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African icons old and new abound in this week's top stories, from a graphic collage of Madiba to new designs for bubblegum brand Chappies. >

Meyer von Wielligh contrasts smooth metal with aged wood in the latest addition to its signature range. >

Kenyan crooner Jarel's track is a jazz-infused celebration of freedom and release. >

Meet Mugendi M'Rithaa, the Kenyan educator and activist who has been working behind the scenes to promote the power of design in Africa. >

Patricia Urquiola contrasts the texture of expanded metal mesh with the solidity of wood and marble in her latest collection of outdoor furniture for Kettal. >

A revamped bus rolled into the informal settlement of Monwabisi Park to educate and entertain the area's underprivileged children. >

We often take it for granted but our health is one of our most important assets. Here we round up five designs that promote better health care. >

Architect and urbanist Andrew Makin considers the South African city and proposes a new vision for our urban centres. >

A love for letterpress, custom-made bicycles, a pint-sized 'braai', African graphics and Moroccan architecture all make it into our top five stories this week. >

Two New Yorkers started an ethical fashion line made in Ghana – and found more opportunity to do good on the ground. >

Erik Hersman, co-founder of Kenyan tech firm Ushahidi, shares the journey of BRCK with us as the first orders of the self-powered, mobile WiFi device go out. >

Faithless percussionist Sudha Kheterpal wants to shake up the world to create clean energy for people without access to electricity. >

Booking your spot at Design Indaba Expo 2015 is about so much more than securing floor space. >

George Pericles Creative Think-Tank proposes a visual identity for Rwanda's provinces based on traditional patterns. >