Advocacy
A Tribute to John Makwicana
Claire Singer and Tasmi Quazi Influential street trader John Makwicana passed away from a lingering illness on March 7, 2018, at the age of 71.
News
Our news highlights project activities, spotlight successes and challenges, and share perspectives and updates on the informal sector.
Competitions
Umzanyana: a case study for technological innovation among informal workers
The challenge: informal worker mothers Roanne Moodley 74% of informal workers (or traders) in Sub-Saharan Africa are women (WIEGO). Pregnant women are among the
Dissemination
The Significance of WIEGO’s 20th Birthday
Tasmi Quazi Founded in mid-1997, Women in Informal Employment: Globalising and Organising (WIEGO) has been a pioneer in advocating for and with informal workers
Awards
Africa Architecture Awards 2017- Lessons, reflections and observations
Roanne Moodley Phil Mashabane, the 2017 Africa Architecture Awards ambassador, in his inaugural written piece about this year’s Awards, said that “Local people take their
Advocacy
Informal workers of Durban push on after battling storms
By Erik Lønne As elsewhere in the greater Durban area and the rest of the province, the storm of 10 October was felt with full
Awards
Critical dialogue in the architectural discourse — reflecting on the AAA shortlisting
Erik Lønne At the end of July, Asiye eTafuleni (AeT) were proud to be shortlisted for the inaugural Africa Architecture Awards (AAA), showcasing the vast
