By: Sorie Sesay The National Revenue Authority, NRA, has started deploying Electronic Cash Register, ECR, machines to business owners across Sierra Leone. The newly appointed Commissioner-General of the NRA, Abu Martin Kanneh, says the ECR system is aimed at improving sales tracking, increasing compliance with Goods and Services Tax, GST, and making tax collection more…
By: James Kamara-Manneh The Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) has engaged government representatives, media practitioners, persons with disabilities, women and other vulnerable groups as part of efforts to influence Sierra Leone’s 2027 national budget. The engagement, held in Freetown under BAN’s “Making Tax Work for Women” project, focused on identifying the needs and priorities of marginalized,…
By: Marion P. George Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) and Non-State Actors on Public Financial Management have issued a formal demand for immediate accountability following a widespread failure by 44 public entities to submit their 2025 financial statements. The group made this disclosure on Monday, 4th May 2026, in a press conference held at its head…
By: James Kamara-Manneh In an era of shifting geopolitical alignments and intensifying global competition, one principle continues to command overwhelming recognition across the African continent: the One-China policy. From the bustling capitals of West Africa to the island states of the Indian Ocean, all 53 African countries have consistently reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to recognising…
By Patrick Sallia Justice Alfred Ganda of the Freetown High Court has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Sierra Leone Police to return the mobile phone of the late Sia Fatu Kamara by May 6, 2026. The device is expected to play a critical role in the defence of Abdul Kpaka, who stands…
By Aminata Kargbo The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has unveiled a new user-friendly online asset declaration portal aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and compliance among public officials in Sierra Leone. In a public notice issued on April 28, 2026, the ACC announced that the portal was developed in collaboration with the Directorate of Science, Technology and…
South Africa’s beauty queen, Mia Le Roux, has withdrawn from the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico, citing health concerns. Her decision leaves South Africa unrepresented at the 73rd Miss Universe competition, despite her participation in rehearsals and events leading up to the finale. In a statement, Le Roux expressed gratitude for the support from her…
South African newcomer, Tyla, made a splash at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards in Manchester, England, picking up three major awards: Best Afrobeats Act, Best R&B Act, and Best African Act. The rising star also wowed the audience with a lively performance of her hit “Water” and new track “Push 2 Start” at the…
When Rema, the Nigerian Afrobeats sensation from Benin City, skyrocketed to global fame—selling out international shows and becoming the first African artist to achieve over a billion streams on Spotify—his next move was clear: he returned home for a victory lap. “I have Benin City blood rushing through my veins,” the artist, whose real name…
Kings Empire, the organizer of the House of Stars Season Two reality TV show, has shortlisted thirty contestants following two days of auditions on August 9th and 10th, 2024, at Atlantic Lumley Hotel in Freetown. The auditions showcased applicants with unique talents, charisma, and potential, leading the judges to select 25 Sierra Leoneans and 5…