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YKK has teamed up with Ubuntu Life on its Fall 2019 line of bags handmade by its ‘Maker Mums’ in Maai Mahiu region of Kenya. …
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CBN, Nigerian governors agree to develop agri sector
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and governors of 36 Nigerian states recently agreed to pool resources to develop their agricultural potential and generate employment. …
Read More »World Cotton Day—India to launch TAP for 5 African nations
India will be announcing the second phase of the Cotton Technical Assistance Programme (TAP) for Africa, Union textiles minister Smriti Irani said at the opening …
Read More »Kenya – Govt identifies alternative land for Mountex Textile Industries
The government has identified alternative land for setting up the revival factory of the Mountex Textile Industries in Nanyuki town. Trade and Industrialization Cabinet Secretary …
Read More »Mozambique plans special economic zone in Manica province
The neighbourhood of former cotton factory Soalpo, later called Textáfrica, in Chimoio, the capital of Mozambique’s Manica province, will be transformed into a special economic …
Read More »Belarus-Uzbek action plan for textile-garment cooperation
A 2019-20 action plan to implement the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Belarusian state light industry concern Bellegprom and Uztekstilprom Association was agreed to …
Read More »Egypt looks to revitalise native textile industry
A consolidated effort from both Egypt’s Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Swiss Confederation will look to revitalize the country’s textile industry infrastructure, boost …
Read More »AN AFRICAN SUCCESS STORY: TOGO’S PRINCESSES OF WAX PRINT
Colourful, patterned fabric with cult status in Africa has become all the rage on this season’s catwalks. The wax printed fabric is worth its weight …
Read More »EAC INTRODUCES FASHION WEEK TO BOOST UPTAKE OF LOCAL TEXTILE
In a move to promote the patronage of locally made textiles, the East African Community (EAC) has introduced policies for the establishment of special fashion …
Read More »E. African bloc seeks to spur demand for local textiles
An East African bloc’s decision to promote the wearing of locally made attire and annual exhibits in the member states will help the garments gain …
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