Embrace the Heat: Summer Fashion Tips for Effortless Style
As temperatures soar and summer vibes take over, it’s time to revamp our wardrobes and embrace the heat with some sizzling summer fashion! From breezy dresses to chic accessories, here are some tips to help you beat the heat while staying effortlessly stylish:
BRIGHT COLOURS AND PRINTS
Embrace the vibrant of spirit of summer by incorporating bright colors and bold prints into your wardrobe. Think sunny yellows, tropical greens, and playful florals that exude warmth and energy. Add a pop of color to your outfit with statement accessories like scarves, bags, or sunglasses.
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS
Opt for breathable fabrics like cotton, linen and chiffon that allows air to circulate and keep you feeling cool and comfortable all day long. These materials are prefect for dresses, tops and shorts that flow with the breeze.
FLOWY SILHOUETTES
Say goodbye to restrictive clothing and hello to flowy, relaxed silhouettes that allow for maximum movement and breathability. Flowy maxi dresses, loose-fitting tops, and wide-leg pants are your best friends during hot summer days, offering both style and comfort.
HATS AND SUN PROTECTION
Stay sun-safe and stylish by accessorizing with hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen. A wide-brimmed straw hat not only adds a touch of glamour to your ensemble but also provides much-needed shade and protection from harmful UV rays. Don’t forget to rock a pair of chic sunglasses to complete your summer look.
BREATHABLE FOOTWEAR
Choose footwear that’s both stylish and practical for summer adventures. Opt for sandals, espadrilles, or lightweight sneakers that allow your feet to breathe and won’t leave you feeling sweaty and uncomfortable. Bonus points for cute sandals with colorful straps or embellishments!
ACCESSORIZE WITH STATEMENT JEWELRY
Elevate your summer outfits with statement jewelry pieces that add sparkle and personality. Layer delicate necklaces, stack bracelets, or rock oversized earrings for a touch of glamour that takes your look from day to night with ease.

Puffa Dress
By: Moshaki by florence moshakiStanding Out in Simplicity
At NEIDEAS you will always find something for yourself, pieces that would make you look extremely great. It is a place where you would pick something simple and elegant that would instantly make you feel beautiful and all the pieces are Neema’s creative ideas.
Being inconvenienced by fundis is a very common issue which Neema decided she wouldn’t want to be a participant for good, also decided that she will get into business herself and make it smooth for everyone as so many people around her complained about the inconveniences. Frequently traveling to the western part of Africa, Neema sought out the finest fabrics, ones that would elevate her creations above the ordinary. Her dedication to quality led her to invest significantly in these fabrics, ensuring that only the best materials would be used in her designs. However, Neema faced the dilemma of entrusting these precious materials to fundis who often failed to do justice to their potential.
For Neema anytime is time to sketch her designs, her passion for fashion motivated her to go to fashion school and now qualifies as a fashion entrepreneur. She is inspired by beauty, anything beautiful will catch her attention and as a certified fashion entrepreneur she understands taste in fashion for every woman. She excels in her business because she has a great team and is invested in customer experience.
Beauty serves as Neema’s muse, and anything beautiful captivates her attention. This innate understanding of aesthetics, coupled with her formal education in fashion, positions her as a connoisseur of taste. NEIDEAS, therefore, is not just a store – it is an embodiment of Neema’s passion, expertise, and commitment to delivering the finest in fashion.
NEIDEAS is more like being in a candy store for women because you would definitely need all the pieces as everything looks beautiful.

