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The world’s first 3D printed middle ear transplant happened in South Africa
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We take a look at Professor Mashudu Tshifularo's achievement and other ways 3D technology has helped the medical field.
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27 Mar 19
Abstract Peaces: Redefining mental illness
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Conceptual photographer Tsoku Maela challenges the stigma around mental illness by drawing on his personal experience.
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26 Mar 19
On being a young creative dealing with mental health
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We spoke to past Design Indaba Emerging Creatives to unpack the way creativity and mental health co-exist in their lives.
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25 Mar 19
The bizarre and confounding influence of Dubai on Africa’s emerging cities
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Design researcher and built environment designer Mathias Agbo, Jr speaks to Nigerian, UAE-based architect Safiya Yahaya on this phenomenon
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22 Mar 19
Mariam Kamara unveils a new collaboration with Design Indaba in Niger
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The Artisan Valley is a whimsical promenade with spaces for local artisans to show off their traditional fabrication processes.
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20 Mar 19
Cairo architect Nada Elhadedy on architecture driven by circumstance
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“So instead of using the building as a barrier… we used it to promote openings and interaction.”
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20 Mar 19
Ilze Wolff on creating an activist and public culture around architecture
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In this architectural practice collaboration with artists is just as important as working with other architects and engineers.
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20 Mar 19
Tumelo Lerata wins most promising award in international housing competition
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The "r.i.s.e in the city" design competition is aimed at bridging the gap between entrepreneurship and architecture.
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19 Mar 19
Could embracing the informality of South Africa’s chaotic taxi industry do more good than bad?
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Researcher and urban planner Zonke Mkhomazi discusses the history and future of transport in South Africa.
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18 Mar 19
Malawian artist Samson Kambalu on the non-Western ways of crafting a narrative
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The multimedia artist says there’s no such thing as a passive audience in Africa.
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15 Mar 19
8 emerging fashion designers on their interpretation of South African fashion
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These designers were part of this year's Design Indaba Emerging Creatives Programme.
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15 Mar 19
7 Interior designers that should be on your radar
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As part of the Emerging Creatives programme, these young designers exhibited their work at the Design Indaba Festival 2019.
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13 Mar 19
The coveted items that make up the IKEA Överallt collection
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“This is how design makes the world smaller and brings people from different cultures closer together,” Bibi Seck.
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13 Mar 19
Wacy Zacarias on taking back the African textile market
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The Mozambican entrepreneur started Karingana Wa Karingana Textiles to create authentic African prints.
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13 Mar 19
Adebayo Oke-Lawal on using fashion as a tool for social change
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"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."
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12 Mar 19
Uganda's maker space aiming to transform science education in the country
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Science education should be hands-on and interactive, says Fundi Bots founder Solomon King Benge.
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5 Mar 19
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Neo African artist Dennis Osadebe’s new work is begging us to Stand for Something
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“I ask myself again and again. What is African art? Who gets to define it? What are its limits? And where is it going?”
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5 Mar 19
#GlobalGrad Tshepo Mokholo on innovating traditional architectural practises
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The Soweto-born architect, who is also a former Emerging Creative, tells us how a chance meeting landed him in Kigali.
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4 Mar 19
Interdependence II by Houtlander named Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2019
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The public has spoken! Take a look at this year’s winning design in the question of what constitutes beauty.
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1 Mar 19
Ukubutha: A township hub powered by smart architecture and green tech
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A sneak speak at the work of Global Graduate Nicole Nomsa Moyo who presented at Day 1 of Design Indaba Conference 2019,
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27 Feb 19
A vote for ‘beauty’: What does it mean to you?
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As Design Indaba 2019 kicks off, voting for the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa is still open! Make your choice now.
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27 Feb 19
The Mother & Baby Hospital Unit in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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White Arkitekter has unveiled its design for a mother and baby unit for the Panzi Hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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26 Feb 19
Anarchic creativity in Accra with Francis Kokoroko & Daniel Quist
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“We are easily bored, so we are always pushing ourselves to be creative. With photography, with fashion, with whatever we do – we try to do what’s different.”
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26 Feb 19
The three industry greats hosting Design Indaba 2019
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From 2019 Design Indaba Conference speaker Lucas De Man to the iconic performer Lebo Mashile, get to know this year's hosts.
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22 Feb 19
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