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South Africa to Enforce Stricter Penalties for Corporate Carbon Emissions Under New Climate Law
The South African government is preparing to enact a groundbreaking climate law that will impose strict penalties on companies and executives who breach newly...
South Africa’s Clothing and Textile Sector Key to Economic Recovery, Says Deputy Minister Whitfield
The clothing and textile industry is poised to play a vital role in South Africa’s economic recovery and re-industrialisation, according to Deputy Minister of...
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...
Zimbabwe Fashion Week 2025 Set to Take Place This October at Hyatt Regency Harare
The Zimbabwe Fashion Week Trust has officially announced that the 2025 edition of Zimbabwe Fashion Week (ZFW) will be held from 8 to 12...
FARO Turns Textile Waste into Luxury Fashion with AI in South Africa
A bold new player in the African fashion scene, FARO, is making global headlines by turning one of the fashion industry's biggest challenges—$425 billion...
Shein’s Factory Shutdown in China Raises Concerns for South African Shoppers
A wave of closures has swept through garment factories in Guangzhou’s Panyu district, known informally as “Shein Village.” These workshops, long responsible for supplying...
KZN Clothing and Textile Cluster Launches SME Accelerator to Boost Local Supply Chains
In a powerful move to strengthen South Africa’s local manufacturing capabilities, the KwaZulu-Natal Clothing and Textile Cluster (KZNCTC) has officially launched the 2025 edition...
Rwanda Aims to Clothe Entire Population with Locally-Made Garments by 2029
Rwanda has unveiled bold plans to dramatically scale up its domestic garment industry, with the goal of producing enough clothing to supply 100% of...
German Companies Showcase Textile Innovation at Durban Conference to Boost South Africa’s Industry
The “Advancing South Africa’s Textile Industry” conference kicked off this week in Durban with a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development, featuring...
Tèxtils.CAT Explores Business Opportunities in Saudi Arabia
Tèxtils.CAT organized a cluster exploratory mission to Saudi Arabia from February 24-27, 2025, as part of the xBUILD-EU project, funded by the European Commission....
