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Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards announce 2024 nominees

31 May 2024

2,500 Kenyan fashion creators poised to enter global markets

2,500 Kenyan fashion creators poised to enter global markets

2 May 2024

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Menswear in Africa: bold, brave and patriotic

Menswear in Africa: bold, brave and patriotic

Lauren Hartzenberg 26 Feb 2018

Amna Elshandaweely's latest fashion collection launched at Design Indaba 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa.

#DesignIndaba2018: Fashion with a social conscience

Louise Marsland 22 Feb 2018

Kenya seeks to bridge trade deficit with Morocco

Kenya seeks to bridge trade deficit with Morocco

20 Feb 2018

AFI CT Fashion Week to celebrate Africa

AFI CT Fashion Week to celebrate Africa

14 Feb 2018

Italtile bucks trend as turnover soars

Italtile bucks trend as turnover soars

Mark Allix 8 Feb 2018

East Africa: Smuggling, hides exports hurting bid to grow leather trade

East Africa: Smuggling, hides exports hurting bid to grow leather trade

Njiraini Muchira 6 Feb 2018

Mall for Africa expands to 11 new markets

Mall for Africa expands to 11 new markets

5 Feb 2018

#BizTrends2018: The new rules of retail

#BizTrends2018: The new rules of retail

Lauren Hartzenberg 29 Jan 2018

Nigeria's Skarabrand hits 1,000 items sold in 11 cities

Nigeria's Skarabrand hits 1,000 items sold in 11 cities

Tom Jackson 19 Jan 2018

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H&M 'racist' ad adds to company's woes

15 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: The call for authentic, experiential retail design

#BizTrends2018: The call for authentic, experiential retail design

Lauren Hartzenberg 8 Jan 2018

Tami Ruschin, MD of The Stylista.

Pinning down real street style with The Stylista's social content

Leigh Andrews 21 Dec 2017

Ethiopia: Institute says textile, garment market expanding

Ethiopia: Institute says textile, garment market expanding

Abebe Wolde Giogis 13 Dec 2017

Nigerian startup Touchabl launches picture-searching app

Nigerian startup Touchabl launches picture-searching app

12 Dec 2017

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Made-in-Rwanda Expo ends with calls to buy local

Julius Bizimungu 6 Dec 2017

#ATFexpo17: The clothing, footwear and textile trade's one-stop shop

#ATFexpo17: The clothing, footwear and textile trade's one-stop shop

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Nov 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: Fashion meets chocolate in Rich Factory-Aero collaboration

#EntrepreneurMonth: Fashion meets chocolate in Rich Factory-Aero collaboration

Lauren Hartzenberg 6 Nov 2017

Heineken invests in African creativity

Heineken invests in African creativity

1 Nov 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: Chris Weylandt on the business of contemporary home decor design

#EntrepreneurMonth: Chris Weylandt on the business of contemporary home decor design

Lauren Hartzenberg 18 Oct 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: A premium African surf brand with global appeal

Lauren Hartzenberg 17 Oct 2017

Deacons East Africa to negotiate sale of Mr Price to SA retailer

Deacons East Africa to negotiate sale of Mr Price to SA retailer

10 Oct 2017

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

3 Oct 2017

A model walks the runway during the St. Sava Fundraising Fashion Show at Domenico Vacca Club New York on April 24, 2017 in New York City. Photo:

Fashion world shaken by #NoFreePhotos row

2 Oct 2017

Mozambican designer on taking back the African textile market

Mozambican designer on taking back the African textile market

Jamie Matroos 26 Sep 2017

Yuppiechef to open first physical store

Yuppiechef to open first physical store

19 Sep 2017

Egyptian upcycling startup creates fashionable accessories from trash

Egyptian upcycling startup creates fashionable accessories from trash

Jamie Matroos 13 Sep 2017

Messe Frankfurt takes the reins of SA textile, footwear and apparel shows

Messe Frankfurt takes the reins of SA textile, footwear and apparel shows

Lauren Hartzenberg 11 Sep 2017

#CEMAfrica2017: Empowered customer experiences lie in multi-focused design

#CEMAfrica2017: Empowered customer experiences lie in multi-focused design

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Aug 2017

Selling Brazilian fashions, the women of Angola's ‘suitcase trade' spot trends and pedal dreams

Selling Brazilian fashions, the women of Angola's ‘suitcase trade' spot trends and pedal dreams

Léa Barreau Tran 17 Jul 2017

H&M to open six more shops in SA

H&M to open six more shops in SA

Colleen Goko 7 Jul 2017

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Menswear in Africa: bold, brave and patriotic

RetailMenswear in Africa: bold, brave and patriotic

Lauren Hartzenberg 26 Feb 2018

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Marketing & Media#DesignIndaba2018: Fashion with a social conscience

Louise Marsland 22 Feb 2018

Kenya seeks to bridge trade deficit with Morocco

RetailKenya seeks to bridge trade deficit with Morocco

20 Feb 2018

AFI CT Fashion Week to celebrate Africa

LifestyleAFI CT Fashion Week to celebrate Africa

14 Feb 2018

Italtile bucks trend as turnover soars

RetailItaltile bucks trend as turnover soars

Mark Allix 8 Feb 2018

East Africa: Smuggling, hides exports hurting bid to grow leather trade

RetailEast Africa: Smuggling, hides exports hurting bid to grow leather trade

Njiraini Muchira 6 Feb 2018

Mall for Africa expands to 11 new markets

RetailMall for Africa expands to 11 new markets

5 Feb 2018

#BizTrends2018: The new rules of retail

Retail#BizTrends2018: The new rules of retail

Lauren Hartzenberg 29 Jan 2018

Nigeria's Skarabrand hits 1,000 items sold in 11 cities

RetailNigeria's Skarabrand hits 1,000 items sold in 11 cities

Tom Jackson 19 Jan 2018

(c) Stefan Holm -

Marketing & MediaH&M 'racist' ad adds to company's woes

15 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: The call for authentic, experiential retail design

Retail#BizTrends2018: The call for authentic, experiential retail design

Lauren Hartzenberg 8 Jan 2018

Tami Ruschin, MD of The Stylista.

