscape and unlocking new growth opportunities for businesses. Nazia Pillay, Managing Director: Southern Africa at SAP, said South African [Read More]

Economy & Business

Open Startup launches third cohort of GROW Program to help African startups scale and raise funds 

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 October 2025: Open Startup (OST) announces the launch of GROW 3.0, the third cohort of its flagship Investment Readiness Program designed to empower advanced African startups to scale their businesses and secure funding. Now in its third cohort, GROW reflects continuous learning and iteration. With each [Read More]

Economy & Business

AfDB approves $500 Million strategy to drive inclusive growth and economic resilience in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 17 October 2025: The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a new Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Sierra Leone for 2025–2030, committing approximately $500 million over the next five years to foster sustainable economic growth, strengthen resilience to fragility, and promote [Read More]

Economy & Business

The coming rare earths trade war

Yusuf Bangura (Switzerland): Sierra Leone Telegraph: 17 October 2025: Very insightful piece! Trump and Biden foolishly thought the cards for global technological dominance were in US hands. They forgot that the US had long ceded to China control of the basic resources that power technological innovation in modern economies—rare earths. [Read More]

Economy & Business

Goya by Yango launches exclusive collaboration with Kente Gentlemen in Côte d’Ivoire

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 9 October 2025: Goya by Yango, the premium ride-hailing option designed to elevate the everyday ride experience in Abidjan and integrated within the Yango SuperApp, is proud to announce an exclusive collaboration with Kente Gentlemen, a premium fashion brand celebrating Ivorian craftsmanship. This partnership brings the artistry [Read More]

Economy & Business

UK to host African Development Fund’s 17th replenishment pledging session, reaffirming strong support

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 9 September 2025: The United Kingdom has announced that it will host the 17th Replenishment pledging session of the African Development Fund (ADF)in December. The session will bring together development partners to agree on contributions for the ADF’s 2026-2028 cycle. (Photo: A worker of quality service international [Read More]