Press releases, thought leadership and practical insights from TpGroup's teams in technology, real estate and tourism.https://tpgroupsl.comhttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/tpgroup-to-launch-four-digital-products-in-november-2026https://tpgroupsl.com/insights/tpgroup-to-launch-four-digital-products-in-november-2026SaloneExplorer, TpHospitality, TpEHealth and TpERP are built for Sierra Leone and African markets.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTPress releasehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/the-eco-living-oasis-at-kent-opens-on-14-november-2026https://tpgroupsl.com/insights/the-eco-living-oasis-at-kent-opens-on-14-november-2026Eco-homes, One Rice dining and island trips, a short boat ride from Banana Island.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTPress releasehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/why-soil-blocks-are-the-right-foundation-for-sierra-leones-housinghttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/why-soil-blocks-are-the-right-foundation-for-sierra-leones-housingLocal soil, less cement and cooler rooms: the case for alternative building technology.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTThought leadershiphttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/homecoming-tour-2026-confirmed-for-9-20-novemberhttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/homecoming-tour-2026-confirmed-for-9-20-novemberA 10-day heritage journey for the Gullah Geechee and African diaspora.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTPress releasehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/what-universities-should-ask-before-choosing-a-management-systemhttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/what-universities-should-ask-before-choosing-a-management-systemFive questions that separate a system you will use from one you will work around.Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTInsighthttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/heritage-tourism-can-be-an-engine-for-the-whole-economyhttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/heritage-tourism-can-be-an-engine-for-the-whole-economyWhen the diaspora comes home, the benefits reach far beyond hotels.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTThought leadershiphttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/designing-homes-that-stay-cool-without-air-conditioninghttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/designing-homes-that-stay-cool-without-air-conditioningShade, cross-ventilation and thick walls do most of the work.Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTInsighthttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/ai-data-gap-developing-countrieshttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/ai-data-gap-developing-countriesEthical AI in low-income countries depends on data quality and diversity. Learn how to bridge the global AI gap and ensure fairness for all.Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/why-staff-in-low-income-countries-use-private-emails-for-official-business-and-why-it-mattershttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/why-staff-in-low-income-countries-use-private-emails-for-official-business-and-why-it-mattersIn countries like Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana, and Kenya, many government and NGO staff use Gmail, Yahoo, and Hotmail for official business. Learn why this happens, the risks to security and transparency, and practical solutions for organizations.Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/why-stay-at-the-eco-living-oasis-at-kent-a-story-of-reconnection-comfort-and-communityhttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/why-stay-at-the-eco-living-oasis-at-kent-a-story-of-reconnection-comfort-and-community“I felt safe and secure throughout my stay—during the day, at night, and every moment. The staff were friendly, accommodating, intelligent, focused, and happy. They were always willing and ready to help me. The water supply was excellent, and was always available. Thank you for everything, and I am glad I stayed with you. I…Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/securing-your-whatsapp-account-to-prevent-hackershttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/securing-your-whatsapp-account-to-prevent-hackersWe are writing this article to address the increasing number of scams and hacking incidents affecting Sierra Leoneans and others, as observed in WhatsApp groups today, October 15, 2024. For instance, one individual fell victim to a $2,500 scam, while several others had their accounts hacked and remained locked out for hours. Some are still…Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/discover-your-eco-luxury-dream-home-in-sierra-leones-peaceful-gated-vacation-community-solar-powered-sustainably-built-near-historical-banana-islandshttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/discover-your-eco-luxury-dream-home-in-sierra-leones-peaceful-gated-vacation-community-solar-powered-sustainably-built-near-historical-banana-islandsExperience luxury and sustainability in this stunning 3-bedroom eco-home in Sierra Leone. Powered by solar energy and built with eco-friendly Hydraform blocks, this peaceful retreat offers modern comfort near the historical Banana Islands. Book your stay or make it your permanent home today!Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/exciting-progress-from-the-eco-living-oasis-kent-rooms-available-for-rent-soonhttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/exciting-progress-from-the-eco-living-oasis-kent-rooms-available-for-rent-soonConstruction work at Eco-living Oasis Kent is moving swiftly and according to schedule! The vision of creating a serene vacation community is becoming a reality, with significant developments happening across multiple fronts. As we prepare for our first guests for the upcoming season, here’s a quick update on the exciting progress. Landscaping and Gardening: Nature…Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/hydraform-block-productionhttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/hydraform-block-productionBack to the basics. It’s block production time again at TpESTATE. These are the blocks we use to build the homes at The Eco-Living Oasis at Kent, Sierra Leone Our homes are built using the Hydraform Building Technology based on the Hydraform Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks. The Technology replaces regular masonry units and mortar with…Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/aframe-home-design-using-thatched-roofhttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/aframe-home-design-using-thatched-roof“Thatch has been used as a roof covering for millennia, and was the dominant material across much of the UK and Europe up to the late 19th century”. As a result we will experiment using it with the modern design twists. This is how it will look like with Thatch roofing.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/aframe-home-design-using-clicklock-standing-seam-metal-roof-panelshttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/aframe-home-design-using-clicklock-standing-seam-metal-roof-panelsWe are exploring options to build small sustainable tiny homes in Sierra Leone. We have selected an Aframe house for our first experiment. These are the designs so far for a modern Aframe house. This experimental home will be build The Eco-Living Oasis at Kent, Sierra Leone sometime between December 2023 and April 2024 and…Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/sierra-leone-diaspora-investment-conference-on-saturday-october-7th-2023-at-the-metro-points-hotel-new-carrollton-mdhttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/sierra-leone-diaspora-investment-conference-on-saturday-october-7th-2023-at-the-metro-points-hotel-new-carrollton-mdSign up to join us at Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference on Saturday, October 7th, 2023 at the Metro Points Hotel, New Carrollton, MD. You will have the opportunity to view The Eco-Living Oasis at Kent, Sierra Leone in 3D, take a tour of banana islands and other attractions. Want to invest in real estate,…Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/3d-printed-house-made-with-dirthttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/3d-printed-house-made-with-dirtThe first 3D-printed house made with dirt. The 3D-printed house took 60 cubic meters of natural material and 200 hours to build An Italian architecture studio and 3D printing company have teamed up to create the first 3D-printed house made from dirt. The environmentally friendly place took just 200 hours to complete. It has a…Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/example-finishing-options-showing-a-mixture-of-block-and-plastered-wallshttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/example-finishing-options-showing-a-mixture-of-block-and-plastered-wallsExample finishing options showing a mixture of block and plastered walls. We like to do this to show a clear contrast between the traditional brick look and feel and the smooth modern plastered walls. Simple and minimalist bathroom designs like this are also beautify and affordable. What do you think?Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/advantages-of-building-a-home-with-interlocking-stabilized-soil-blocks-issb-like-the-hydraform-blockshttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/advantages-of-building-a-home-with-interlocking-stabilized-soil-blocks-issb-like-the-hydraform-blocksBuilding a home with interlocking stabilized soil blocks (ISSB) like the Hydraform blocks we manufacture offers several advantages, including cost-effectiveness, eco-friendliness, high thermal performance, durability, and community empowerment. Cost-effective: Interlocking stabilized soil blocks (ISSBs) are made from locally available materials, such as soil, sand, and cement, which can significantly reduce construction costs. ISSBs eliminate the…Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/whats-the-difference-between-unstabilized-compressed-earth-blocks-and-stabilized-compressed-earth-blockshttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/whats-the-difference-between-unstabilized-compressed-earth-blocks-and-stabilized-compressed-earth-blocksFirst, both of them are construction materials made from natural soil. Usually sandy-loam soil – a type of soil that contains a mixture of sand, silt, and clay particles. Both are compressed using a manual press or a hydraulic press like the Hydraform machine. However, Unstabilized earth blocks and stabilized earth blocks differ in terms…Sat, 18 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/setting-the-record-straight-about-agoras-blockchain-elections-misleading-headlines-on-the-internethttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/setting-the-record-straight-about-agoras-blockchain-elections-misleading-headlines-on-the-internetA group of Sierra Leoneans who are passionate about open elections data and open data are deeply concerned about the misleading headlines being propagated on the internet by “Agora, a Swiss Lab & Foundation for digital democracy.” The Sierra Leone National Electoral Commission (NEC) did not officially use Agora’s blockchain technology to vote or tally…Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/comparing-hydraform-blocks-with-adobe-blockshttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/comparing-hydraform-blocks-with-adobe-blocksAdobe (mud block) is a building material made from earth and organic materials. Dirty block is the name we call it in Sierra Leone. In my village and the surrounding villages, 95% or more of the houses are built using Adobe blocks. Adobe is among the earliest building materials, and is used throughout the world.…Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/touchpoint-group-hq-is-open-for-businesshttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/touchpoint-group-hq-is-open-for-businessTouchpoint Group HQ is open for business. It’s a work in progress but already looking beautiful and timeless. TpESTATE is part of a group of companies operating in Sierra Leone and United States. Tpisent is the ICT company. Fambul Tik is the heritage tourism company. Kent Eco-Friendly Vacation Community is our first sustainable gated vacation…Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/alternative-building-technology-abthttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/alternative-building-technology-abt“Alternative building” refers to construction methods that differ from mainstream modern architecture. They often use natural building materials, with a strong emphasis on sustainable design. Recently, popular housing materials, such as treated lumber, synthetic insulation, and certain paints (to name a few) have been exposed as harmful to both the environment and the inhabitants of…Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/benefits-of-hydraform-interlocking-stabilized-soil-blockhttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/benefits-of-hydraform-interlocking-stabilized-soil-blockIn line with sustainable development and the urgent need to provide shelter for the world’s growing population, there is a need for alternative environmental benign technologies in construction that lessen demands on renewable resources. One such technology is the dry stack interlocking compressed stabilized earth block (CSEB) which is used alternative to traditional brick and…Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/sierra-leone-real-estate-market-landscape-webinarhttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/sierra-leone-real-estate-market-landscape-webinarTpESTATE is a real estate property developer, eco-friendly builder and Hydraform Building System Expert In Sierra Leone. We will discuss real estate development, investment opportunities, and market trends. Answer any questions related to Real Estate in Sierra Leone. You can learn more about our company at https://tpestate.com. Note that this is the first of…Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/sustainable-alternative-building-technology-using-hydraform-blocks-in-sierra-leonehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/sustainable-alternative-building-technology-using-hydraform-blocks-in-sierra-leoneTpESTATE Developers is a leading civil engineering, real estate owner, real estate developer, and real estate property management company based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. We specialize in designing and building residential and commercial real estate properties using Hydraform’s Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks (ISSBs) also known as Interlocking Compressed Earth Blocks (ICEBs) that are made from compressed mixed soil, water, Portland cement,…Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/three-natural-and-eco-building-materials-revolutionizing-home-constructionhttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/three-natural-and-eco-building-materials-revolutionizing-home-constructionTwo of these natural materials are readily available in Sierra Leone. Fine homes have always made use of natural materials. But these days you can find many products and techniques incorporating tried and true materials in surprising ways. Many of these techniques were used historically and are making a come back. These natural materials appeared in…Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/top-10-sustainable-building-methodshttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/top-10-sustainable-building-methodsThis article was originally published by Senseware on their website Many organizations are recognizing the value of sustainable and green building methods. New advances in materials, technology and practices enable companies to use environmentally friendly processes that also lead to better overall efficiency. Here are the top 10 sustainable building methods currently in use or under…Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/tpestate-provides-housing-solutions-using-the-eco-friendly-hydroform-blocks-in-sierra-leonehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/tpestate-provides-housing-solutions-using-the-eco-friendly-hydroform-blocks-in-sierra-leoneTpEstate is a real estate development company and manufacturer of eco-friendly Hydroform blocks. Over the past 1 year, the company has embarked on Hydroform brick production and estate development. The CEO of TpEstate Mr Tamba Lamin said the company is set to provide real housing solutions for people with low budgets, but need durable and…Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/diaspora-investors-share-insights-for-doing-business-in-sierra-leonehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/diaspora-investors-share-insights-for-doing-business-in-sierra-leoneTamba Lamin has founded two businesses in Sierra Leone while in the US. He is the CEO of TpISENT an information technology company with headquarters in Freetown. His latest venture TpEstate (which employs 30 full-time employees) builds uses Hydrafoam interlocking technology to build eco-friendly detached, semi-detached, and terrace homes in Sierra Leone. Dr. Fouad Sheriff was inspired to launch…Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/happy-holiday-season-from-tpisent-to-allhttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/happy-holiday-season-from-tpisent-to-allWe wish you a very Happy Holiday season and a peaceful and prosperous New Year. Thanks to all of our staff, clients, well-wishers, donors, and critics. We have done a lot in 2020 and are