Orange Sierra Leone has announced the successful completion of repairs on the ACE (Africa Coast to Europe) submarine cable, marking a crucial milestone in restoring and enhancing international telecommunications connectivity. The ACE cable, a vital link in global communication infrastructure, recently underwent comprehensive repairs to address operational challenges, with Orange partnering closely with Zoodlabs to…
The largest labor union at Samsung Electronics in South Korea has declared an indefinite strike following a three-day walkout that failed to resolve a tense dispute over pay and bonuses. The announcement on Wednesday came after a strike earlier this week involving 6,000 workers, primarily from the company’s semiconductor division, according to the union. The…
By James Kamara-Manneh The Budget Advocacy Network (BAN), in partnership with Christian Aid and the 50/50 Group Sierra Leone, has called for stronger accountability and gender-responsive management of revenue generated from Sierra Leone’s five-percent rice import duty. The call was made on Thursday, August 6, 2026, during a National Advocacy Summit held at the New…
Mary Yongai has set a new Guinness World Record for the most cosmetic makeovers in 24 hours by a single artist, completing 111 makeovers and surpassing the previous record of 96 set in 2005. A renowned makeup artist, Yongai achieved this feat in May 2024 at the Bintumani Car Park in Freetown. Her initial goal…
Sierra Leone’s historic debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics experienced a setback as 17-year-old judo competitor Mariama Koroma faced a tough defeat. In the Women’s Elimination Round of 16 for the 57 kg category, Koroma competed against 36-year-old Taiwanese veteran Lien Chen-ling. The match, which lasted only 1 minute and 6 seconds, highlighted the significant…
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The late Bishop Emeritus George Biguzzi was laid to rest in Makeni on Monday, 15th July 2024. This solemn occasion marked a day of mourning for the former spiritual leader of the Catholic Diocese of Makeni. Bishop Biguzzi’s wish to be buried in Makeni was fulfilled, honoring his desire expressed during his lifetime. Before the…
Sierra Leone has taken a significant step on the global financial stage, earning an alternate position on the Development Committee of the World Bank Africa Group One Constituency at a recent statutory meeting in Washington D.C. The gathering brought together finance leaders across Africa to discuss pressing economic policies. Representing Sierra Leone, Minister of Finance…
The death toll from Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar has risen to over 220, with nearly 80 people still missing, according to the military government. The storm, which hit northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar in early September, has claimed over 500 lives across the region. In Myanmar, the storm triggered severe floods and mudslides, destroying…
The University of Sierra Leone Communications Directorate has informed the public that the University Court received a correspondence on May 15, 2024, from the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) to investigate financial and administrative irregularities at USL from 2018 to 2023. Before the dissolution of the University Court in January 2024, MTHE, following…