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Celebrating South Africa’s leading women designers, food producers and winemakers at the Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair

July 12, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Following on from last year’s hugely successful event, which attracted hordes of local foodies and fashionistas, there is already much talk and anticipation around the forthcoming 2015 Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair, which is returning to Johannesburg, South Africa, from 9 to 11 October 2015.

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Calling all Geeky Divas! Applications are open for the W.TEC Girls Technology Camp 2015 in Lagos

July 2, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Applications are now open for the 2015 W.TEC Girls Technology Camp themed  ''Geeky Divas - Grooming ICT-preneurs'', which takes place in Lagos, Nigeria from August 2 - 15, 2015. The aim of camp is to help girls develop an early interest in computers and other information technology.

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AMPION is looking forward to your applications for The Ampion Venture Bus Africa 2015!

July 2, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Ampion has opened applications for its third edition of The  Ampion Venture Bus Africa which will take over 200 Ampioneers on 5 buses in 2015. Ampion is encouraging young African women entrepreneurs and ICT professionals to jump on Ampion's five 2015 venture bus tours this September through to December. Each tour is a 7-day full-immersion program for developing entrepreneurial skills and creating new ventures in a team-based competition. 50% of the participants will be female, 50% from Africa, 50% from the rest of the world.

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The Bold Kampala design team looking to take Angola’s fashion scene by storm

June 19, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Hot on the heels of the Bold Kampala team's recent fashion tour successes to London and Kigali, their unique global fashion pop-up store concept is now headed to Luanda in Angola, giving local fashionistas the opportunity to check out the fabulous African designs on show.

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DEF.I.NI.TION Africa unveil more of their exciting new fashion and lifestyle designs during the latest stage of their Kenya tour

June 16, 2015 Melanie Hawken

The dynamic trio behind DEF.I.NI.TION Africa are once again hitting the road this month as their Kenya tour continues, following a highly successful outing at the Soko Soke event in Rosslyn. The latest leg of their tour is now heading to The Bizarre Bazaar venue in Nairobi. The team have not only created some special new fashion designs to showcase to discerning buyers, but also newly created merchandise including a trendy range of stationery and other exciting new lifestyle items. 

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Global Women’s Summit heads to Johannesburg, South Africa as part of National Women's Month celebrations

June 16, 2015 Melanie Hawken

As part of National Women’s Day celebrations, the Women’s Information Network is presenting 1,000 Global Women’s Summits as part of a massive global women’s initiative. The prestigious Global Women’s Summit in Johannesburg on 8 August aims to educate and engage women in meaningful discussions about women’s issues, business needs, entrepreneurial aspirations, and most importantly action oriented programmes. Learn how you can attend.

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DEF.I.NI.TION Africa set to unveil their latest fashion designs during their Kenya tour

June 4, 2015 Melanie Hawken
Nahida and Nadia Bhegani & Olga Mugyenyi, founders of DEF.I.NI.TION Africa, Uganda

Nahida and Nadia Bhegani & Olga Mugyenyi, founders of DEF.I.NI.TION Africa, Uganda

The creative business team at DEF.I.NI.TION Africa are gearing up for an exciting month ahead as they take their brand and latest designs on the road to two major events coming up in Kenya this June. The team have created some special new designs to showcase, just for those Kenyan fashionistas who have an eye for something different.

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Next Stop Angola for the Bold Kampala World Tour

May 31, 2015 Melanie Hawken

One of LoA's favourite 'fashionista' startups, Bold Kampala, are living up to their name, as they are about to embark on the next leg of their hugely successful world tour, taking their concept store to Luanda in Angola during the month of June.

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The Bold Kampala World Tour Wows the Fashion Crowd in Kigali

May 25, 2015 Melanie Hawken
Ngyenzi 'Nunu' Mugyenyi (Top), Janet Mugume (L) and Angel Kalisa (R) , founders of BOLD Kampala

Ngyenzi 'Nunu' Mugyenyi (Top), Janet Mugume (L) and Angel Kalisa (R) , founders of BOLD Kampala

Kigali, Rwanda, 16 May 2015 - The creative team at African fashion retailer, Bold Kampala, continued their hugely successful world tour, with Kigali being the latest destination for these innovative fashionistas. Here, the Bold Kampala tour teamed up with local Kigali favourite, House of Tayo, providing the perfect venue for local fashion buyers to check out some of the very best African creations.

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Young entrepreneurs supported with a creative showcase at Kamers Johannesburg

April 26, 2015 Melanie Hawken
Kamers Autumn 2015 at St John's School in Johannesburg

Kamers Autumn 2015 at St John's School in Johannesburg

The rising consumer interest in young, creative startups and the appeal of the artisan 'maker & crafter' phenomenon is being acknowledged by the Kamers creative pop-up exhibitions and showcases. The Kamers Young Entrepreneurs Initiative is a conscious move to provide local, young and talented entrepreneurs with a subsidised exhibition opportunity at the hugely successful Kamers series of events across the country.

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Save the date! Bold Kampala's world tour to arrive in Kigali on 16th May

April 21, 2015 Melanie Hawken

The Bold Kampala World Tour continues at a pace, hot on the heels of the team's great success in London recently. This time, the Bold Kampala team is heading to Kigali in Rwanda to showcase some of the most fabulous fashion items in its latest pop-up store concept.

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Image of the Day / Eki

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Sustainable skincare…We love to see natural cosmetics companies with a sustainable approach to business succeeding in Africa, and Nokware Skincare, founded by Tutuwa Ahwoi in Ghana is a great example. She f Image of the Day / Dounia Home

Statement lighting… from Dounia Home, the home of innovative, handcrafted and ethically made Moroccan lighting and home decor founded by Dounia Tamri-Loeper. Her company designs, produces and brings to market hi Image of the Day / Afrobotanics

Nature inspired haircare… Banish dry hair with the Afrobotanics Hemp Seed Oil moisturising conditioner created by Ntombenhle Khathwane, a South African entrepreneur and advocate for natural hair and body produc Image of the Day / Happy Coffee

Happy Coffee Experiences…If you are a fan of great coffee you will love Happy Coffee, founded by Princess Adeyinka Tekenah in Nigeria. She is a Coffee Entrepreneur and a Mom, and the founder of this growing ind Image of the Day / Mon Choco

Chocolate gifting goodies…Who doesn’t love a chocolate gift at this time of the year? So where better to sample some of the finest chocolate on the African continent than in Cote d’Ivoire, from Mon Cho Image of the Day / Spez Catering

Celebratory cake…If you are anything like the sweet treat-loving team at Lionesses of Africa, you will love a slice of the great cakes on offer from Spez Catering in Kenya, founded by Esmeralda De Souza-Obwaka Image of the Day / Eloli

African luxury couture…For those who want to stand out from the crowd, Dibo Ndumbe Eyoh, co-founder and co-creative Director of Eloli, an award-winning luxury African fashion brand in Cameroon, has just what you need. Image of the Day / The Joinery

Sustainable Tote Bags…We have always been big fans of The Joinery, the sustainable and ethical product design brand based in South Africa founded by Natalie and Kim Ellis, and their exciting Future Tex™ fa Image of the Day / Barbara McKenzie

Classic meets contemporary…If you are in the market for classic-inspired yet modern clothing which is both stylish and ultra-feminine and trans-seasonal to wear throughout the year, then Kendi Sapepa, found

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