Africa

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 and regional integration will determine the continent’s future in global apparel...

Côte d’Ivoire Signs China Textile Partnership to Boost Local Cotton Processing

A new agreement between CCA-K and CCPIT-TEX aims to attract Chinese investment, technology and industrial expertise as Côte...

Climate Change Puts Africa’s Cotton and Textile Ambitions Under Pressure

Africa’s ambitions to expand its textile and apparel manufacturing industry are becoming increasingly linked to a challenge that...

African Buyers Turn to Milano Fashion&Jewels for Premium Made in Italy Collections

Kenyan Retailers See Strong Growth Potential for Italian Fashion, Jewellery and Accessories As demand for premium fashion continues to...

Benin Plans to Triple Local Cotton Processing as Textile Industry Expands

Benin is moving to increase its domestic cotton-processing capacity from 40,000 tonnes to 140,000 tonnes as part of...

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Textile Industry Fuels Modernisation in the Middle East

Rooted in the ancient textile traditions of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Persia, the Middle East's textile industry is now a modern and dynamic sector, with...

Africa’s Largest Trade Event for Textile, Apparel, and Fashion Industries Kicks Off November 8 in Addis Ababa

Get ready for Africa's most anticipated textile and fashion event! From November 8-11, Addis Ababa will host the region's largest gathering of industry leaders,...

Zambia Advances Green Textile and Wood Value Chains to Combat Climate Change

Zambia is taking significant steps toward greening its textile and wood value chains, positioning itself for sustainable growth and competitiveness under the African Continental...

Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone Makes First Export of ‘Made in Benin’ Garments for U.S. Polo Assn.

The Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) has successfully exported its first shipment of ready-to-wear clothing for the renowned American brand, U.S. Polo Assn. This milestone...

Boosting Gender Justice | Study Shows Impact by Cotton Made in Africa

Women continue to play a decisive role in driving social and economic improvements across cotton-growing communities in Africa, yet systemic disadvantages persist. A new...

SCZONE Chairman Withnesses the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Hangsheng Textile the 1st Ever Project in Qantara West

Mr. Waleid Gamal El-Dien, Chairman of the General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), and Major General Pilot Mr. Akram Galal, Governor...

African Textile Talks 2024 – Pioneering a Sustainable Future

The annual African Textile Talks, an influential event dedicated to exploring the harmony between fashion, textiles, and nature, kicks off today at Workshop17, Watershed,...

Biancalani’s Innovations and Market Engagement at ITM 2024

At ITM 2024, Biancalani's presence was marked by exceptional experiences and significant engagements, highlighting the event's blend of networking, innovation, and business opportunities. The...

PR | CmiA Joins WTO and FIFA in Supporting African Cotton Through Football

Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) is now supporting a joint initiative by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Federation of Association Football...

Unlocking the Potential: The Tanzanian Textile and Garment Sub-sector

Introduction The Tanzanian textile and garment industry stand as a beacon of untapped potential, offering investors a lucrative opportunity to capitalize on its abundant resources...
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