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The 2022 Auditor General’s report published in December last year has exposed an outstanding Royalty not Paid by Netpage, a company contracted by the government of Sierra Leone to print the country’s e-passport. The report stated that “Contrary to Section 1 (1.4) of the contract change note No. SID1178.008 between the Government of Sierra Leone and the HID CID Limited, which states that from January to December 2022, an approved royalty payment of 8% per sale of each e-passport shall be paid to the Government of Sierra Leone by Netpage(third-party representative of HID CID Limited). We observed that an outstanding royalty of US$429,627…

Executive Chairman of the Petroleum Regulatory Agency (PRA), Mr Brima Baluwa Koroma Auditors from the Audit Service Sierra Leone have discovered that the Petroleum Regulatory Authority (PRA) recruited 17 personnel in 2022 without following the appropriate recruitment procedures to make the process open, competitive and transparent. “This was evidenced by the fact that there were no relevant supporting documents like advertisements, application letters and invitation letters to attend interviews to justify that the correct procedures were followed, the Report stated. Auditors recommended that the Human Resources Manager should make available to the ASSL, the relevant documentary evidence in support of the…

In today’s interconnected world, effective communication is a formidable challenge, especially for government communicators. The era has witnessed a significant transformation, characterized by a rapid flow of information and a surge in fake news. This dynamic global environment has often left governments worldwide on the defensive, struggling to manage their narratives and engage effectively with their populations. Such challenges set the stage for a remarkable story of change and efficacy in Sierra Leone’s government communication under Minister Chernor Bah. Chernor Bah’s Innovative Approach to Government Communication_ President Bio, known for his meticulous and character-driven selections, recognized the need for robust…

The Chief Executive Officer of Sierra Rutile Limited, Theuns Debruyn has acknowledged that the Sierra Leonean-owned mining company, Mano Mining is very much competitive in the mining industry. “They are doing the mining; they are competitive, they are doing the same as our other mining companies and they are performing the mining contract,” Theuns Debruyn said. CEO Debruyn made this statement during a compliance workshop, best practices in the implementation of the Sierra Leone Rutile Local Content Policy with the theme: Bridging the Gap and Empowering Local Businesses. He disclosed that the workshop is the second that they are holding…

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the Deputy Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kadiatu Alie, as per provisions in the 1991 Constitution that require public officials to take oath before assumption of office. The ceremony was led by the Secretary to Cabinet and Head of the Civil Service, Mr John Sumailah, who informed the President of the recent Parliamentary approval of Mrs Alie to serve as Deputy Minister, in the Ministry of Finance, as advised by His Excellency. “Now, therefore, following Section 57 of the 1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone, Act No. 6,…

A delegation, headed by Prime Minister Bernard Goumou of the Republic of Guinea, has paid a courtesy call on His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio, conveying felicitations and a message of solidarity from President Col. Mamady Doumbouya, the government and the people of Guinea. The team, which also included government ministers and technical staff, was on a day visit to Freetown to thank and appreciate President Bio, whose government was among the first responders after the December 18, 2023 explosion. The fire incident at an oil depot in Conakry resulted in fatalities, injured over 500, caused a humanitarian situation and shortages…

In a bold declaration during their 2024 Annual Management Retreat, Africell Sierra Leone has reinforced their unwavering commitment to empowering communities, while enhancing customer satisfaction and bolstering subscriber numbers. During the retreat, Africell’s top executives articulated a strategic vision that places a paramount focus on community development initiatives, as a cornerstone of their corporate ethos. Recognizing the pivotal role of social responsibility in today’s interconnected world, Africell pledged increased support to uplift underserved communities across Sierra Leone. Speaking at the retreat, Africell’s CEO, Shadi Gerjawi, emphasized the integral role that community welfare plays in the company’s overall mission. “Our success is…

Super Advertise, an online promotion service platform operated in Sierra Leone from October 2023 to late December 2023 based on task commissions has accused Orange-SL of freezing all its accounts with the mobile operator. In a statement to their users and partners, Super advertise explained that they have “always been committed to providing users with high-quality services and a stable source of income. We know that you, as a user, have high expectations for SUPER ADVERTIS and rely on us for your livelihood. Therefore, we take this current predicament very seriously and will do our best to protect your rights. Since all SUPER…

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has held a productive engagement with his brother and friend, His Excellency Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, discussing, among other things, Sierra Leone’s new status on the United Nations Security Council, UNSC. As Sierra Leone begins her tenure as one of four new non-permanent members of the UNSC this January, the fundamental intent of this two-year tenure is to promote peace and security on the global stage. The President was also in the North African country to further strengthen the collaboration between Sierra Leone and Algeria as they…

Asantys Systems has developed containerized solar-storage solutions in Sierra Leone, featuring solar containers with capacities ranging from 30 kW to 130 kW. The containers include inverters from German manufacturer SMA and batteries from Hoppecke Batterien. German system integrator GmbH has supplied 20 containerized solar power systems to US-owned, Nairobi-based mini-grid developer PowerGen. PowerGen will use the systems for a series of projects in Sierra Leone under the Rural Renewable Energy Project (RREP) initiative. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) provided about €44 million ($48.5 million) of funding for the project, which will be overseen by the United Nations Office for…