Elevate your style, embrace simplicity, and make every moment beautiful with NEIDEAS. Explore our collection today and let your wardrobe tell a story of timeless elegance!
A Thriving Career & A Dream Business
Thinking about how we rarely have unique, long lasting bags meaning bags that would see a year and still be in great condition, Collins went around some of the streets in Dar es Salaam asking if people would like his bags and most said no because why not use the regular bags and that is where he got his answer that his product would actually sell because it’s unique.
As he graduated in 2019 he never thought he would consider business because he has never had that in him, not sure if being in business requires a skill or talent but if you get into it you will need to work it out. With no capital at all Collins was still aiming for a successful business that had been on his mind for a while, he did not know how it was going to turn out but the goal was to start. Raising money for his capital was one of his biggest challenges while looking for the market comes right after even after finding out his product would sell. He started with selling other items other than bags to raise capital while at it he researched on the business in terms of market and learned that people need bags for different uses so took that with him to have bags for every use.
Prior to this, Collins was expecting a lot more from the career side until he realised he needed to pause and evaluate his after school journey because as a graduate you need to find a way to kill some of the “I’m a graduate” expectations. His brother mentored him in his transition to being in business;

As a graduate you need to find a way to kill some of the “I’m a graduate” expectations.
In his experience the business has picked up so well with customers inside and outside Tanzania, his customers are always ready but it’s up to him to expand and cater to them. While it’s exciting to see him succeed in his career as an accountant which he is really passionate about and that is the reason he decided to pursue it all together with his business. Collins is still putting together his finances to give his customers more. He has achieved a number of things one of the biggest being customer satisfaction which keeps him moving.
A Hive Of Shared Talent
You would probably want to buy everything once you set your eyes on Mzinga Creek Pottery & Ceramics Shop, every item is beautiful and you can tell it was made with effort and passion to give you beautiful home ware. Mary Siwingwa also known to us as Mama Mzinga as we love to call her is an artist and a teacher who is passionate about her craft and artistic skills and loves to share them with others by teaching. Speaking of artist, Mama mzinga has made beautiful paintings and still does but her current and main focus is on pottery and ceramics. Mzinga creek pottery was registered in 2004 and has been in business ever since, the name comes from the location of the pottery as it is in Mzinga area on a creek overlooking the mzinga river and the mangrove trees.
Being a woman who took an initiative to put up a pottery, teaching the youth and creating opportunities for them, Kiafrika was curious to find out on how she went about it to sustain it to this day where she disclosed a number of challenges and setbacks over the years but she has managed to keep it going to this day. Training others to create stunning ceramic and pottery pieces is proof that she enjoys sharing her skills with others. We asked her about her proficiency in pottery and ceramic skills which she admitted to have learnt most of it here in Tanzania as much as she has been in different places around the world where she participated in classes and art sessions to polish her skills.

Training others on how to create stunning ceramic and pottery pieces is proof that Mary Sewingwa (aka. Mama Mzinga) enjoys sharing her skills with others.
Mama Mzinga offers classes every Saturday at a fee where she shares her knowledge on pottery and ceramics. You get to learn and enjoy making beautiful items with her and other learners as you get to leave with your item. She encourages more Tanzanians to participate and be more engaged in art because most of her supporters are non-Tanzanians. At Kiafrika we love Mama Mzinga and her products and we encourage all of you to support her.
Baba Oreste Centre – Fashion Show 25 March
Baba Oreste is a centre for children with special needs who come from underprivileged homes. The centre started in 2008 and is located in Bunju A where the aim was to support parents, especially single parents by taking care of the children through teaching so that the parents are able to go for their daily jobs leaving the children in good hands.
For nearly 15 years with a current total number of 53 children, Baba Oreste’s centre has been a centre that supports the children of all ages, some are over 18 now and still need the centre’s support. The centre has organised a fashion show for children with down syndrome to raise awareness and to commemorate the world down syndrome day.
The fashion show will take place on the 25th March, 2023. On this show the centre intends to raise funds in order to help more children with disabilities together with their families. Thereafter, sell items that are made by the parents children as well as other fundraising activities.
On World Down Syndrome Day 2023, we call for people and organisations around the world to be…With Us Not For Us.
A human rights-based approach views people with disabilities as having the right to be treated fairly and have the same opportunities as everyone else, working With others to improve their lives.
The children’s parents items and other accessories for sale are made available for an extra income to support their families. You can shop the items at the centre in Bunju A as well as the kiafrika online shop as a way to support the centre’s initiative