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China to step up zero-tariff measures for African exports in Lesotho
He said while meeting Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane in Maseru.
China will accelerate the implementation of zero-tariff measures for African exports in Lesotho, and provide greater facilitation for its specialty products to enter China, the former’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said recently.
He said while meeting Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane in Maseru.
He conveyed China’s readiness to work with Lesotho to expand economic, trade and industrial cooperation.
He conveyed China’s readiness to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, expand economic, trade and industrial cooperation, as well as deepen collaboration in multilateral arenas, further advancing their strategic partnership, a state-controlled Chinese media outlet reported.
Matekane said China’s zero-tariff policy for African products will offer new momentum for Lesotho’s development. He expressed willingness to strengthen strategic mutual trust, expand people-to-people exchanges and deepen cooperation in infrastructure, manufacturing, energy and other sectors.
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Published
January 13, 2026
The non-profit organisation is championing automated clothing collection. Humana has launched a pilot programme in Spain using smart containers for used clothing, as part of the European TexMat project, with the aim of assessing the quality of garments deposited and rewarding citizens for their donations.
The project is at an early stage and has €6.25 million in funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme. This initiative will run until March 2029 and includes pilot trials in Spain and Finland, structured in phases to explore the implementation of a Europe-wide deposit return system for used textiles.
The initiative is supported by a consortium of 14 partners from seven EU countries and is led by the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. In Spain, participants include institutions such as the Universidade da Coruña, Humana Fundación Pueblo para Pueblo, and the technology companies IRIS Technology Solutions and Rovimatica, which are collaborating on the development of the digital platform, the smart container and the associated business models.
‘Through automated collection and sorting, the TexMat solution directly contributes to the development of the future digital product passport and paves the way for a successful extended producer responsibility system for textiles,’ said Ece Şanlı, a circular economy expert at Humana, noting that the project also ‘rewards citizens for making responsible choices and encourages greater participation in a circular textile economy.’
Humana Fundación Pueblo para Pueblo was founded in 1987 with the aim of protecting the environment through textile reuse and improving the living conditions of communities in developing countries. In 2024, Humana shops sold around 7.6 million garments, cementing its position as one of the leading names in sustainable and second-hand fashion in Spain.
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January 13, 2026
Retail business Ace Turtle has opened Lee and Wrangler stores next to each other in Anand to bring the US labels’ signature casual western wear to the Gujarat city in a move to connect with aspirational non-metro shoppers.
“Anand represents the new growth story of Indian retail- aspirational, brand-aware, and ready for global fashion,” said Ace Turtle’s chief executive officer Nitin Chhabra in a press release. “The opening of Lee and Wrangler stores here reflects our commitment to making iconic international brands more accessible across India. Gujarat has consistently shown strong consumer demand, and we see significant long-term potential in markets like Anand.”
Located on Anand’s bustling AV Road, the mono-brand stores both retail denim and casualwear for men and women. Both stores launched with 50% off offers on select goods and integrate technology into the shopping experience as part of Ace Turtle’s omni-channel retail model which it is expanding into fast-growing Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
Ace Turtle describes itself as “India’s leading tech-native retail company” and is based in Bengaluru. The vertically integrated business is the exclusive licensee of global brands Lee, Wrangler, and G-Star in the Indian and other South Asian markets.
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