Africa

Africa’s Textile Industry Moves Toward Sustainable and Integrated Growth

Interview with Mr. Muktar Dodo, Global Standards Representative in Africa Africa’s textile and apparel industry is shifting toward greater value addition, regional integration, traceability and sustainable production. With AfCFTA, evolving...

Alt.FFF Launch Edition Puts Africa’s Materials, Makers and Fashion Value Chain Centre Stage in Accra

The inaugural Alternative Fashion Fabric Fair (Alt.FFF) officially launched on Saturday, 19 September 2026, bringing together industry leaders,...

Morocco’s Textile and Leather Exports Fall 6.5% in First Half of 2026

Morocco’s textile and leather exports declined during the first half of 2026, contrasting sharply with the strong performance...

East Africa’s Textile Waste Could Become a New Source of Industrial Growth

East Africa’s textile industry has considerable untapped potential to reduce manufacturing waste, improve resource efficiency and create new...

Building Competitive Apparel Manufacturing in Africa: Lessons from the Factory Floor

Bernard Samaraweera explains why low labour costs alone cannot make Africa competitive — and why people, processes, technology...

Advertisment

AMEC AMETEX

Kwara Garment Factory Praises Governor for Boosting Jobs and Industry

The Managing Director of the Kwara Garment Factory, Hajia Bukola Adedeji, has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to...

Made in Kenya: The Rise of a Textile Giant

Kenya, a nation renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and cultural diversity, is also steadily emerging as a powerhouse in textile and apparel manufacturing....

Kenya, Ghana, and Ethiopia Face Lowest US Tariffs Under Trump’s New Trade Policy

As part of a sweeping new trade policy unveiled by President Donald Trump, Kenya, Ghana, and Ethiopia will face some of the lowest tariffs...

Senegalese Delegation Visits Groz-Beckert’s Technology and Development Center (TEZ) to Strengthen Textile Industry

In February 2024, Groz-Beckert had the honor of welcoming a Senegalese delegation to its Technology and Development Center (TEZ) in Albstadt, Germany. Representatives from...

We Know Africa: Driving Defence Innovation at the Global Strategies Conference

The African market is now of great interest to the Turkish defence and textile industries. In our effort to create more market presence in...

Aid by Trade Foundation Announces New Head of Business Development

Valéa Vadaleau will join the Aid by Trade Foundation team as Head of Business Development on March 1, 2025. She succeeds Christian Barthel, who...

Rewiring Fashion: Africa’s Textile and Apparel Industry Poised for Transformation

Africa stands at a pivotal moment in the global textile and apparel industry. Despite accounting for only 1% of global textile exports and 2%...

The 56th Edition Of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris Is In The Books: More Than 8,500 Visitors And 1,250 Exhibitors

The 56th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris took place in a particularly dynamic atmosphere. More than 8,500 international visitors discovered and made business...

Senegalese Spinning Experts Visit Trützschler to Explore Innovation

Trützschler recently welcomed a delegation of spinning experts from Senegal to its headquarters in Mönchengladbach. The visit included representatives from DOMITEXKA SALOUM, a leading...

Trützschler’s Insights on Africa’s Potential and Global Competitiveness

In part three of our interview with Mr. Gerd Paul Wienands, Regional Sales Manager at Trützschler, we dive into his thoughts on the African...
spot_img
spot_img
spot_img
spot_img
spot_img
spot_img
AMEC AMETEX
spot_img
spot_img
spot_img