Polling stations have opened for Botswana’s national election, which will decide if the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) can extend its 58-year hold on power. President Mokgweetsi Masisi, 63, is seeking a second and final term. His main rival is Duma Boko from the Umbrella for Democratic Change party, while Dumelang Saleshando of the Botswana…
The Parliamentary Committee on Trade and Industry, chaired by Hon. Veronica Kadie Sesay, concluded its oversight activities in the Western Area and the provinces of Sierra Leone on Friday, June 21, 2024. During the visits, the Committee assessed compliance with parliamentary agreements and evaluated the achievements and economic contributions of various entities. Key companies visited…
By:John Lamin Alpha (BigDadi English) Emmerson’s new song “Strawberries on Ice,” featuring Nigerian musician Davido, has been generating significant buzz since its release just three days after Davido’s wedding. Despite criticism from some Sierra Leoneans labeling the song as lackluster, it continues to trend. Emmerson’s emergence on the global music scene marks a pivotal moment…
The Sierra Leone Premier League is expected to create over 1,000 jobs, boosting the local economy, according to Mohamed Benson Bawoh, Acting Secretary-General of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA). At a press conference, Bawoh shared that the league will offer employment opportunities in various sectors, including players, officials, support staff, and vendors. “Over 1,000…
These days, there’s a smart version of pretty much every home device you can think of. In general, these products connect to the internet, so you can control them from your phone via a companion app. Most also work with various forms of voice control.
South African Soccer chief, Danny Jordaan, who played a key role in bringing the 2010 FIFA World Cup to Africa, has been arrested on charges of fraud and theft. Allegedly, Jordaan used around R1.3 million ($72,372) of South African Football Association (SAFA) funds to hire a PR firm and private security for personal gain. Jordaan,…
Finance Minister Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura has unveiled the 2025 budget, outlining a total expenditure of NLe35.3 billion, representing 18.3% of Sierra Leone’s GDP. Presented in Parliament on November 15, 2024, the budget focuses on stabilizing the economy and enhancing the well-being of Sierra Leoneans under the theme: “Improving the Well-Being and Quality of Life…
After a week of intense discussions, Sierra Leone’s Parliament wrapped up the 2025 national budget hearing on November 29, 2024. Leaders from both the ruling SLPP and opposition APC delivered their closing remarks, highlighting contrasting views on the fiscal plan’s impact on the nation. Opposition leader Hon. Abdul Kargbo commended the government for stabilizing the…
Sierra Leone faces a looming fuel crisis as supply shortages hit multiple gas stations. Reports emerging suggest that Sierra Leone is teetering on the edge of another fuel crisis, as only one petrol company reportedly maintains a steady fuel stock. Checks conducted by Slik TV on Friday reveal widespread closures of filling stations across Freetown…
Sierra Leone’s Mas-Wrestling team has made its international debut yesterday, September 10, 2024, at the 5th World Nomad Games in Kazakhstan. This is the first time the Mas-Wrestling Association of Sierra Leone has competed on a global stage. The delegation, which includes athletes Osman Koroma and Ansu Bakarr Kamara, as well as President Noel Kitami…