Africa eyes apparel export opportunities

SOUTH AFRICA: Union unhappy at World Cup kit imports

A clothing workers union in South Africa is demanding that more national football strips for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup…

SOUTH AFRICA: SA Fine Worsted shuts two wool factories

South African clothing manufacturer SA Fine Worsted has announced it will close its two Western Province factories by the end…

MADAGASCAR: Loses AGOA benefits

Madagascar has been removed from the list of African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) beneficiary countries after failing to make…

COMMENT: Recession ousts weak apparel firms – and countries

More than a dozen garment manufacturing countries have seen their viability as volume suppliers to Western customers seriously undermined in…