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Sierra Leone
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Agriculture
AUGMAC Farms (SL) Limited
AUGMAC Farms is a Sierra Leone-based agribusiness focused on transforming agricultural value chains through agro-commodity trading, food processing, and farmer support. The company works with small- and medium-scale farmers to improve production quality, enhance food security, reduce post-harvest losses, and create local employment. Their operations include processing cassava into products like garri and providing agronomy guidance and market access support.
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Mangara Agribusiness Company Ltd.
Mangara Agribusiness supplies customized agricultural inputs and fertilizers to farmers and development partners across Sierra Leone. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on improving soil fertility and crop yields through tailored fertilizer solutions and technical training. They serve both smallholder farmers and larger commercial operations, promoting sustainable agricultural practices and productivity.
Mining
Sierra Rutile Limited
Sierra Rutile Limited is one of Sierra Leone’s oldest and most significant mining companies, specializing in the extraction and processing of rutile, ilmenite, and zircon — minerals primarily used in the production of titanium dioxide and other industrial applications. The company operates major mineral sands mines in the Moyamba and Bonthe districts and is a major contributor to the country’s export revenue and employment.
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Marampa Mines Limited
Marampa Mines Limited (a subsidiary of Gerald Group) is a leading iron ore mining company in Sierra Leone, focused on producing and exporting high-grade iron ore concentrate branded “Marampa Blue™.” The company operates large-scale iron ore mining and processing facilities in the Port Loko District, positioning itself as an internationally competitive producer of premium iron ore products.
Fisheries / Seafood
Sierra Fishing Company Ltd.
Sierra Fishing Company (SFC) is one of the most established seafood businesses in Sierra Leone, with over 50 years of experience in the industry. It is a vertically integrated seafood company headquartered in Freetown that engages in deep sea and pelagic fishing, processing, cold storage, and distribution. SFC supplies a variety of fish products — including pollock, mackerel, snapper, and shrimp — to local, regional, and international markets, and has been expanding its processing capacity and fleet.
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Eagle Fisheries
Eagle Fisheries is a commercial fishing and seafood supply company based in Sierra Leone focused on sustainable fishing practices and high-quality seafood products. The company engages in fishing, processing, and wholesale distribution of fresh fish and seafood, serving both domestic and regional markets. Eagle Fisheries emphasizes quality handling and customer satisfaction.
Manufacturing
Milla Group Ltd
Milla Group Ltd is a plastic and consumer goods manufacturer based in Freetown. With over a decade of operations, the company produces a wide array of plastic products including PVC and HD pipes, water tanks, household plasticware, and plastic packaging for commercial and household use. Milla has one of the largest plastic production capacities in Sierra Leone and serves both domestic and regional markets.
Banking and Telecommunications
Africell Sierra Leone
Africell Sierra Leone is a leading mobile network operator providing voice, SMS, data, and mobile money services (Afrimoney) across the country. It has one of the widest telecom footprints in Sierra Leone, offering 3G/4G connectivity and expanding digital services to consumers and businesses. As one of the largest telecom brands in the nation, Africell plays a major role in digital inclusion and economic participation.
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Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB)
Sierra Leone Commercial Bank is one of the country’s largest and oldest commercial banks, wholly owned by the Government of Sierra Leone. It offers a full suite of banking services — including retail banking, corporate banking, loans, digital and mobile banking — to individuals, SMEs, and large businesses. SLCB plays a central role in the financial infrastructure of Sierra Leone.
Universities
University of Sierra Leone (USL)
The University of Sierra Leone is the oldest and most prestigious public university system in the country, originally established in 1827. It comprises several constituent colleges — including Fourah Bay College, Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM), and the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS) — offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across the humanities, sciences, law, health sciences, business, and more.
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Njala University
Description: Njala University is a major public research and higher-education institution with campuses in Njala and Bo. Founded in 1964, it is one of Sierra Leone’s largest universities and offers diverse degree programs in fields such as agriculture, education, environmental sciences, technology, and social sciences, playing a significant role in national development through education and research.