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Experts Urge Africa to Leverage China’s Zero Tariff Opportunity
Trade experts are calling on African nations to move beyond raw material exports and accelerate industrialisation following China’s expanded zero-tariff policy for African goods.
The...
Textile Waste in Africa: A Deep Dive into Morocco and Tunisia’s Circular Future
The global textile industry is entering a new phase—one defined not only by production and trade but increasingly by waste, circularity, and resource efficiency....
Can Africa’s $164 Billion Sovereign Wealth Funds Accelerate Textile Industrialization?
An Editorial Analysis by Kohan Textile Journal
Introduction: Africa’s Industrial Story Is Beginning to Change
For decades, Africa’s position within the global economy was largely defined...
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,...
Tanzania Seeks Chinese Investment to Revive Textile Industry
Tanzania is intensifying efforts to revive its struggling textile industry by attracting Chinese investment, as the government looks to strengthen domestic manufacturing, increase value...
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...
