08/08/2026
This Woman's month, we shine a spotlight on Tolamo Mokhoenyana founder of Tolamo Motswana discussing the significance of owning manufacturing and production power for African brands.
"There are risks and mistakes that African brands cannot afford to make because they do not have the privilege to do so. Taking risks when you're living in survival is rarely an option."
"Knowing how clothes are made means knowing how to make fabric, needles and threads, sewing machines, etc."
According to the multidisciplinary artist, outsourcing production creates dependence and owning manufacturing is not only power but freedom too. ๐๐พ๐ชก๐ซฐ๐พ