africa

U.S. and Kenya start free trade talks

Published: July 15, 2020

If a free trade agreement (FTA) is reached between both nations, the model could be used for similar deals between other African countries. However, nearly 30 trade lobby groups from across Africa have voiced their opposition to the Kenya - U.S. FTA.

South Africa eases lockdown restrictions

Published: April 20, 2020

On April 16, South Africa extended its nationwide lockdown for a further two weeks, but announced the easing of lockdown restrictions for some segments in the logistics, retail, services, mining and energy sectors.

New platform for Middle East and African leather sourcing

Published: February 28, 2020

A new tradeshow is aiming to become a key platform for leather sourcing in the Middle East and Africa regions.

NTE celebrates centenary in Milan

Published: February 20, 2020

South Africa headquartered NTE Company, a leading global supplier of wattle extract (mimosa) into the tanning industry, invited its international agents and distributors to an evening of celebration next to Milan’s famous Duomo cathedral.

COMESA’s BCB and ALLPI sign MoU with AeTrade Group

Published: February 13, 2020

The Business Council of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) free trade area, Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) and the AeTrade Group, which works to empower the African digital economy, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance mutual interests.

Lanxess completes sale of chrome chemical business

Published: January 13, 2020

The Germany headquartered specialty chemicals manufacturer, which is organising its fifth leather seminar on January 20 – 21, has announced the completion of the sale of its chrome chemicals business to a Chinese leather chemicals producer.

Merger of South Africa’s biggest ostrich firms goes ahead

Published: August 15, 2019

The Competition Tribunal has approved the merger between two of South Africa’s largest ostrich firms, Klein Karoo International and Mosstrich; however, a number of strict terms and conditions are attached to the deal.

India’s leather sector on trade mission in East Africa

Published: August 5, 2019

A delegation comprised of 14 leather sector representatives from India visited Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda on July 21-27.

SLTC Convention focus on finishing and environment

Published: April 4, 2019

The 2019 Convention of the South African section of the Society of Leather Technologists & Chemists (SLTC) takes place May 17-19 in Pretoria.

South African leather chemicals supplier expands into East Africa

Published: February 20, 2019

The leather division of the South Africa headquartered manufacturer and distributer of a diverse range chemical and organic products is to explore the beam-house market in Ethiopia.