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‘Digital Her’ conference calls time on the gender-gap in Sierra Leone’s digital boom

The tech sector is growing faster in Africa than any other region. The Digital Her Conference (21 March 2024) asks how can we ensure Sierra Leonean women share fully...

And still I rise! Asmaa James takes radio back to the people

Sierra Leone's Rise Radio is the result Asmaa James's commitment to talk radio and her determination to give...

Monetising your passion – a Global Entrepreneurship Week panel

On 15 November, as part of Dare to Aspire - a day of Global Entrepreneurship Week dedicated to...

SIERRA LEONE’S LARGEST INDEPENDENT OPINION POLL PREDICTS HUGE VOTER TURN OUT & SAYS A RUN-OFF COULD STILL BE ON THE CARDS

With only two days to go until polling day, a unique citizen-led independent opinion poll of almost 7,000...

The 7Cs of private sector-led inclusive growth in Sierra Leone by Chukwu-Emeka Chikezie

Jobless growth has been the development story in Sierra Leone, as in too many parts of Africa. Although...
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Malaria is still one of Sierra Leone’s greatest threats! Call for applications to Malaria Consortium’s Dr Sylvia Meek scholarship for Entomology in South Africa

Malaria is still one of Sierra Leone's greatest threats. The Malaria Consortium is proud to continue its partnership with the University of Pretoria, South...

CALL FOR SIERRA LEONEAN ENTREPRENEURS TO APPLY TO THE TONY ELUMELU FOUNDATION 2021 ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME

TEF ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME APPLICATION OPEN NOW The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading champion of African entrepreneurs, opened applications on its TEFConnect digital platform (www.tefconnect.com)...

The Freetown house built from 10 tonnes of plastic waste

A Freetown house built from 10 tonnes of plastic waste is the result of one man’s passion to find a solution to the plastic pollution which shrink wraps Freetown, clogging our waterways, beaches and thoroughfares and as minimum viable product’s go, it’s certainly persuasive. Last year, it reached the finals of the Asia Pacific Housing Innovation Awards - an initiative to encourage new solutions to affordable, resilient housing.

The Institute of Human Resources in Sierra Leone asks employers about disability and inclusion in the workplace

Fifteen percent of people live with a disability - 80% of them in developing countries. Every year, on December 3, the world recognises International Day...

The people who brought hope to Sierra Leone’s neglected epilepsy sufferers (by Memuna Forna)

On Tuesday 3rd November, the Director of Non-Communicable Diseases at Sierra Leone's Ministry of Health and Sanitation announced that it is planning to make...

OPPORTUNITY TO GET GRADUATE TRAINING FROM A US COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides one academic year of non-degree academic study and related professional experiences in the United States. Humphrey Fellows...
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