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               Go proudly local at the vibrant new African Lane in Rosebank



                   oing local’ is so much more   will feature 57 of the 114 traders per   African Lane is a ‘Support Small
                   than trendy and woke –     week on a rotational basis, to ensure   Business’ concept, offering a rich diversity
           ‘Gespecially at the renowned       compliance with Covid protocols, and   of authentic and proudly African products
           Rosebank Art & Craft Market where a   equal opportunities for all.   at  affordable  local  prices,  by artists and
           brand new African Lane campaign has   Mel Jeffries, Marketing Manager of   traders from several African countries,
           been launched to highlight the best and   the Rosebank Mall, says the Rosebank   including South Africa, Ghana, Congo,
           brightest local arts and crafts in town, at   Art & Craft Market is an important and   Cameroon, Malawi, Kenya, Mali, Senegal,
           ‘I think I’ll get two at that price’ pricing,   vibrant hub in the Rosebank community.   Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
           with memorable encounters with the   “As with all markets, it was hit hard by   “The  range  of  art  and  crafts  is  both
           talented vendors, whose passion for their   the Covid-19 pandemic and the vendors   beautiful and eclectic, and includes a wide
           work and for people adds charm to the   struggled, but the indomitable African   range of ornaments, beadwork, handbags,
           whole shopping experience.         spirit is in full force at African Lane – and   décor items, paintings, animal skins, and
             African Lane brings the Rosebank Art   their stunning work is gracing their stalls   a variety of gifting items, each showcasing
           &  Craft  Market  into  the  Rosebank Mall   for everyone, locals and guests, to find   the talent and creativity of their crafters,”
           from Fridays to Sundays, launching on   something special and unique to gift or   says Jeffries.
           12 March and running for eight weeks,   keep, to use or gaze at, but essentially to   Most artists in Africa come down
           located on Level 2 in the CNA, Lacoste,   enjoy.”                    from their families; from generation to
           and Le Creuset walkways. The market                                  generation, from the grandfather to the



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