Swit Salone

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 ...

21/07/2026

When the Journey Becomes a Barrier to Learning
By the time the school bell rings at 8:00 AM in villages in Northern Sierra Leone most children have been awake since as early as 5:00 AM to help with household chores.

And then there’s the long journey to school on foot.

In last-mile communities, children walk along bush paths, through rain, steep hills, and isolated roads. By the time they arrive at school, they’re exhausted.

Finda J., is in class six at Movement of Faith Islamic Primary School in Musaia located in the Dembelia chiefdom in Falaba District in northern Sierra Leone.

Before school she helps her mother fetch water, sweep the compound, and wash the dishes. Until recently, those chores were followed by an arduous walk to school.

“I wouldn’t feel well, my whole body and my feet would be aching,” said Finda.

“In class I would constantly nod off to sleep or stare blankly at the blackboard. I dreaded the three-mile walk back home.” she said.

When the Journey Becomes a Barrier to Learning By the time the school bell rings at 8:00 AM in villages in Northern Sierra Leone most children have been aw ...

14/07/2026

Following a sold-out international expansion in London that drew over 400 delegates, the premier SL diaspora investment summit returns to the United States to shift gears from pledges to active portfolio development across critical economic sectors.

SILVER SPRING, Maryland — July 14, 2026 — Organizers have officially opened registration for the highly anticipated USA Edition of the 2026 Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference (SLDIC), scheduled to take place on August 21, 2026, in Silver Spring, Maryland.
This upcoming edition centers around the critical theme: "From Pledges to Portfolios: Unlocking Diaspora Investment in Mining, Health, and Energy." Designed as a high-impact, actionable gathering, the conference extends a formal invitation to small businesses, vendors, investors, and professionals who are ready to secure a stake in Sierra Leone's rapidly expanding business landscape.

Following a sold-out international expansion in London that drew over 400 delegates, the premier SL diaspora investment summit returns to the United States ...

14/07/2026

The clock is ticking on the Mercury Win A House Promotion by Mercury International, with only a few weeks remaining before entries close.

The promotion, which has generated a buzz all across Sierra Leone, closes on July 20th with the grand draw taking place the very next day (July 21st, 2026).

If you have already entered, now is the time to stay engaged. If you haven’t, there’s still a window of opportunity to join… but it won’t be open much longer.
What To Do To Still Get Involved And Maximise Your Entries
You don’t want to miss your chance to win a brand-new two-bedroom bungalow at TAF Salone Micro City, valued at $81,000.

This is your shot at stability, independence, and a fresh start in life.

Joining the promotion remains simple: register on the Mercury International bet website and place bets.

The clock is ticking on the Mercury Win A House Promotion by Mercury International, with only a few weeks remaining before entries close. The promotion, wh ...