Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Sierra Leone Times.

More Information

Business

Section
The Lancet calls for action on rising ultra-processed food risks
The Lancet calls for action on rising ultra-processed food risks

LONDON, U.K.: Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are a serious public health risk that needs urgent action, according to a new set of papers...

Rising memory chip prices to push Xiaomi phone costs higher in 2025
Rising memory chip prices to push Xiaomi phone costs higher in 2025

BEIJING, China: Xiaomi is bracing consumers for more expensive smartphones next year, saying a global surge in memory chip prices is...

xAI seeks massive funding round valuing firm at $230 billion, WSJ says
xAI seeks massive funding round valuing firm at $230 billion, WSJ says

PALO ALTO, California: Elon Musk's artificial-intelligence venture is preparing for one of the most significant fundraising efforts...

U.S. stocks dive despite upbeat employment report
U.S. stocks dive despite upbeat employment report

NEW YORK, New York -  A better-than-expected jobs report failed to stem the selling on Wall Street on Thursday, reversing the gains...

US sees sharp 17% drop in foreign student numbers as visa hurdles rise
US sees sharp 17% drop in foreign student numbers as visa hurdles rise

NEW YORK CITY, New York: New research released on November 17 shows that enrollment of new international students at U.S. universities...

Tiny Christmas Island weighs energy shift as Google builds data centre
Tiny Christmas Island weighs energy shift as Google builds data centre

SYDNEY, Australia: Google's decision to build a data centre on one of Australia's most isolated territories is stirring a broader conversation...

Africa

Section
SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-CHINA-LI QIANG-CYRIL RAMAPHOSA-MEETING
SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-CHINA-LI QIANG-CYRIL RAMAPHOSA-MEETING

(251121) -- JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in...

China ready to deepen political mutual trust with S. Africa -- Premier Li
China ready to deepen political mutual trust with S. Africa -- Premier Li

JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Friday that China stands ready to work with South Africa to deepen...

PM Modi arrives in Johannesburg to a warm welcome
PM Modi arrives in Johannesburg to a warm welcome

Johannesburg [South Africa], November 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a warm welcome upon his arrival in South...

South Africa confirm squads for white-ball series against Ireland
South Africa confirm squads for white-ball series against Ireland

Johannesburg, (South Africa) November 21 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the Proteas women's squads for their upcoming...

UAE, South Africa sign protocol to deepen bilateral air transport relations
UAE, South Africa sign protocol to deepen bilateral air transport relations

DUBAI, 21st November, 2025 (WAM) -- The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) signed a protocol amending the Air Services Agreement...

"Look forward to productive discussions," PM Modi on arrival at Johannesburg for G20
"Look forward to productive discussions," PM Modi on arrival at Johannesburg for G20

Johannesburg [South Africa], November 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived at Johannesburg to attend the G20 Summit...