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February 2013

African Minerals Limited (AIM: AMI) is pleased to announce that Standard Bank of South Africa Limited ("Standard Bank") has informed the Company that final credit committee approval has been received for the establishment of two

(February 2013, Freetown), a leading  human rights group RIGHTSWAY has accused the Sierra Leone Police, Human Rights Commission and Paramount Chief of Kamabai town as being ‘’responsible’’ and ‘’ delaying justice’’ for the disappearance and

African Minerals today announced that final credit committee approvals have been received from Standard Bank South Africa for the establishment of two credit facilities worth $250-million and $100-million respectively. A $250-million secured loan facility would provide

The Trade and Industry minister, Alhaji Usman Boie Kamara paid a two-day unofficial visit to the south and eastern provinces where he was accorded a rousing welcome.  (Photo: Welcoming Alhaji Usman Boie Kamara, Trade &

Under-cover journalist, Ghanaian born Anas Aremeyaw Anas, a key witness of the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday February 4, took the testimony stand at the Freetown High Court No. (2) presided over by Justice

The National Federation of Farmers of Sierra Leone has assured this medium that in order to accomplish the “Agenda for Prosperity” they have taken the lead in a nationwide tour in all 12 districts of

Latest reports reaching this press allege that the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs, Mr. Brima Rogers is engaged in corrupt activities including the misuse of public funds and

Latest report reaching this press is affirming that the newly appointed Minister of Lands, Country Planning and the Environment, Hon. Musa Tarawally has visited the Freetown central lorry park where big heads have started seeking

His Lordship the Mayor of the Bo City Council, Mayor Harold Logic Tucker has informed this medium that in as much as he believes in the constitution of his Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP),  he

As the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) gets underway in South Africa, it is pertinent to critically examine the role of witchcraft in African football.  In sub Saharan Africa, it is widely believed that magic

The Executive Director and National Coordinator cum Second-in-Command of the Attitudinal and Behavioural Change (ABC) Secretariat, Dr. Ivan Ajibola Thomas and Madam Nanette Thomas respectively visited the forces in the western rural district on Wednesday

With support from United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with National Youth Commission, Restless Development Sierra Leone has been implementing the Business Development Services in Newton 3 mile. The Business Development Services program seeks

Since not all efforts to up hold or harness the fruit of democracy are altruistic, leaders wishing to implement policies and those seeking to win political office both use the word DEMOCRACY to market their

Sierra Leone's Ambassador to the State of Kuwait, His Excellency Ibrahim Bakarr Kamara recently  presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty, Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al- Said of the Sultanate of Oman. In his presentation

“Re-thinking Development Assistance in a Changing Global Order: China’s Growing presence in Africa”China National Convention Center, Chaoyang, Beijing, 1st February 2013 Welcome Statement Abubakarr Multi-kamaraAmbassador of the Republic of Sierra Leone Your Excellencies, distinguished invitees to this Partnership