Economy & Business

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 10 October 2023: Yesterday, Monday 10th October, President Julius Maada Bio officially launched the government’s Presidential Council for delivering the “Feed Salone Initiative” and used the occasion to challenge the newly formed governing body to revolutionise agriculture for all Sierra Leoneans. According to State House report, the [Read More]

Murtala Mohamed Kamara: Siera Leone Telegraph: 6 October 2023: As someone who frequently travels internationally from Sierra Leone, I understand the limited flight options and high ticket prices that travellers often face. In addition to these challenges, there is an added cost of $25 in cash for security fees at [Read More]

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 4 October 2023: Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic outlook remains bleak amid an elusive growth recovery. According to the latest World Bank Africa’s Pulse report, rising instability, weak growth in the region’s largest economies, and lingering uncertainty in the global economy are dragging down growth prospects in the region. According to [Read More]

Douglas Okwatch: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 4 October 2023: Women in agriculture still have significantly less access than men to mechanised equipment, according to The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems, a report released in 2023 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The report is based on an investigation of the agri-food [Read More]

Sorie AbuBakarr (40 ACRES CANADA): Sierra Leone Telegraph: 1 October 2023: President Bio has once again promised to construct the Lungi Bridge which he referred to as a transformative infrastructure project, one of the biggest investment opportunities in Sierra Leone, and not just a political promise. According to Journalist Amadu [Read More]

Samuel Serry Jr: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 21 September 2023: Sierra Leone is set to witness what could potentially become the biggest and most modern agricultural investment ever from the private sector. The Golley Agricultural Development Sierra Leone Limited, founded by former Ambassador to South Korea, Omrie Golley is set to [Read More]

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 18 September 2023 The International Organisation of Employers (IOE) and Seedstars have launched the fourth edition of The Migration Challenge. The program is looking for global tech startups, particularly those near Europe – Northern Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe – with a mission [Read More]

Kabs Kanu: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 13 September 2023: Whether massive, widespread or contained, the frequent shutdowns and protests in Sierra Leone are harming the economy and  should stop being played down by ruling party bloggers and sycophants. A country that should have a strong economy and progress should be stable [Read More]

Pearl Amina Karungi: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 13 September 2023: In a groundbreaking turn of events, women in Bugiri District, Eastern Uganda, have defied societal norms and broken into the traditionally male-dominated fish farming industry. Through the Women Economic Empowerment Programme launched by UN Women, these women have not only mastered [Read More]