China, South Africa textile pact
CHINA: To restrict textile exports to South Africa
China has agreed to limit textile exports to South Africa in order to protect the latter’s industry in a draft…
SOUTH AFRICA: Textile workers join in Cosatu strike
Scores of textile industry workers joined in a one-day strike against job losses and salary inequalities yesterday (18 May). The strike…
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…
SOUTH AFRICA: Retailers back industry improvement efforts
The Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster, a private-public partnership, said four major South African clothing retailers have joined its effort…
SOUTH AFRICA: Growth package sought for clothing, textiles
South Africa can create new jobs and save thousands of existing clothing and textile jobs if a new growth package…