International News
IT IS ALL IN OUR HANDS – A jewellery competition with a difference
The Jewellery and Gemstone Association of Africa (JGAA) has partnered with GemGenève, a prestigious international jewellery exhibition held in Geneva, Switzerland, to showcase the work of African gemstone artisans, particularly through collaborations with organizations like Nsanshi Art, a Zambian art school focused on jewelry making; this partnership aims to promote African gemstone talent on a global stage.
JGAA partners with GemGenève & the Africa Jewellery Week™ Exhibition to launch our first ever competition “It is All in Our Hands,” at GemGenève from 8th-11th May 2025. “It is All in Our Hands,” is a competition that brings Africa’s talent to one of the leading industry exhibitions.
The competition is now live, and we welcome you to apply if: You live on the African Continent, on a permanent basis (Category 1 – Emerging Jeweller) or If you are of African descent and an expert who can demonstrate their technique at the exhibition. This competition category is open to those of African descent who live on the African Continent or the wider diaspora (Category 2 – Expert Technician).
There are six winning entries in Category 1 and two in Category 2. The winning entries will be exhibited within JGAA’s Africa Jewellery Week™ Exhibition space at GemGenève with competition prizes unveiled at the exhibition.
International News
US Holiday Shopping Expected To Top $1 Trillion For The First Time: NRF
While Overall Buying Power Remains High, Ongoing Inflation and Rising Household Costs Mean Some Families Will Have To Watch Their Spending More Carefully Than Others
The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts Americans will spend $1.01 trillion on holiday shopping in November and December. That is a 4.2% jump from $972 billion last year.
NRF said its forecast was based on economic modeling that incorporates consumer spending, employment, wages and historical retail sales data. It excludes automobile, gasoline and restaurant sales
Extra Hiring: To handle the surge in shoppers, stores plan to hire 325,000 to 375,000 temporary holiday workers.
Mixed Budget Impact: Higher gas prices and inflation could still strain some family budgets, affecting low- and high-income shoppers differently.
Retailers expect a strong shopping season because people continue to make holiday spending a priority.
Store owners are ready to attract shoppers by offering competitive prices, deals, and choices for every budget.
While overall buying power remains high, ongoing inflation and rising household costs mean some families will have to watch their spending more carefully than others.
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