well-positioned for 2021. COVID-19 will not define who we are. We will defeat the disease and become the best of…Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/tpestate-plans-to-transform-freetown-one-brick-at-a-timehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/tpestate-plans-to-transform-freetown-one-brick-at-a-timeBy ophaniel.gooding@awokonewspaper.sl SIERRA LEONE, Freetown: Modern cities have eco-infrastructures, landscaping, and city planning. However, Freetown city which was planned in the nineteenth century fell short of these requirements. The desire to acquire a home, as well as the frenzy of land grabbing, has left the formerly lush green peninsular desolate and grey. This development is the result…Sun, 26 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/day-35-of-35-building-a-1500-square-feet-eco-friendly-home-at-kent-sierra-leonehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/day-35-of-35-building-a-1500-square-feet-eco-friendly-home-at-kent-sierra-leoneDay 35 of 35. The house is 85% complete. The rest of the finishing work will continue and the house will be ready for use by potential clients behind February. Why should you care? This confirms our company can build a 1500 square feet house within 90 days and deliver it fully furnished within 120…Sat, 18 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/day-19-of-35-building-a-1500-square-feet-eco-friendly-home-at-kent-sierra-leonehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/day-19-of-35-building-a-1500-square-feet-eco-friendly-home-at-kent-sierra-leoneDay 19 of 35 photos. The team is working 16hrs per day to meet the deadline of building a three bedroom house in 35 daysThu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/african-experts-spotlight-our-founder-tamba-sheku-lamin-and-vickie-remoe-on-african-experts-showhttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/african-experts-spotlight-our-founder-tamba-sheku-lamin-and-vickie-remoe-on-african-experts-showFor the past two decades Tamba, an experienced and versatile ICT expert has deployed solutions as a Management Consultant, Technology Architect, Systems Engineer, Manager, and Developer for United States Federal Government Agencies, New York State Office of Information Technology, New York City Department of Education, IBM, Pfizer, Johnson and Johnson, Novartis, Autodesk, Google, and Facebook.…Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/how-enterprise-vr-can-empower-a-remote-working-worldhttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/how-enterprise-vr-can-empower-a-remote-working-worldThis ‘futuristic’ technology is making its way into the mainstream With an ever-growing gig economy and pressure to achieve carbon neutrality, businesses have had to adapt remote working arrangements to keep pace with behavioural change in the workplace. The latest IWG Global Workspace Survey reveals that 73% of people in the UK consider flexible working…Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/first-national-primary-school-examination-npse-online-mock-examhttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/first-national-primary-school-examination-npse-online-mock-examAccording to the United Nations (UN) “Education enables upward socioeconomic mobility and is a key to escaping poverty.” It should be no surprise then that one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is dedicated to education. SDG 4 is “to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all…” But in…Sat, 01 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/west-africa-open-education-platform-press-release-1https://tpgroupsl.com/insights/west-africa-open-education-platform-press-release-1TpISENT launches a new platform (https://tplearn.edu.sl) on Wednesday to help students in Sierra Leone obtain better passing scores in national and regional exams. Trained, experienced and qualified teachers develop and validate content. The tool will improve online teaching and learning in the post-COVID-19 era In recent years, the country has made gains in student enrollment, but the…Mon, 20 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/5-new-human-truths-that-experiences-need-to-addresshttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/5-new-human-truths-that-experiences-need-to-addressOur world has changed forever and the earlier you learn about the changes, the better prepared you will be when we return to our new normal. Below you will find “5 new human truths that experiences need to address” COVID-19 is the biggest global event—and challenge—of our lifetimes. As such, it is changing human attitudes…Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/the-role-of-emerging-technologies-in-womens-health-and-sustainable-developmenthttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/the-role-of-emerging-technologies-in-womens-health-and-sustainable-developmentSustainable development requires the empowerment of women. UNWomen’s “Women’s Empowerment Principles are: Equality Means Business. Empowering women to participate fully in economic life across all sectors is essential to build stronger economies, achieve internationally agreed goals for development and sustainability, and improve the quality of life for women, men, families and communities” Women’s empowerment is incomplete without access to…Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/the-future-of-platformshttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/the-future-of-platformsPlatforms power the world’s most valuable companies, but it will get harder and harder to capture and monetize their disruptive potential. The world’s most valuable public companies and its first trillion-dollar businesses are built on digital platforms that bring together two or more market actors and grow through network effects. The top-ranked companies by