13-Day Blackout for 17 Communities

The Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) has announced an intermittent 13-day blackout for 17 communities effective, 6th September 2025 due to inspections and corrective maintenance activities on the 33KV line bridging Kingtom and Wilberforce substations. EDSA said the maintenance activity is geared towards strengthening sustainable power supply in areas feeding from the line. The…

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New Public Service Act to Strengthen Governance

The Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, Amara Kallon, has unveiled a series of major reforms aimed at modernizing and strengthening Sierra Leone’s public sector Speaking recently, Minister Kallon announced the development of the country’s first-ever Public Service Policy and Act, which will coordinate and improve the functioning of the public service. He said…

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Nationwide Protest Looms Over Transport Fares

By Mohamed Kamara Native Consortium and Research Center (NCRC) has issued a one-week ultimatum to commercial transport operators, including Keke riders, Okada riders, sea transport providers, and public drivers, demanding full adherence to the recently announced reduction in transport fares. The Consortium warned that if the Ministry of Transport fails to enforce the fare reduction…

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