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As #PlasticFreeJuly kicks off, we look at a new innovation that allows us to cleanse our environment of discarded plastic bags by building new roads with it.

Photographer Zara Julius explores vulnerability in the lives of gender non-conforming people of colour.

"Before you actually physically pursue freedom or build a better future you have to imagine it first."

South African scientist Bathabile Mpofu created a mini science kit in the hopes that it will inspire students in rural areas.

Called Rehome, the collection provides temporary products for refugees and those affected by natural disasters who have to quickly vacate their homes.

The awards aim to advance society through good design.

“I find it difficult to call ourselves a fashion brand because the term fashion to me implies fast and fleeting.”

Creative platform This Is Uganda shares inspiring stories to undermine the negative perceptions that it is a country only suffering from poverty and HIV/AIDS.

Jennifer 8 Lee says the Emojination wants to make the approval of emoji a more inclusive and representative process.

South Africa’s history is wrought with erasure. Sethembile Msezane is reclaiming the narrative with her work.

The award-winning programme brings together African and European creatives to create urban space interventions.