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Related Keywords: Africa, apparel and footwear event, H&M, intra regional trade, Lesotho, manufacturers, Source Africa, Textile

Source Africa, now in its second year provides a platform for African manufacturers to connect with both international and intra-regional buyers. The annual pan-African textile, clothing and footwear trade event on the international calendar is designed to reveal that African textile, apparel & footwear manufacturers can compete on price, quality and standards. The event is set to attract more international interest.

Related Keywords: H&M, sub- Saharan Africa, Textile Industry

H&M, Swedish fashion giant plans to explore Sub-Saharan Africa and other areas in the region for the textile industry. According to Chief executive Karl-Johan Persson, H&M sees huge potential for production in Sub-Saharan Africa for the textile industry.

After placing test order in last autumn, they have started with small-scale production in Ethiopia and will see how it goes. However, it looks interesting.

They are looking at several African countries, like South Africa, said Persson, who praised the business climate in the region