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Seven outstanding founders in the UK, Sierra Leone and the United States will compete for the $5000 prize at the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference. Inspired by the historic King Jimmy marketplace in Freetown, a place where commerce, opportunity, and enterprise have flourished for generations, the King Jimmy Landing Pitch Competition was created to showcase the next generation of entrepreneurs building solutions for Africa’s challenges.

We received strong applications from dedicated entrepreneurs spanning both Sierra Leone and the diaspora—including 49 founders applying from the United Kingdom, United States, China, Germany, and beyond.

After a competitive selection process, seven finalists have emerged representing industries ranging from clean energy and healthcare, to tourism, financial technology, and more.
Bintu Kamara - Her Health, Her Power

For Bintu Kamara, healthcare is deeply personal.

7 Founders Shortlisted to Pitch at the Diaspora Investment Conference London - SwitSalone Seven outstanding founders in the UK, Sierra Leone and the United States will compete for the $5000 prize at the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference ...

What does $92,000 get you in Sierra Leone?

Here we go!👇🏾

Come with me for a tour of the Sia. It’s a three-bedroom, three-bath home at Taf Salone Microcity at John Obey.

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How can you get a 10-year mortgage or pay for your home over 4-years with no interest?

Join TAF’s West African Real Estate Expo on the sidelines of SL Diaspora Investment Conference in London.

Head to www.SierraLeoneDiasporaWeek.com to register for the West African Real Estate Expo.

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Before you Travel go to UBA… ✈️😎

With the by , you get global access and lower transaction rate as you get charged only 1.5% for using the UBA Dollar Visa Prepaid card while other debit cards charge 4%.

The UBA Sierra Leone Dollar Prepaid Card works wherever you go! No embarrassing ‘transaction declined’.

Walk into any UBA Sierra Leone branch and get your card in 30 minutes or less.

New cities, new food, and new experiences: the excitement of travelling is real!

But before you leave Sierra Leone, there are a few things you don’t want to forget. Because the truth is, a smooth trip doesn’t start at the airport. It starts with how well you prepare.

Here are three simple but important things to do before you travel.
1. Have a Reliable Way to Make Payments
Before traveling, sort out how you will spend money internationally.

This is where many trips go wrong.

You assume your debit card will work everywhere until it doesn’t. Or you carry cash and start worrying about safety, exchange rates, or running out at the worst possible time.

One option many travellers from Sierra Leone are turning to is the UBA Dollar Visa Prepaid Card. Because it’s funded in dollars and accepted globally, it allows you to pay for hotels, transport, online bookings, and everyday expenses without the usual stress.

Traveling Abroad from Sierra Leone? Do These 3 Things First - SwitSalone New cities, new food, and new experiences: the excitement of travelling is real! But before you leave Sierra Leone, there are a few things you don’t want t ...

Introducing Dr. Edward Hinga Sandy, Executive Director of the National Investment Board (NIB), Sierra Leone, as a speaker at SLDIC 2026 London.

🔺His Panel: "Best Practice for Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment: Policies, Incentives and Resources on the Ground" (Day 1, 16:20–17:10)

🔑His Expertise: As the former Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Sandy specializes in executing "Doing Business" reforms, streamlining SME financing, and establishing legal harmonization. He is the gatekeeper for investment facilitation in Sierra Leone.

✅What You Gain: If you want to know how fast you can register a business, get licenses, or resolve legal bottlenecks without headaches, Dr. Sandy has the answers. Meet him to bypass bureaucratic guesswork; his office is your direct concierge service for turning a business plan into a legally protected, smoothly running operation on the ground.

To join us at SLDIC 2026 in London, register here: https://makesierraleonefamous.com/pricing-plans/

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Sierra Leone Diaspora Week Launches in London

A First-of-Its-Kind Celebration of Unity, Capital, and Active Citizenship
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LONDON, UK — What started as an impactful two-day conference has officially evolved.
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Sierra Leone Diaspora Week Launches in London - SwitSalone A First-of-Its-Kind Celebration of Unity, Capital, and Active Citizenship FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LONDON, UK — What started as an impactful two-day conference ...

Meet Hon. Nabeela Farida Tunis, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Sierra Leone, who is a speaker at SLDIC 2026 London.

🔺Her Panel: "Beyond Remittances: Hidden Investment Opportunities in Sierra Leone’s Growth Sectors" (Day 1, 17:30–18:20)

🔑Her Expertise: Minister Tunis possesses a heavyweight global pedigree, having served in senior roles at the United Nations and led ministries in Foreign Affairs and Planning. She specializes in nation branding, cultural diplomacy, and large-scale tourism infrastructure development.

✅What You Gain: Tourism is moving from a hobby to a highly lucrative growth sector. If you want to invest in hospitality, eco-tourism, or creative enterprises, Minister Tunis can show you where the government is investing in infrastructure and how you can capitalize on it. Meet her to learn how to translate your cultural passion into a profitable, internationally recognized business venture.

To join us at SLDIC 2026 in London, register here: https://makesierraleonefamous.com/pricing-plans/

Pay less!

Why pay 4% in fees when by charges about 1.5%? Spend less on fees and more on what matters.

Visit a UBA Sierra Leone branch and get yours the same day.

We are pleased to announce Dr. Turad Senesie, Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning, Sierra Leone, as a speaker at SLDIC 2026 London.

🔺His Panel: "Beyond Remittances: Hidden Investment Opportunities in Sierra Leone’s Growth Sectors" (Day 1, 17:30–18:20)

🔑His Expertise: Backed by an extensive background in academia and public administration, Dr. Senesie specializes in land reform legislation, structured urban planning, and housing policy.

✅What You Gain: Secure land ownership is the single biggest anxiety for diaspora members wanting to build homes, hotels, or commercial farms. Listening to Dr. Senesie will give you a clear roadmap of the new, transparent legislative processes governing land acquisition and zoning. Connect with him to discover how you can securely tap into high-yield real estate, housing, and infrastructure developments without the fear of title disputes.

To join us at SLDIC 2026 in London, register here: https://makesierraleonefamous.com/pricing-plans/

For investors, entrepreneurs, and members of the diaspora looking to move beyond simple remittances toward structured wealth creation, understanding the ground-level reality is just as important as identifying where to invest.

That is why the 4th Annual Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference (SLDIC) 2026 in London is bringing the architects of Sierra Leone's economy directly to you.

We know the diaspora often asks the tough, necessary questions: “Why should I risk my hard-earned capital? What guarantees do I have? What do I actually gain from meeting government officials?”

We hear you. That is why this year’s delegation isn't here to give vague speeches—they are participating in targeted panels to explain exactly how their ministries are paving the way for your commercial success.

Meet the Government: Sierra Leone’s cabinet delegation to London - SwitSalone For investors, entrepreneurs, and members of the diaspora looking to move beyond simple remittances toward structured wealth creation, understanding the gro ...