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Bristlecone Art spotlight: Traveling the world through art at Cactus Valley Elementary School

Post Independent 20 Mar 2023

The lesson these past couple of weeks focused on quilting and textiles. . Textiles came from parts of Africa and the concept lived on through Gee’s Bend quilt in Alabama after the slave trade. Spevere watched the students start their project while offering ideas and help.

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Trade department probes fashion brand

Independent online (SA) 19 Mar 2023

The local textile union and industry federtions have called on ... The national industrial policy officer of the South African Clothing and Textile Workers Union, Etienne Vlok, said they believed Shein’s entry into the country was bad news for the economy, jobs and the environment.

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5 unsung ways Black interior design has influenced your home decor

Harpers Bazaar 18 Mar 2023

Thoughts of African textiles often turn to bright, primary coloured cottons (the legacy of those Dutch wax prints), but authentic African textiles use natural dyes, one of the oldest being the ancient skill of indigo dying. In reality, midnight blue indigo is the most authentic colour of African textiles.

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My work is informed by my life experiences, says Nyambo Masa Mara on his design process

Independent online (SA) 18 Mar 2023

From the vibrant African prints to the ready-to-wear unisex designs, I knew this emerging designer was going to make waves in the fashion industry ... Fashion is a form self-expression and as an artist fashion is the perfect way to tell my stories through my textile designs and fashion pieces.Masa Mara AW22 Collection.

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Pakistani investors take advantage of opportunities in Africa: Chairman PSATF

Urdu Point 17 Mar 2023

Pakistani investors should take advantage of trade opportunities available in African countries rather than focusing only on Europe and North America ... It was urged by Chairman Pakistan Southern African Trade Federation (PSATF) Muhammad Rafiq Memon during his visit to the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) on Friday.

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US’s Blinken meets Ethiopian leaders to repair bilateral ties

Al Jazeera 15 Mar 2023

The US senior diplomat will head to the West African nation of Niger, which has been confronting armed groups, on Thursday ... Washington imposed wide-ranging restrictions on economic and security assistance to Ethiopia and cut access to the African Growth and Opportunity Act, a duty-free trade programme that has been a boon for the US textile sector.

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US Secretary of State Blinken meets Ethiopian government leaders to repair ties

Arab News 15 Mar 2023

He will then head to the West African ... The US government imposed wide-ranging restrictions on economic and security assistance to Ethiopia and cut access to the US African Growth and Opportunity Act, a duty-free trade program that has been a boon for the country’s textile sector.

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Blinken to meet Ethiopian government leaders to repair ties

FX Empire 15 Mar 2023

He will then head to the West African nation of Niger on Thursday, which has been confronting a growing Islamist insurgency ... The U.S ... African Growth and Opportunity Act, a duty-free trade program that has been a boon for the country’s textile sector ... In a press briefing this week, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee said getting U.S.

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Potential exists to enhance exports for Africa

Urdu Point 14 Mar 2023

... Ethiopia and other African countries. The products including textiles products, surgical instruments, pharmaceuticals, cutlery items, leather products, sports goods, chemicals, marble, granite, carpets,� rugs, rice, sugar and cotton have huge exports potential for African markets.

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Transformation of the SA automotive industry is non-negotiable

Independent online (SA) 12 Mar 2023

Johannesburg - During his State of the Nation Address (Sona) before a joint sitting of Parliament, President Cyril Ramaphosa set out bold plans and made an undertaking to promote investment and develop master plans in sectors of the economy such as automotive, clothing and textile, poultry, sugar, agriculture and global business services.

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What Africa can learn from the Asian Tigers

Asiatimes 07 Mar 2023

Economists have urged African countries to shift to low-cost manufacturing – the path that led countries such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and – to industrial prosperity ... Many African countries have heeded the call, specializing mainly in the manufacture of textiles, cloth, food and beverages.

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Africa's shift to low-cost manufacturing puts women at risk: Four lessons from the Asian Tigers

Phys Dot Org 07 Mar 2023

Economists have urged African countries to shift to low-cost manufacturing—the path that led countries such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and —to industrial prosperity ... Many African countries have heeded the call, specializing mainly in the manufacture of textiles, cloth, food and beverages.

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Ghana Month: WilNorb Fashion Home makes case for Ghana-made apparels

Joy Online 06 Mar 2023

Speaking to JoyBusiness, Entrepreneur and Brand Ambassador of WilNorb Fashion home, John Dumelo, said the textile and clothing industry is becoming an increasingly important part of the economy of most African countries ... He also called on government to turn its attention to revamping the local textiles industry to boost the fashion industry.

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Brooklyn artist The Queen’s Artillery’s first solo exhibition to debut at Established Gallery

AM New York 02 Mar 2023

It showcases traditional oil paintings with various embellishments, like rhinestones, textiles, glitter and more. The titles of individual works in this series take inspiration from colloquialisms from the African American vernacular and patois, examples include “Portrait of a ...

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Pakistan must cultivate business ties with African countries: Zambian chambers chief

Urdu Point 01 Mar 2023

Chabuka said that Zambia is a centrally located country and a principal seat of African free trade zone ... Azhar Chaudhry said that Pakistan could export agricultural machinery, pharmaceutical and textile products in addition to organic seeds to the African countries.