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The Latest: Business leaders warn Trump tariffs will raise prices for US consumers

The Call 02 Apr 2025
Trump slaps 30% tariff on South African goods ... would apply a 30% reciprocal tariff on South African goods into the U.S. These products include products such as textiles and agricultural goods like citrus fruits.
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Happenings — what’s coming up in Northeast Ohio starting April 4

The Morning Journal 02 Apr 2025
Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio ... You must include a phone number and/or web address for publication. Art ... African Ceramics,” through Sept ... North African Textiles and Jewelry,” through Oct. 12; “Kelli Connell.
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Textiles as testimony: Stitching together stories of struggle, survival and gendered history

Mail Guardian South Africa 29 Mar 2025
Art of Textiles, curated by Uthando Baduza ... In the African context, textiles are used symbolically to communicate wisdom, strength and community. Textiles have also been used to convey messages, proverbs and stories, serving as a visual language.
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Jessica Jane Molebatsi’s ramping it up in Shanghai

Mail Guardian South Africa 28 Mar 2025
In the Molebatsi collections, we see the rich influences of South African textiles, such as bold shweshwe prints, skilfully blended with the sophisticated craftsmanship of European design.
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Lesotho fears Trump shake-up could tear threadbare economy

Atlantic News Telegraph 27 Mar 2025
Although modest in size compared to global textile powerhouses like Bangladesh and China, the tiny mountain kingdom's clothing industry is the country's largest employer with more than 35,000 workers, according to official data.
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The untold story of Mae Reeves: From hat shop to polling station

The Cincinnati Herald 27 Mar 2025
I am a museum specialist at the National Museum of African American History and Culture at the Smithsonian Institution and an expert in costumes, textiles and millinery fashion.
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Western Cape to tap into reserves to cover R3. 2 billion budget shortfall

Independent online (SA) 27 Mar 2025
“These pressures are compounded by the risks and economic implications of losing the African Growth and Opportunities Act (Agoa) for South Africa, especially for agriculture, automotive and textile ...
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Happenings — what’s coming up in Northeast Ohio starting March 28

The Willoughby News-Herald 26 Mar 2025
is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio ... You must include a phone number and/or web address for publication. Art. Ashtabula Arts Center ... African Ceramics,” through Sept ... North African Textiles and Jewelry,” through Oct ... 3.
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Morocco inks $230 million investment deal with China’s Sunrise Group to boost textile sector

Middle East Online 22 Mar 2025
... leader in the textile industry,” Akhannouch said ... The Chinese group, a global player in textiles with subsidiaries across Asia, views Morocco as a strategic gateway to European and African markets.
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Happenings — what’s coming up in Northeast Ohio starting March 21

The Morning Journal 19 Mar 2025
Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio ... You must include a phone number and/or web address for publication. Art ... 2928 W ... African Ceramics,” through Sept ... North African Textiles and Jewelry,” through Oct ... 17, 2026 ... 22.
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Threads of triumph: how South Africa sewed its way from oppression to global acclaim

Independent online (SA) 17 Mar 2025
The landscape is rich with innovation and creativity, as emerging talent breathes new life into this vibrant sector, showcasing garments that embody the diverse tapestry of South African heritage.
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