By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
The Vice Governor of Jiangsu Province in China, Fang Wei has vowed to encourage enterprises to increase investment in Sierra Leone’s industries to help accelerate its industrialization.
Wife accused of killing soldier husband, jurors to decide
By Saio Marrah
Justice Sulaiman Bah, presiding over a murder trial of Ntuma Mansaray nee Bangura accused of killing her soldier husband Mamoud Mansaray, has told the court he will do his summing up this Monday 4th March 2024, to be followed by jurors’ verdict.
Justice Bah’s announcement came after the state prosecution and defence lawyers made their closing statements.
OCTEA mining case: Court grants property owners right to appeal
By Saio Marrah
The Court of Appeal has granted leave to Aiah Fengai and 73 others who are part of a group known as Marginalized Affected Property Owners to appeal a High Court decision stopping them from bringing a case against the Kono-based mining company.
UNCDF to support Agric MSMEs
By Politico Staff Writer
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) with support from the European Union (EU) is set to provide financial support to Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the agricultural sector.
The organization will be implementing this support through the ‘Salone Access to Finance’, the project seeks to address the need for improved access to financial services and support for MSMEs in agriculture, create jobs and build a sustainable and inclusive economic development sector.
Wages Commission to address salaries distortions
By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
As a way of harmonizing the workforce in the country, the Wages and Compensation Commission (WCC) is to address the issue of salary disparities, inconsistencies, and discrepancies so that people will be remunerated according to their qualifications and job responsibilities.
MP urges investigation over deaths in Tambaka
By Nasratu Kargbo
Two persons have reportedly died after a raid by Forest Rangers on an illegal mining site at Tambaka in Karene District, according to Member of Parliament Abdul Karim Bangura. The MP has called on parliament to investigate the deaths. He also urged for proper protection of the forest.
Sierra Leoneans to get more expatriate positions – Labour Minister
By Nasratu Kargbo
With the enactment of the Work Permit Act 2023, more Sierra Leoneans are expected to get expatriate positions in companies, Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security Mohamed Rahman Swaray told Parliamentarians.