Marketing & MediaPinning down real street style with The Stylista's social content

Leigh Andrews 21 Dec 2017

Ethiopia: Institute says textile, garment market expanding

RetailEthiopia: Institute says textile, garment market expanding

Abebe Wolde Giogis 13 Dec 2017

Nigerian startup Touchabl launches picture-searching app

ICTNigerian startup Touchabl launches picture-searching app

12 Dec 2017

Image credit: Nadege Imbabazi via

RetailMade-in-Rwanda Expo ends with calls to buy local

Julius Bizimungu 6 Dec 2017

#ATFexpo17: The clothing, footwear and textile trade's one-stop shop

Retail#ATFexpo17: The clothing, footwear and textile trade's one-stop shop

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Nov 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: Fashion meets chocolate in Rich Factory-Aero collaboration

Retail#EntrepreneurMonth: Fashion meets chocolate in Rich Factory-Aero collaboration

Lauren Hartzenberg 6 Nov 2017

Heineken invests in African creativity

RetailHeineken invests in African creativity

1 Nov 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: Chris Weylandt on the business of contemporary home decor design

Retail#EntrepreneurMonth: Chris Weylandt on the business of contemporary home decor design

Lauren Hartzenberg 18 Oct 2017

Retail#EntrepreneurMonth: A premium African surf brand with global appeal

Lauren Hartzenberg 17 Oct 2017

Deacons East Africa to negotiate sale of Mr Price to SA retailer

RetailDeacons East Africa to negotiate sale of Mr Price to SA retailer

10 Oct 2017

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

RetailSA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

3 Oct 2017

A model walks the runway during the St. Sava Fundraising Fashion Show at Domenico Vacca Club New York on April 24, 2017 in New York City. Photo:

Marketing & MediaFashion world shaken by #NoFreePhotos row

2 Oct 2017

Mozambican designer on taking back the African textile market

RetailMozambican designer on taking back the African textile market

Jamie Matroos 26 Sep 2017

Yuppiechef to open first physical store

RetailYuppiechef to open first physical store

19 Sep 2017

Egyptian upcycling startup creates fashionable accessories from trash

RetailEgyptian upcycling startup creates fashionable accessories from trash

Jamie Matroos 13 Sep 2017

Messe Frankfurt takes the reins of SA textile, footwear and apparel shows

RetailMesse Frankfurt takes the reins of SA textile, footwear and apparel shows

Lauren Hartzenberg 11 Sep 2017

#CEMAfrica2017: Empowered customer experiences lie in multi-focused design

Retail#CEMAfrica2017: Empowered customer experiences lie in multi-focused design

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Aug 2017

Selling Brazilian fashions, the women of Angola's ‘suitcase trade' spot trends and pedal dreams

RetailSelling Brazilian fashions, the women of Angola's ‘suitcase trade' spot trends and pedal dreams

Léa Barreau Tran 17 Jul 2017

H&M to open six more shops in SA

RetailH&M to open six more shops in SA

Colleen Goko 7 Jul 2017

Nike Breaking 2 was so much bigger than an athlete breaking 2 hours

Marketing & MediaNike Breaking 2 was so much bigger than an athlete breaking 2 hours

Richard Dunn 10 May 2017

WGSN press event in Cape Town

Marketing & MediaFour key trends of African design in 2017/18

25 Apr 2017

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RetailTaste to focus on food in future

5 Apr 2017

#SeamlessAfrica: Tackling the omnichannel retail reality

Retail#SeamlessAfrica: Tackling the omnichannel retail reality

Lauren Hartzenberg 20 Mar 2017

#SeamlessAfrica: A masterclass in millennial engagement and retention

Retail#SeamlessAfrica: A masterclass in millennial engagement and retention

Lauren Hartzenberg 17 Mar 2017

The Style Group innovates with modern social media commerce

RetailThe Style Group innovates with modern social media commerce

17 Feb 2017

Moda Operandi co-founder Lauren Santo Domingo (second left) poses with Martin Drew ,Etihad Airways Senior Vice President – Americas (left), Amina Taher, Etihad Airways Head of Corporate Communications (second right), Patrick Pierce, Etihad Airways Vice President – Sponsorship (right), and Etihad Airways cabin crew during a VIP dinner announcing the launch of Runway to Runway.

Tourism & TravelEtihad Airways announces travel programme tailored for fashion industry

13 Feb 2017

USA's House of Harlow 1960 enters Africa through exclusive partnership with Imagination Unlimited Group

RetailUSA's House of Harlow 1960 enters Africa through exclusive partnership with Imagination Unlimited Group

19 Sep 2016

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Marketing & MediaSneaker wars: Four ways to kick it with Afrillennials

17 Jun 2016

#AfricaMonth: Loving Levi's locally

Retail#AfricaMonth: Loving Levi's locally

Leigh Andrews 20 May 2016