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Infinity Power Signs MoU With Sierra Leone

Infinity Power will collaborate closely with the Ministry of Energy to conduct feasibility studies, secure necessary permits, and finalize Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). Infinity Power and the Government of Sierra Leone represented by the Ministry of Energy have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop […]

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Sierra Leone Consults on National Media and Civic Education Policies

The collaborative efforts and extensive consultations underscore a collective dedication to creating policies that will stand the test of time and foster a more inclusive and professional media environment in Sierra Leone. Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE), with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Plan International, and New York University, held

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West African Bankers Association to Meet In Freetown

As a member of the ECOWAS Private Sector Group, WABA is involved in initiatives like the creation of a single currency, the ECOWAS Regional Payments System, and the centralised credit risk database, all aimed at fostering economic and monetary integration. The West African Bankers Association (WABA), an association of all the commercial and specialised banks

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The Tree-Planting Champions of Sierra Leone

Funded by the Icelandic Red Cross and implemented by the SLRCS with assistance in the field from Finnish Red Cross experts, the project aims to combat deforestation, promote biodiversity, and mitigate climate change. With her watering can in hand, Mariam Albert (photo above) carefully sprinkles each of the many tree seedlings that cover the ground around her.   Some

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Sierra Leone Showcases Investment Potential at Marseille Forum

The forum also provided an opportunity for the Vice President to discuss the burgeoning energy sector in Sierra Leone. Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh outlined the government’s initiatives to harness renewable energy sources, such as solar and hydroelectric power, to address the country’s energy needs. A high-level delegation from Sierra Leone, led by Vice

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Empowering Entrepreneurs and Enabling Movement: Watu’s Impact in Remote Sierra Leone

The economic ripple effects of Watu’s bike financing program are substantial. By facilitating the movement of people and goods, local businesses can thrive. Increased access to markets allows farmers and artisans to sell their products more widely, which boosts local commerce. By Mohamed Sheriff Bah In many remote areas of Sierra Leone, access to transportation

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Kazakhstan To Share IT Solutions With Sierra Leone

…today Kazakhstan holds high positions in international rankings in the field of e-government. According to the United Nations E-Government Survey, our country is in 28th place among 193 states on the index of e-government development (UN Global E-Government Development Index); in addition to the 8th place on the index of quality of online services. Within

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Rumours of Fresh Elections: President Bio Reiterates No Elections till 2028

During the period under review, the Commission prioritised the implementation of 167 key activities outlined in the plan, of which 108 had been fully implemented, 25 had been partially implemented, 26 were being implemented and 8 were yet to be implemented. Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has reiterated his earlier public statements that, as

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