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The 2017 Design Indaba Emerging Creative talks to us about her textile and fashion design business that she started after being retrenched. >

For three weeks, the island of São Tomé e Príncipe was taken over by artists from across the continent. >

“I wanted every aspect of the project to be Proudly South African, to invest in South African resources and simultaneously contribute to growing the economy.” >

The 25-year-old former Design Indaba Emerging Creative recently won the 2019 LVMH Prize for his womenswear which often carry subtle political messages. >

“Luxury, essentially, is time. Using the spirit of time in the best way, in order to create quality items.” >

For Ivorian designer Lafalaise Dion, the cowrie shell is representative of African legacy and spirituality. >

The N'GOLA Biennale, in collaboration with Design Indaba, presents a series of talks that shine a light on some of Africa's phenomenal creatives. >

The N'GOLA Biennial, in collaboration with Design Indaba, is hosting a series of talks featuring some of Africa's most exciting creatives. >

The law graduate-cum-designer chats to us about her Basotho inspired swimwear range, Shweshwekini. >

Motivated by experiences of displacement, these designers are using fashion to tell their story of war and strife and in doing so, helping refugee communities. >

The Emerging Creative exhibited her work at the Design Indaba Festival 2019 among 49 up-and-coming South African talents. >

Ami Doshi Shah’s sculptural jewellery pieces tell the story both of Kenya’s intricate past and the country's captivating natural beauty. >

The Nigerian designer’s brand Orange Culture embraces those who do not fit in and celebrates their individuality. >

“We have enough clothes. The world is full of it. We need to start protecting our environment and stop being needless consumers.” >

Pascale Theron's work looks at breathing life into the vulnerable ostrich farming industry in Oudtshoorn, South Africa. >

These designers were part of this year's Design Indaba Emerging Creatives Programme. >

The Mozambican entrepreneur started Karingana Wa Karingana Textiles to create authentic African prints. >

"I feel like fashion will be such a huge part of the way Africa shapes its future and the way Africa progresses as a people." >

There is no need to book, and entry to Nightscape is absolutely free – come enjoy the design exhibitions, film, installations, curated retail and live music. >

Meet the young creatives taking on the world through Design Indaba's Emerging Creatives programme in 2019. >

Androgynous fashion isn’t new but it renews itself, and in doing so it continuously redefines culture, identity and gender politics. >