Port & Logistics: SLRA has opened bidding for a 39-kilometre Sierra Leone–Guinea–Liberia highway in Kailahun, aiming to cut cross-border friction and boost trade under AfDB’s Mano River Union programme. Agri-Industry: Sierra Leone Brewery Limited (SLBL) hit a record 1,004 tonnes of sorghum supply in 2026 and is raising its 2027 local target to 1,350–1,400 tonnes, with incentives for farmers. Energy Costs: Sierra Leone tops an African comparison for residential electricity tariffs at 22.8 US cents/kWh, underlining pressure on household budgets. Investment Pipeline: Sierra Leone is preparing bankable projects for WAIIS 2026, pushing ministries to deliver investor-ready, commercially viable proposals. Digital Agriculture: The Ministry of Agriculture is upgrading an Agricultural IVR system so farmers can reach officials directly and cheaply, supporting the Feed Salone agenda. Consumer Protection & Telecoms: Orange Sierra Leone launched a fraud reporting tool to help customers verify suspicious calls/messages and report mobile money scams. Road Safety Enforcement: Sierra Leone Police banned unauthorised decorative vehicle lights nationwide, warning they distract and raise accident risks. Climate & Food Systems: MoECC and partners kicked off a Global Environment Facility project to bring nature-based solutions into Sierra Leone’s food systems and strengthen farmer resilience. Mining & Supply Chains: Rabotec says it wants to become a mine owner/operator within five years, with a West Africa portfolio that includes Sierra Leone.