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20/08/2026

Stop cooking the old way if you want to spend less time in the kitchen.

Try an Afrigas stove instead!

Upgrading to fast and safe modern cooking stove just got easier in .

AfriGas and MiKashBoks have a new solution to your cooking stress.

With Save-to-Buy with Mikashboks, you can save small to buy any AfriGas stove. E easy so!

Here’s how to get started:

Download the MikasBoks App or dial *352 #.

Select “save to buy.”

Choose your AfriGas stove.

Save at your own pace until you reach your target.

Once you hit your target, the stove is yours.

Small-small savings can lead to a big upgrade in your kitchen. Start today!

Follow the link in the comments section to read more about this partnership.

19/08/2026

Afrigras and Mikashboks team up with new Save to Buy Initiative
Cooking at home just got a little easier—and a lot more accessible—for families across Sierra Leone. If you’ve been dreaming of making the switch to cleaner, safer, and faster cooking with gas but hesitated due to the upfront cost, there is exciting news that could change your kitchen routine for the better.

A powerful new partnership between AfriGas and the digital savings platform MiKashBoks is here to help you ditch the struggle of traditional cooking methods. They have launched a "Save to Buy" initiative, designed specifically to help you plan, save, and eventually afford the quality cooking stove your home deserves.
How it Works: Save Your Way to a Better Kitchen

Forget about the pressure of large, one-time payments or the worry of high-interest loans. This partnership is all about flexibility.

Afrigras and Mikashboks team up with new Save to Buy Initiative Cooking at home just got a little easier—and a lot more accessible—for families across Sier ...

11/08/2026

Every child remembers a teacher who believed in them. The teacher who stayed behind after class to explain a difficult lesson, or the one who encouraged them to dream bigger even when resources were scarce.

Across Sierra Leone, thousands of educators wake up every day dedicated to shaping the next generation. But behind their commitment lies a stark reality: quality education cannot happen without trained, supported teachers, yet the vast majority of classrooms lack the support they desperately need.
The Snapshot: The State of Education and Teachers in Sierra Leone
To understand why education outcomes struggle, we have to look at the numbers.

A Decentralized System: Out of 11,168 total schools in Sierra Leone, the government directly owns just over 16%. The vast majority are government-supported mission schools (6,222 schools), communities (1,579), or private entities (1,810).

Every child remembers a teacher who believed in them. The teacher who stayed behind after class to explain a difficult lesson, or the one who encouraged the ...

08/08/2026

Is this you?👀

We are looking for 3️⃣ skilled and experienced candidates with excellent references and impressive portfolios to come work with our Freetown team.

2️⃣news content creators
1️⃣ Video Producer

‼️How to Apply‼️

Interested candidates should submit their CVs portfolio or showreel (including writing/social posts/video/photography samples) directly to:
Augustine — [email protected]

07/08/2026

Editor’s Note: This blog is second in a series to highlight opportunities to mobilize and structure diaspora capital presented by the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference. For more insights join for Diaspora Week in Freetown in December.

To move beyond traditional family remittances toward structured, high-impact investment, the African diaspora requires professional financial infrastructure. This article explores the strategies necessary to shift diaspora capital from individual support to institutional-grade opportunities.
By addressing critical barriers such as foreign exchange (FX) volatility, the need for data transparency, and the shift from emotional giving to rigorous asset management, the following experts outline a roadmap for building a sustainable investment ecosystem:

Roopal Kanabar, Director at Sustainabar, examines the critical issue of FX risk and how hedging mechanisms can unlock capital at scale.

Editor’s Note: This blog is second in a series to highlight opportunities to mobilize and structure diaspora capital presented by the Sierra Leone Diaspora ...

05/08/2026

Thirty-nine-year-old Abu Fomba, a small-scale miner from Kenema, is the latest winner of Mercury International's "Win A House" promotion, walking away with a brand-new two-bedroom bungalow valued at US$81,000 - more than Le 2 billion (old leones).

Mercury International officially handed over the keys to the house, located at TAF Salone Micro City, on Monday, August 3, during a ceremony attended by company executives, members of the media and invited guests. The presentation marked the climax of the promotion, which was launched in April to reward customers using the MercuryBet online platform.

For Fomba, the moment was one he never imagined.
“Today My Life Has Changed”

"When Mercury called me, I jumped right out of my seat," he said with a smile.

Thirty-nine-year-old Abu Fomba, a small-scale miner from Kenema, is the latest winner of Mercury International's "Win A House" promotion, wal ...

31/07/2026

The Agenda for in December in 2026‼️

Join the waitlist now at SierraLeoneDiasporaWeek.com!

29/07/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



Montgomery County, Maryland — July 2026

The Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference (SLDIC) today announces that the United States edition of the conference - previously planned for August 2026 in Silver Spring, Maryland - has been postponed to June 11 2027. Further details on the rescheduled US edition will be shared in the coming months.

In place of the US conference, the SLDIC team is now directing its full energy and focus toward what promises to be the most significant gathering in the conference's four-year history: Sierra Leone Diaspora Week — December 2026, a landmark week-long event taking place in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

A Message from Vickie Remoe, Founder and Chair, SLDIC:

"After the extraordinary success of SLDIC London 2026, which sold out the InterContinental Hotel Park Lane with over 400 delegates, we made the decision to redirect our focus and our resources toward bringing the diaspora home.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Montgomery County, Maryland — July 2026 The Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference (SLDIC) today announces that the United ...

28/07/2026

There’s a new Black Panther and this time, it’s a Krio borbor with roots from Sierra Leone.

Marvel Studios made the announcement at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, where director Ryan Coogler revealed David Jonsson, the British actor of Nigerian and Sierra Leonean heritage, will take on one of the most iconic superhero roles of this generation.

Jonsson, 32, has been cast as T’Challa II, the son of the late King T’challa in Black Panther 3, scheduled for release on December 15th, 2028. The film also marks Coogler’s third return to direct the Black Panther franchise.

For Sierra Leoneans around the world, the casting is more than another Marvel headline. It’s a proud moment. Seeing an actor with Sierra Leonean roots step into the legacy of Wakanda is a reminder that Salone stories, heritage, and talent continues to reach the global stage.

The role of T’Challa was immortalised by the late Chadwick Boseman, whose powerful performance inspired millions before his passing in 2020.

There’s a new Black Panther and this time, it’s a Krio borbor with roots from Sierra Leone. Marvel Studios made the announcement at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 ...

22/07/2026

Editor’s Note: This blog is first in a series to highlight opportunities to mobilize, and structure diaspora capital presented by the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference. For more insights join the next conference on August 21 in Maryland or December 29 in Freetown.


The economic connection between the African diaspora and the continent is defined largely by direct family remittances—money sent home for immediate consumption, family support, healthcare, and school fees. While these cash flows provide a crucial safety net, they rarely build long-term wealth or fund large-scale national development.



At the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference 2026 in London, an expert panel titled "Scaling Diaspora Wealth: The Power of Collective Investment Vehicles" convened to address a central challenge: How can diaspora capital be pooled, structured, and deployed safely into high-impact, return-generating investments back home?

Editor’s Note: This blog is first in a series to highlight opportunities to mobilize, and structure diaspora capital presented by the Sierra Leone Diaspora ...