Madagascar clothing industry bets on cost, compliance, resilience
The shift comes as fashion companies rethink supply chains amid higher transport costs, geopolitical tensions and tighter environmental rules. For Madagascar, the…
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Mauritius looks beyond US to keep apparel sector relevant
Mauritius’ apparel sector - long seen as a reliable sourcing hub in Africa - is navigating its most severe disruption…
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New Mauritius leader seeks to revitalise apparel sector
According to Statistics Mauritius, the Indian Ocean island country’s statistical agency, the apparel sector’s sales fell 6.5% in 2024 year-on-year,…
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New legislation curbs labour rights abuses in Mauritius apparel sector
The Private Recruitment Agencies Act came into force in October 2023 and is designed to consolidate and strengthen the legal…
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Madagascar apparel sector recovers from heavy blows caused by Covid-19
According to Madagascar business association the Groupement des Entreprises Franches et Partenaires, this initially resulted in a drop of 47%…
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Mauritius apparel industry set for rebound in 2021
Mauritius' textile and clothing manufacturing sector is expected to witness year-on-year growth of around 18.5% this year after suffering a severe…