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 and Fashion Recycling: Weaving a Sustainable Future for Africa

Africa's vibrant fashion scene pulsates with color, creativity, and a growing awareness of environmental responsibility. However, the continent also faces a significant challenge: textile...

3rd East Africa Textile & Leather Week 2024 to Showcase Innovation and Trade

East Africa Textile and Leather Week (EATLW) 2024 is set to be the premier event in the East Africa region showcasing the best in...

World Earth Day 2024 | AbTF Fosters Innovation for Climate Protection and Biodiversity

In the run-up to Earth Day, which will be celebrated in 175 countries on 22 April this year, notable researchers and representatives of African...

Afreximbank Inaugurates FEDA Office in Kigali to Drive Africa’s Economic Transformation

Strengthening Intra-African Trade and Industrial Development The African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially inaugurated the headquarters of its Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA)...

The Role of Indian Companies in the Development of the Textile Industry in Africa

Several African countries are interested in tapping the global market, and they are putting laws in place to help the garment and textile industrial...

The Arab Republic of Egypt Accedes to the Establishment Agreement for Afreximbank’s Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA)

The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), a subsidiary of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) dedicated to promoting development impact across the continent,...

Countdown Begins: 100 Days to EATLW!

With just 100 days remaining until the highly anticipated East Africa Textile and Leather Week (EATLW), anticipation is reaching fever pitch among fashion enthusiasts...

Exploring the Benefits of a Skilled Workforce in African Textile Development

The enormous opportunities for expansion among African nations like Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, and others have led to a surge in the textile sector...

Transforming Banana Waste into Valuable Sustainable Products: The Innovative Textile Conversion in Uganda

Bananas, a seemingly modest fruit commonly found on breakfast tables worldwide, hold a far more significant role in the lush landscapes of Uganda. Beyond...

Second-Hand Clothing Business in Africa: Exploring the Positive Side

By: Behnam Ghasemi / Kohan Textile Tournal Consumption of second-hand clothes in Africa and sustainable fashion in Europe In recent times, the discourse surrounding sustainable fashion...
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