market…Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/these-25-technology-trends-will-define-the-next-decadehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/these-25-technology-trends-will-define-the-next-decadeArtificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. The increasing ability of machines to learn and act intelligently will absolutely transform our world. It is also the driving force behind many of the other trends on this list. The Internet of Things (IoT). This refers to the ever-growing number of “smart” devices and objects that are connected…Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/search-engine-optimization-techniques-in-2019-google-rankbrain-and-dwell-timehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/search-engine-optimization-techniques-in-2019-google-rankbrain-and-dwell-timeSearch Engine Optimization Techniques in 2019. User experience signals were HUGE in 2018 from a SEO ranking perspective and they are even more important in 2019 ​The internet is the wild west and your public facing website can be reached by any user (current clients, potential clients and people simply searching for answers) with access…Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/the-first-us-bank-backed-cryptocurrency-to-transform-payments-businesshttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/the-first-us-bank-backed-cryptocurrency-to-transform-payments-businessThe first cryptocurrency created by a major U.S. bank is here — and it’s from J.P. Morgan Chase. The lender moves more than $6 trillion around the world every day for corporations in its massive wholesale payments business. In trials set to start in a few months, a tiny fraction of that will happen over something…Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/the-future-of-learning-a-race-between-education-and-technologyhttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/the-future-of-learning-a-race-between-education-and-technologyAlmost 90% of worker time will be augmented or automated by intelligent tech The skills crisis could cost 11.5 trillion dollars Redistribution of work roles in the United States, 2017-2028 New tech has already changed the skills we need Intelligent tech will mean different things to different workers RESEARCH REPORT In Brief Our ground-breaking economic…Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/introducing-obizr-sierra-leone-mobile-app-and-open-data-platformhttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/introducing-obizr-sierra-leone-mobile-app-and-open-data-platformOBizR is a location-based local business review, travel guide, and citizen-generated open data platform for Africa. “OBizR Sierra Leone” is the local guide to finding the best places to eat, shop, sleep, bank, drink, learn, exercise, relax, watch a game, buy medication, do business with the government, NGOs, and Foreign Missions in Sierra Leone. On…Sat, 23 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/sierra-leone-looking-for-ict-tools-to-boost-learninghttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/sierra-leone-looking-for-ict-tools-to-boost-learningAt present Sierra Leone is moving to reform its educational system to improve on student performance in public examinations, raise computer literacy beyond the current 2% and incorporate ICT courses at the tertiary level to meet the 21st Century workplace demand. The country’s education ministry and non-governmental organisations/institutions would like to see the establishment of computer labs in…Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/ernests-prosperity-with-tambas-innovative-computinghttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/ernests-prosperity-with-tambas-innovative-computingAn idea to deploy hundreds of low-cost energy-efficient computers in every chiefdom, every district, in the country emanating from the mind of Tamba Lamin In January, 2012, in a typically Sierra Leonean Satan-stamping-Jesus-lifting speaking-in-tongues fiery interdenominational Christian service at the Miatta Conference Center in Freetown,  to end the week long Presidential-declared  Fasting and Prayer Week,…Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/sierra-leone-government-online-what-is-going-onhttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/sierra-leone-government-online-what-is-going-onI congratulate the Government of Sierra Leone for taking the bold step of creating websites for almost all Government Ministries, Institutions, Secretariats and Commissions. Some of us living in the Diaspora and at home have long been waiting to see it happen. I can now proudly talk more about Sierra Leone to strangers and refer…Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/joomla-security-primerhttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/joomla-security-primerJoomla Security Primer I wish security was measured on a scale of 1 to 10. But it’s not a scale, instead, it’s considered by most security experts as a total philosophy, and a set of tools and actions. This does not mean it cannot be measured, and taking singling Joomla out is foolish. But looking…Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTArchivehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/issues-in-technology-knowledge-transfer-exchange-between-developed-and-developing-countries-like-sierra-leonehttps://tpgroupsl.com/insights/issues-in-technology-knowledge-transfer-exchange-between-developed-and-developing-countries-like-sierra-leoneSuccessful technology transfer from developed to developing countries can improve the lives of many and spur economic growth. “Technology transfer is the process of sharing of skills, knowledge, technologies, methods of manufacturing, samples of manufacturing and facilities among governments and other institutions to ensure that scientific and technological developments are accessible to a wider range…Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMTArchive