Apparel and Textile News in Africa
Middle East and Africa
Bangladesh’s Textile Success: A Blueprint for Africa’s Economic Advancement
Bangladesh, once grappling with economic devastation and poverty, has emerged as a global textile powerhouse, offering valuable lessons for aspiring African economies. Following its independence in the 1970s, Bangladesh...
Interview
Kenyan-European Collaborations: Strengthening Textile Industries for Mutual Growth
Discover how European companies bolster Africa's textile industry in an insightful interview with the Kenya Export Promotion &...
Africa
Countdown Begins: 100 Days to EATLW!
With just 100 days remaining until the highly anticipated East Africa Textile and Leather Week (EATLW), anticipation is...
Middle East and Africa
Obasanjo Advocates Ban on Chinese Adire Imports and Revival of Nigeria’s Textile Industry
Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has called upon the Federal Government to implement a ban on...
Middle East and Africa
Alitheia IDF’s $5 Million Investment in IVILI Group, Empowering South African Women in Textile Industry
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Alitheia IDF, the first dedicated gender lens investing Private Equity Fund in Africa, has...
SCZONE Textile Projects Valued Over $100 Million in West Qantara Industrial Zone
Mr. Waleid Gamal El-Dien, the Chairman of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), embarked on a productive visit to Hangzhou, Shanghai, to explore collaboration...
TRIFED Hosts Exhibition of Traditional Tribal Art, Artifacts, Paintings, Pottery, Textiles at Bharat Mandapam
The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd. (TRIFED), Ministry of Tribal Affairs is hosting an exhibition of traditional tribal art, artifacts, paintings,...
The Clothing, Textiles, Footwear, and Leather (CTFL) Industry is a Big Deal in South Africa
The Clothing, Textiles, Footwear, and Leather (CTFL) industry is a big deal in South Africa. According to SME South Africa, the CTFL industry currently...
Exploring the Vibrant Textile and Fashion Industry in Africa: An Interview with Makram Boughattas
Introduction: In this insightful interview, we sit down with Makram Boughattas, a prominent textile expert with extensive knowledge of the industry in Morocco and...
Transforming Banana Waste into Valuable Sustainable Products: The Innovative Textile Conversion in Uganda
Bananas, a seemingly modest fruit commonly found on breakfast tables worldwide, hold a far more significant role in the lush landscapes of Uganda. Beyond...
Kenya to Lead Modernization of African Textile Industry Through ITME Africa & Middle East 2023
18 countries converging in Nairobi from 30th Nov – 2nd December 2023 in order to forge new business partnerships, explore opportunities and network with...
Birimian x Orange Bank Africa
Financial Innovation at the service of Ivorian creative and cultural excellence
Birimian, the leading financial institution dedicated to the development of brands symbolizing African creative...
East Africa Textile and Leather Week [eatlw] 2023 Opens with a Grand Ceremony
The highly anticipated East Africa Textile and Leather Week 2023 commenced today with a remarkable opening ceremony at Arabuko Hall, Sarit Expo Center....
Sun Chemical to showcase extensive range of digital textile inks at ITMA 2023
On Stand D302, Hall 5, ITMA (8-14 June, Milan Italy), Sun Chemical will demonstrate its complete range of digital textile inks, suitable for printing...
