Ethiopia violence undermines sourcing strategies

Ethiopia unrest triggers US travel warning

The United States has joined governments in the UK, Australia, Canada to advise against all non-essential travel to Ethiopia due…

The Flanarant – Ethiopia violence undermines ‘visionary’ sourcing strategies

The apparent benefits of Ethiopia make the country a serious risk – both politically and commercially – for apparel and…

Ethiopia declares state of emergency after factory attack

Fashion retailer H&M and UK based glove and high-performance leather manufacturer Pittards Plc both say they are monitoring the situation in Ethiopia closely after the…

Messe Frankfurt launches first Africa sourcing events

The growing interest in East Africa as a platform for garment and textile production has prompted trade fair organiser Messe Frankfurt to include…

Could a regional hub approach help Africa-Med sourcing?

Viewing the whole North and East Africa region together could present a new option for a complete sourcing solution for…

Ethiopia inaugurates Africa’s first electric railway

Africa's first modern electrified railway line was today (5 October) inaugurated in Ethiopia, linking the country's capital, Addis Ababa, with…

PVH pledges $1m to children’s projects in sub-Saharan Africa

US apparel giant PVH Corp, owner of the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands, is channelling $1m to Save the…

Global supply chain takeaways from Sourcing at MAGIC

From the new sourcing landscape, to increasing interest in 'Made in USA' apparel, and updates on sourcing destinations and sustainability, Dr…

Ethiopia opens flagship textile and apparel park

Ethiopia's flagship industrial park in Hawassa city, south of the capital Addis Ababa, opened last week, with facilities dedicated solely…