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Africa Moves to Harmonise Textile and Leather Standards
African countries are stepping up efforts to strengthen intra-continental trade as standardization authorities convene in Kigali to align textile, leather, and accessory standards.
The meeting,...
Northshore Apparel Selects Coats Digital’s Full Suite of Solutions to Power Ghana’s First Regenerative Apparel Manufacturing Hub
GSDCost, FastReactPlan and FastReactFabric to form the digital foundation of a purpose-built, zero-waste apparel facility creating thousands of jobs in Northern Ghana
Coats Digital today...
Aid by Trade Foundation Reaches New Milestones in Supply Chain Transparency
With around 700 suppliers and producers in a total of 25 countries, the Aid by Trade Foundation has reached a new record number of...
Xi Jinping Announces Zero-Tariff Policy for 53 African Nations
Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced that China will implement zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, effective May...
Jumia Technologies Exits Algeria as Temu and Shein Deepen Africa Push
Jumia Technologies will wind down its operations in Algeria by the first quarter of 2026, marking another strategic retreat as competition from Chinese e-commerce...
Donald Trump Renews AGOA Trade Pact with Africa Through 2026
The United States has renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 31, 2026, restoring a key trade preference programme for eligible...
Morocco Ranks Third in Africa’s 2025 Textile and Apparel Exports
Morocco rose to third place in Africa’s textile and apparel exports in 2025, underscoring the country’s rapid industrial growth and strategic trade positioning, according...
Egypt Steps Up Efforts to Deepen Local Textile Manufacturing and Reduce Import Dependence
Egypt has initiated a new phase of high-level consultations aimed at expanding domestic textile production and lowering the national import bill. Deputy Prime Minister...
Africa Strengthens Position as Key Cotton Supplier to Bangladesh, Accounting for Over 40% of Imports in 2024–25: USDA
Bangladesh sourced more than 40% of its cotton imports from Africa in the 2024–25 marketing year, underscoring the continent’s growing influence in global cotton...
Zimbabwe’s Textile Industry Signals Revival After Years of Decline
Zimbabwe’s long-struggling textile industry, which has faced sustained challenges for more than two decades, is showing early signs of recovery following a wave of...
