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SAB spotlights South African women restoring water systems through invasive species clearing in the Western Cape

SAB spotlights South African women restoring water systems through invasive species clearing in the Western Cape

SAB 22 Apr 2026

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Morocco-based LRNCE crowned Decorex Africa's Designer of the Year 2026

Morocco-based LRNCE crowned Decorex Africa's Designer of the Year 2026

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Blackweek has announced Johannesburg as the location for the inaugural African Edition in November 2026 (Image source: © Blackweek )

Inaugural Blackweek Africa edition location announced

24 Nov 2025

2025 Anna Award finalists announced

2025 Anna Award finalists announced

31 Jul 2025

Ngugi wa Thiong'o has passed away at 87. Source: Reuters.

Ngugi wa Thiong'o's remarkable journey ends at 87

George Obulutsa 30 May 2025

The surge of contemporary African art in the global market

The surge of contemporary African art in the global market

Marelize van Zyl 16 Apr 2025

Nigerian Modupeola Fadugba awarded The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize 2025

Nigerian Modupeola Fadugba awarded The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize 2025

25 Feb 2025

The Vai script: preserving African heritage through indigenous writing

The Vai script: preserving African heritage through indigenous writing

Nandipha Besman 23 Sep 2024

Joy Richu is on the Cannes Lions See It Be It cohort. Source: Supplied.

#AfricaMonth: Kenyan illustrator, Joy Richu shines spotlight on African creativity

Karabo Ledwaba 6 May 2024

The power of African creativity: Our time is now!

The power of African creativity: Our time is now!

Raymond Langa 24 Apr 2024

#AfricaMonth: Walter Train brings his unique design aesthetic to Emazulwini restaurant

#AfricaMonth: Walter Train brings his unique design aesthetic to Emazulwini restaurant

Evan-Lee Courie 2 May 2023

Image: Nigerian artist Eugene Komboye creates artworks using discarded plastic flip-flop sandals in his studio in Abeokuta, Ogun state, Nigeria, 21 January 2023. Reuters/Seun Sanni

Eco-friendly Nigerian artist turns plastic flip-flops into portraits

Seun Sanni and MacDonald Dzirutwe 3 Feb 2023

Nigerian artist uses AI to re-imagine life for the elderly

Nigerian artist uses AI to re-imagine life for the elderly

Angela Ukomadu 2 Feb 2023

4 South African podcasts selected for Africa Podcast Fund

4 South African podcasts selected for Africa Podcast Fund

26 Oct 2022

Image supplied: Malebogo Naticia Molokoane's artwork

Absa L'Atelier reveals category winners

4 Oct 2022

Image supplied: Xabiso Vili has been crowned the World Slam Poetry Competition champion

Xabiso Vili crowned World Poetry Slam Champion

3 Oct 2022

African creatives score spots in Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative

African creatives score spots in Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative

13 Sep 2022

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Entries to Bic's Art Master Africa open

21 Jun 2022

Image supplied: Viwe Mfaku

#AfricaMonth: Viwe Mfaku on using art to see a new future

Emily Stander 10 May 2022

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Zeitz Mocaa and Gucci launch Art & Opulence fundraiser gala

13 Apr 2022

Ghanian artist melts glass waste into wonders

Ghanian artist melts glass waste into wonders

Cooper Inveen and Francis Kokoroko 11 Apr 2022

Blending artisanal craft and African storytelling with Thabisa Mjo

Blending artisanal craft and African storytelling with Thabisa Mjo

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 Mar 2022

Image supplied: A Malian woman by Passion Paris

Google Arts and Culture launches Mali Magic

10 Mar 2022

Image supplied: StreetCon is a new addition to Comic Con for 2022

Comic Con Africa announces a new addition to 2022 festival

3 Mar 2022

Selam launches new initiative to promote artistic freedom in Africa

Selam launches new initiative to promote artistic freedom in Africa

25 Nov 2021

The creative industry is a major tool for Africa's GDP growth

The creative industry is a major tool for Africa's GDP growth

23 Nov 2021

Bic announces Art Master Africa contest winners

Bic announces Art Master Africa contest winners

5 Oct 2021

Free Creative Africa Nexus conference to take place at Intra-African Trade Fair in Durban

Free Creative Africa Nexus conference to take place at Intra-African Trade Fair in Durban

10 Sep 2021

Norval Foundation and The Sovereign Art Foundation launch annual award for artists from Africa and its diaspora

Norval Foundation and The Sovereign Art Foundation launch annual award for artists from Africa and its diaspora

21 Jul 2021

Steve Biko Centre to participate in MuseumFutures Africa project

Steve Biko Centre to participate in MuseumFutures Africa project

11 May 2021

2021 Bic Art Master on the lookout for MEA's most exceptional ball pen artwork

2021 Bic Art Master on the lookout for MEA's most exceptional ball pen artwork

29 Mar 2021

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