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Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Rwanda is full of positive signs of growth and repair. >

A track evoking traditional Zulu warrior culture from the upcoming movie "Hear Me Move", South Africa's first dance film. >

Readers were most intrigued by Pentagram partner Harry Pearce’s poster design using his own blood. >

A warning about the lures of love from Ghana's first ever rock band, who conceal their identities at every performance. >

"Craft art", says author Elbé Coetsee, heralds the merging of "art" and "craft" as makers bring a conceptual approach to traditional handmade techniques. >

Elbé Coetsee's new book, "Craft Art in South Africa", is a beautifully illustrated journey through the tactile possibilities of handmade work. >

Ntarama Church, where 5 000 Tutsis were murdered, has stood untouched since 1994. Now an architect is helping to preserve its legacy. >

A swirl of sounds by the internationally acclaimed Zimbabwean sextet that gives traditional Tonga music a rhythmic twist. >

Dokter and Misses’ new range of storage pieces is a further exploration of West African Kassena architecture. >

Don't try to pigeonhole Kossi Aguessy. He was born in Togo, grew up in the US and is now based in London. Oh, and he is both an artist and industrial designer. >

The announcement that the Boomslang was voted the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa snaked its way to the top of our rankings this week. >

In recognition of her standout lightbox display, the Most Creative Stand Award 2015 went to Pauline Irvine, founder of Artymiss. >

Hinterveld’s new 2015/16 collection introduces colour-soaked patterns and a variety of yarn blends. >

South African fashion designer Thula Sindi's new collection melds rural and urban influences. >

Afro Delft’s latest collection translates the sensation of “having butterflies” onto enamel. >

South African comics are becoming progressively more prominent on the global storyboard. >

Organic fashion brand The Joinery uses hemp as a design material to reduce the carbon footprint of the local fashion industry. >

Music writer Jon Monsoon reflects on the sonic variety on offer at Design Indaba Music 2015, from happy downbeats to violent shoegaze. >

The Masana Collection is a new range of handwoven rugs, each made by a single artisan from natural hand-spun yarn. >

Kirstenbosch's suspended walkway designed by Mark Thomas and Henry Fagan is the public's choice in the Most Beautiful Object in SA at Design Indaba Expo 2015. >

Renowned South African fashion designer David Tlale captivated local fashionistas as he took to the Design Indaba Expo fashion ramp. >

In this interview, we chat with Catherine Ash about ceramics in the contemporary age. >

The Design Indaba Innovation Award is an annual prize awarded to one new design showcased at Expo. This year the prize goes to eLabs for its Watt Scooter. >

From renegades to stalwarts, art to advertising, tactile to digital and narrative to chaos: here is a snapshot of Design Indaba Conference 2015's closing day. >

From real palm fronds to leafy prints on textiles, botany is a standout trend at Design Indaba Expo 2015. >