How AfCFTA Could Stitch Africa’s Textile Industry Together
More than five years after trading began under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Africa’s textile industry is emerging as a major test of whether the continent can turn
Egypt, Kenya Sign Deal to Boost Apparel Exports Across Africa
Egypt is moving to strengthen its presence in African apparel markets after the Chamber of Apparel and Home Textile Industries signed an agreement to establish a logistics hub in Kenya.
Fashion Brands Accelerate Expansion Into Africa’s Growing Consumer Market
International fashion retailers are increasingly targeting Africa as one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets, driven by a rapidly expanding middle class, rising urbanisation and stronger retail infrastructure across key
Africa’s Apparel Exports Hit $13.27 Billion in 2025 Amid Steady Growth
Africa’s apparel exports continued their upward trajectory in 2025, reaching $13.27 billion, reflecting steady growth despite ongoing global market uncertainties. The expansion highlights the continent’s growing role in global textile
Top 10 Countries Dominating Africa’s Textile and Apparel Export Market in 2025
In summary South Africa and Egypt lead Africa’s textile and apparel exports by scale, industrial depth and diversification. Morocco, Tunisia and Ethiopia benefit from proximity to Europe and increasingly integrated
Silverbacks Backs Export-Focused African Fashion Startups in Creative Economy Push
Private investment firm Silverbacks Holdings and non-profit ImpactHER have invested in two African fashion startups, Vanhu Vamwe and The Rad Black Kids, signalling a growing investor focus on creative businesses…
Standard Bank and SACCI Launch Export Programme for KZN SMEs
Standard Bank South Africa, in collaboration with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI), has introduced a new export readiness initiative to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Kenya overtakes Nigeria as Africa’s largest importer of second-hand clothes
Kenya is the largest importer of second-hand clothes in Africa, surpassing Nigeria Kenya imported second-hand clothes and textiles worth Sh38.5 billion in 2023, a 12.45% increase from 2022 Kenya’s increasing
Halal Trade, Logisitics and Manufacturing Exibhition
Official countdown to Africa’s number 1 gateway for halal businesses Do you know that your competitors from diverse industries will converge at Sandton Convention Centre Johannesburg South Africa from the
Virtual try-on arrives in fashion stores
Digital display experience platform, Raydiant, partners with Zyler to offer virtual try-on to fashion retailers in-store. January 5, 2023 London, UK Digital display experience platform, Raydiant, is now offering an