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BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE – From the streets of Manzini to the fashion scene of Maputo, Blackdegree is taking Eswatini streetwear across the border. The Manzini-based fashion brand, led by co-founder and head designer Kwenzie Zwane, is set to represent Eswatini at Fancy Africa’s 10th-anniversary edition in Mozambique from September 28 to October 3. The […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA NHLANGANO – The certificates may have been the main prize, but the graduands certainly made sure they looked the part while receiving them. Ngwane Teachers College’s 40th graduation ceremony was not only a celebration of academic achievement but also a colourful display of fashion, as graduands arrived dressed for one of the […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE – What some may dismiss as waste becomes wearable art in the hands of Gcinekile Dladla, founder and owner of Adorable Accessories, a jewellery business turning zippers, buttons, denim and fabric offcuts into fashionable, handcrafted pieces. Dladla showcased her work during the IP Runway: The Business of Fashion, Furniture & Art at the […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE – Long before the sketches, fashion pieces and dreams of international runways, there was a young girl watching her gogo turn ordinary fabric into something meaningful. For Ziyanda Mabizela, fashion is more than clothing. It is a language of identity, memory and culture, inspired by the hands of a grandmother who […]
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IP expert urges creatives to protect their brands before going to market BY NELIWE NGUBANE EZULWINI — A fashion sketch may look like a simple drawing, a logo like a small symbol and a garment like just another piece of clothing, but behind each can lie valuable intellectual property (IP) capable of building a business. This […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg has warned Emaswati not to fall victim to sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI)-generated investment scams that falsely portray him endorsing companies and promising lucrative financial returns. Rijkenberg said fraudsters are manipulating genuine videos from the Ministry of Finance’s Finance in Focus programme using AI technology to […]
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BY NOSIPHO MABUZA MBABANE– “Beauty is confidence and a confident woman is unstoppable.” Maureen Massingue is the owner and founder of Kotini Kouture, a high-end fashion brand dedicated to young women of all body types. A self-taught designer with four years in the industry, Maureen is determined to transform how beauty is defined in fashion. […]
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By Nosipho Mabuza (Intern) MOTSHANE — From a quiet corner at Ekupheleni to centre stage at top fashion shows, Khulekani Nkambule is proving that style, ambition, and heart can take you anywhere. Balancing a professional career in Environmental Health & Food Sciences with a growing presence in the fashion world, Nkambule is fast becoming one […]
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By Gcwalisile Mhlabane (Intern) MANZINI – In a vibrant world where fashion speaks louder than words, Thandiswa Benanile Maphanga is not just strutting down the runway; she’s telling a powerful story. Hailing from the charming streets of Manzini, Mzimnene, Maphanga embodies authenticity creativity and connection with every outfit she wears. Starting her modelling journey in […]
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By Gcwalisile Mhlabane (Intern) MANZINI – Where art meets sustainability, a new kind of beauty is born. In an era dominated by fast fashion and mass production, Thandiswa Benanile Maphanga is carving out a space for conscious creativity. The visionary behind Benanial Jewelry, Maphanga is transforming recycled materials into striking, handcrafted jewelry—each piece a statement […]
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