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The DFF 2025 culminated in the glamour and sophistication of the Sompire Femme Collection, the first showing by entertainer-turned-designer, Somizi. Image supplied.

Somizi showcases first fashion collection at Durban Fashion Fair

Directed by Jordan Hemingway, the imagery features athletes from gymnastics, pole dancing, cycling, and callisthenics, but with all their usual apparatus removed. Image supplied.

G-Star unveils Anatomic Denim collection blending design, storytelling, and art

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Lesotho’s coat of arms at Makoanyane Square in Maseru. Tariff changes could halve the country’s exports to the United States, the International Monetary Fund has warned. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi / GroundUp

Trump’s tariffs could cost Lesotho 30,000 jobs, the IMF warns

By Sechaba Mokhethi 26 Sep 2025

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Sustainable packaging solutions needed to reduce food waste, scale up trade in Africa

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Winning packaging design from Pentawards 2018

Winning packaging design from Pentawards 2018

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Number 1 Mageu fuels new generation of design talent

Number 1 Mageu fuels new generation of design talent

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Packaging design for SA's competitive private label category

Packaging design for SA's competitive private label category

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Pratley replicates its famous suspended bulldozer stunt

Pratley replicates its famous suspended bulldozer stunt

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It's too soon to call 3D printing a green technology

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Toys R Us SA expands into Botswana

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Grassroots trading to luxury leather leader: The journey of Jekyll and Hide

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From breast implants to ice cube trays: How silicone took over our kitchens

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Nielsen Smartstore: Keeping up with shoppers today and tomorrow

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Designer turned ethical artistic jeweller, Charmaine Taylor. Image supplied.

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From slag to swag: The story of Earl Tupper's fantastic plastics

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MetPac-SA CEO gains first Certified Packaging Professional status in SA

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Proudly SA launches online shopping site

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SA business to be showcased at Mozambique's annual FACIM trade show

SA business to be showcased at Mozambique's annual FACIM trade show

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2018 SAFW Cape Wools SA Designer Challenge winners revealed

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Removing barriers for female artisans

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First South African Lego Certified Store opens in Sandton

First South African Lego Certified Store opens in Sandton

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