
In this first issue, Design//Life Africa captures the depth, diversity and confidence of Zimbabwean creativity. There’s striking fashion, an in-depth look at Africa’s human–wildlife conflict, a profile on Africa’s MMA champion, and the best music, art and design shaping the country.

This issue of Design//Life Africa celebrates collaboration. Inside: chart-topping artist Daecolm on the cover, reflecting on sharing Zimbabwean music with the world; a profile of a Zimbabwean woman transforming foster care into a powerful social enterprise; an exploration of marula oil’s journey from rural knowledge to global skincare; and a features on how musicians are preserving mbira traditions through modern technology.

In this issue of Design//Life Africa, we bring together eight Southern African countries under one banner. Inside: fashion from Botswana, photojournalism from Namibia, and the pulse of Zimbabwe’s DJ scene. We visit art galleries in South Africa and Zambia, and explore conversations around storytelling, power and policy – from who gets to shape Africa’s narrative to the impact of global tax reform on the continent.