An expert in the electricity domain has told JollofNews that Gambians are paying more than necessary for electricity, saying citizens could pay less if the Gambia government leaves the Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) supply business open for competition, adding that the monopoly “is hemorrhaging” the citizens. For nearly five years[Read More…]
Economy
TotalEnergies Trading Arm Under Scrutiny Over Gambia Oil Deal Allegations
A new investigation by Swiss watchdog Public Eye has revealed that the Geneva offices of Totsa, the trading arm of French oil giant TotalEnergies, were searched in 2024 as part of an ongoing probe into suspected bribery linked to oil imports in The Gambia. The search was carried out at[Read More…]
Cement Dealers Guild Says Cement Market Reigned In Following Removal Of Tariffs
The Cement Importers and Agents Association of The Gambia said on Tuesday that the volatility in the Gambia’s cement market such as shortages and price hikes were brought under control following the lifting in December of last year of the Gambia government’s 180% cement levy. The association said the cement[Read More…]

