Category: Business & Finance

Freetown, 12th January 2026- A new nationwide survey has revealed troubling realities about the financial conditions of journalists in Sierra Leone, with nearly half earning less than the country’s national minimum wage.

Freetown, 12th January 2026- Rokel Commercial Bank (RCBank) has recorded one of the most remarkable financial performances in Sierra Leone’s banking history, according to the 2024 financial statements released by the Bank of Sierra Leone. The figures reveal unprecedented growth despite mounting competition and external shocks in global financial markets.

Freetown, 12th January 2026- Rokel Commercial Bank (RCBank) has recorded one of the most remarkable financial performances in Sierra Leone’s banking history, according to the 2024 financial statements released by the Bank of Sierra Leone. The figures reveal unprecedented growth despite mounting competition and external shocks in global financial markets.

Freetown, 9th  January 2026- The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is facing renewed scrutiny after the 2024 Auditor General’s Report flagged over NLe11.83 million in unretired special imprests and undocumented bank withdrawals, raising serious concerns about financial accountability and public fund management.

Freetown, 9th January 2026- The Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) is facing renewed calls for tighter risk controls after the 2024 Auditor General’s Report revealed that the institution had issued loans totalling NLe356,579,171.71 without collateral as of 31st December 2024. The findings raise serious concerns about credit risk exposure and the bank’s internal safeguards in managing public and private funds.