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WIFT Driving Change in African Fashion-Tech
The Association of Women in Fashion-Tech (WIFT) is reshaping Africa’s garment and textile sector by addressing its most pressing challenges—ranging from cheap imports and...
Africa’s $100 Billion Trade Finance Gap Threatens Growth
Africa’s economic ambitions are being held back by a chronic shortage of trade finance, with banks rejecting an estimated $100 billion in legitimate trade...
Indian Firms Eye Ghana as US Tariffs Reshape Manufacturing
Ghana is emerging as a promising destination for Indian manufacturers seeking to navigate shifting trade dynamics, as punitive U.S. tariffs disrupt billions in exports...
KZN Textile Cluster Launched to Strengthen Competitiveness of Troubled Sector
A new clothing and textile cluster initiated by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development is set to provide much-needed support for the province’s struggling...
TESTEX Expands Global Footprint with New Office in South Africa
TESTEX, a globally renowned OEKO-TEX®-certified institute for textile and leather testing and certification, has officially announced the opening of its new representative office in...
Ghana Spends US$1.5 Billion Annually on Textile Imports Amid Push for Industrial Revival
Ghana’s annual textile import bill has surged to a staggering US$1.5 billion, raising concerns among policymakers and industry stakeholders about the country’s increasing dependency...
Nil Örme’s $35M Investment in Egypt’s Qantara West Industrial Zone
In a major development for Egypt’s textile sector, the General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has signed a new investment contract...
Textile Industry’s ‘Comeback’: Reviving Nigeria’s Textile Without Cotton
Nigeria’s Textile Industry: A Shadow of Its Past
In the 1980s, Nigeria’s textile industry was a powerhouse—employing over 750,000 workers and contributing 25% of GDP....
Africa’s Cotton Sector in 2025: Mali Leads as Top Producer Amid Resilience and Risk
Cotton remains one of Africa’s most strategic agricultural commodities, shaping rural livelihoods, export earnings, and industrial ambitions. In 2025, the sector is balancing strong...
Synthetic Fibers Surge, Threatening African Cotton Exports: UNCTAD Calls for Industry Development
The global fiber market has experienced a dramatic shift over the past three decades, with synthetic fibers, primarily polyester, now dominating nearly 75% of...
