Sierra leone business news

Here are some recent business news articles from Sierra Leone:

Economic Growth

• Sierra Leone's economy is expected to grow by 4.5% in 2023, driven by the mining sector, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). [Source: IMF]
• The country's GDP growth rate is expected to reach 5.5% by 2025, driven by investments in infrastructure and agriculture. [Source: African Development Bank]

Mining

• Sierra Rutama, a UK-based mining company, has signed a deal with the Sierra Leone government to develop a new iron ore mine in the country. [Source: The Guardian]
• The mine is expected to create over 1,000 jobs and generate significant revenue for the government. [Source: Sierra Leone Telegraph]

Agriculture

• The Sierra Leone government has launched a new agricultural project aimed at increasing food production and reducing imports. [Source: AllAfrica]
• The project, which is funded by the African Development Bank, will focus on improving irrigation systems and providing training to farmers. [Source: African Development Bank]

Infrastructure

• The Sierra Leone government has announced plans to build a new international airport in the capital city of Freetown. [Source: Sierra Leone News]
• The airport is expected to be completed by 2025 and will have the capacity to handle over 1 million passengers per year. [Source: Sierra Leone News]

Energy

• The Sierra Leone government has signed a deal with a Chinese company to develop a new hydroelectric power plant in the country. [Source: Xinhua]
• The plant is expected to generate 100 MW of electricity and will help to reduce the country's reliance on imported energy. [Source: Sierra Leone Telegraph]

Business and Finance

• The Sierra Leone Stock Exchange (SLSX) has launched a new index to track the performance of listed companies. [Source: SLSX]
• The index, which is called the SLSX All-Share Index, will provide investors with a benchmark to measure the performance of the country's stock market. [Source: Sierra Leone News]

Tourism

• Sierra Leone has been named as one of the top 10 destinations to visit in Africa in 2023 by the Lonely Planet travel guide. [Source: Lonely Planet]
• The country's tourism industry is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by its natural beauty and cultural heritage. [Source: Sierra Leone News]