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NAMIBIA: Malaysian textile giant Ramatex set to quit?

Malaysian textile giant Ramatex has issued an ultimatum to the Namibian government to either buy its Namibian company or see…

GM cotton gets frosty reception in Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest cotton producer Mali is mulling trials of genetically modified cotton, a development which could open up cheap…

UGANDA: Apparel Tri Star to use local cotton

Clothing maker Apparel Tri Star (U) Ltd is to start using locally grown cotton in its production by the end…

KENYA: Fall in US textile exports – report

Kenya’s exports of textiles to the US are falling, reversing the trend since the two countries implemented the African Growth…