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New Report: Kenya’s Second-Hand Clothing Trade and Local Apparel Industry Can Thrive Together
The Institute of Economic Affairs Kenya (IEA) and the Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK) have released a landmark report titled A Future Look...
Kenya Turns to EU for Export Growth Amid Trump Tariffs
As U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump's administration continue to challenge African economies, Kenya is intensifying efforts to expand its export footprint in Europe...
Kenya Eyes Textile Industry Revival with Benchmark Visit to Benin, Strategic Focus on Rivatex Restructuring
The Kenyan government is intensifying efforts to revive its cotton, textile, and apparel industry as part of its broader Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, aimed...
DaimlerChrysler and Brits Textiles Launch Sisal Plant to Boost Eco-Friendly Automotive Components in South Africa
DaimlerChrysler, in partnership with Brits Textiles—a subsidiary of Seardel Investment—has officially launched a new sisal textile production facility in South Africa, marking a major...
25 Chinese Textile Companies Explore Investment Opportunities in Egypt’s Revitalized Sector
A high-level Chinese business delegation representing 25 leading textile and garment companies visited Egypt this week to explore partnership and investment opportunities in the...
ARISE IIP Adopts SAP Cloud to Advance Textile Decarbonisation in Africa
SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP) has chosen digital innovations including SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Sustainability Control Tower,...
Growth Investment Partners Ghana Backs Maagrace Garments to Boost Export Capacity and Women’s Employment
Growth Investment Partners Ghana Ltd (GIP), an investment platform established by British International Investment (BII), has made a strategic investment in Maagrace Garments Industries...
Kenya’s Apparel Sector Faces Uncertainty as AGOA Expiry Threatens Over 66,000 Jobs
More than 66,000 jobs in Kenya’s garment and textile export sector are at risk as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) nears its...
Uncertainty Around AGOA Renewal Prompts Africa to Rethink Trade Strategies
As the 25-year-old African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) approaches its September 2025 expiration, experts across the continent are urging a strategic reassessment of...
Turkey’s Children’s Clothing Export Trends (2018–2024): Growth, Markets, and Competitive Advantages
The Turkish textile and apparel industry has long held a prominent position on the global stage. Among its various export categories, children’s clothing has...
