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Source Africa highlights opportunities for footwear industry

11/04/2013
A trade event highlighting export and manufacturing opportunities for the footwear industry, as well as textiles and apparel, is under way in Cape Town.

More than 125 African manufacturers are attending Source Africa, with country pavilions from Lesotho, Mauritius, Madagascar, Swaziland, South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is hosting a series of seminars, explaining what buyers expect from Africa and highlighting investment opportunities in the region. The sessions will cover compliance, environmental stewardship, labelling, product safety and customs barriers.

“For many in the US apparel and footwear industry, Africa remains a viable option for new and emerging sourcing opportunities,” said AAFA executive vice-president Steve Lamar. “AAFA is pleased to be involved with Source Africa as we begin a comprehensive discussion about operational best practices and opportunities for growth to benefit both the US and African textile, apparel and footwear industries.”

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