Tech & Youth Development: Orange Foundation Sierra Leone wrapped up its Next Gen Summer Camp 2026 at the Orange Digital Centre, certifying 7–15-year-olds after weeks of coding, web development and 3D design, with projects built on Scratch and teamwork. Beauty & Advocacy: Sierra Leone’s Mariyam Konneh was named among Africa’s top five in Miss World’s Beauty with a Purpose, spotlighting her project “The Fight Against Drugs, Addiction, Poverty,” as the Miss World 2026 finale nears in Vietnam. Sports Spotlight: Pitso Mosimane was officially unveiled and reappointed as South Africa’s Bafana Bafana head coach, with AFCON qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea starting late September. Arts & Culture (Diaspora): A look at Tupac Shakur’s 30-year influence across Africa, including murals and street culture in places like Sierra Leone and Cape Town. Local Business & Tax: Sierra Leone’s National Revenue Authority began distributing new Smart GST machines to 10,000 GST-registered businesses to improve electronic records and cut revenue leakages. Public Safety: The National Fire Force reported 375 fire incidents across Sierra Leone between January and August 2026, with Western Area leading the figures.