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Angola may be a hydro-carbon rich country in south-west Africa country, but it is increasing its electrification rate and diversifying its energy sources to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) (1). That said, experts warn that private investment is urgently needed for this country to maintain this forward-looking policy.…

The textile industry is undergoing a transformative shift with the increasing use of prepared-for-print (PFP) fabrics, essential in the digital textile printing landscape. These innovations are driven by technological advancements, sustainability efforts and market demand for quality and efficiency. Leading companies such as France-based finishing technology provider SENFA; Haryana, India-based cloth manufacturer Pearl Global Industries; and Paris, France-based interlinings manufacturer Chargeurs are at the forefront of this evolution.…

French paint and coating companies are performing well, with the industry recording a EUR5 billion turnover in 2023, said Gilles Richard, managing director of Paris-based Fipec (France’s federation of paints, inks, colours, glues and adhesives and wood preservation industries/Fédération des Industries des Peintures, Encres, Couleurs, Colles et Adhésifs, Préservation du Bois), which represents around 150 businesses.…

Türkiye is one of the top 10 milk producers worldwide, according to the Turkish National Dairy Council (Ulusal Süt Konseyi – USK) but the country’s dairy sector has been impacted over the past two years by high inflation and the depreciation of the Turkish lira (1).…

Interest is growing in how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to further boost the booming global textiles market, which was valued at USD1.8 trillion in 2023, with revenues estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4% from 2024 to 2030, according to India- and US-based market research and consulting company Grand View Research (1).…

Zambia’s annual tobacco production is expected to drop by 10% to 42.3 million kg in 2024 from an annual peak production of 47 million kg produced last year (2023), according to Phil Daka, chairperson at the Tobacco Board of Zambia (TBZ).…

Bio-based oils and fats producers have an increasing business opportunity to supply feedstock to a booming bioplastics industry. While governments are proactively encouraging biodegradable bioplastics, following the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals’ (SDGs) policy of reducing standard plastics pollution (1), this green industry is still nascent.…

The European Union’s (EU) new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) is being hailed as a ‘game changer’ in the battle against dirty money by Europe’s lawmakers, even before it officially starts work at its Frankfurt base on July 1, 2025. But it will be a long road to get to full cruising speed, as planned for 2028, when AMLA is projected to directly supervise Europe’s 40 most ML-risky banks and other financial institutions that operate in six or more EU countries.…

The government of Ukraine, struggling against a Russian offensive near its second city Kharkiv, has joined the European Union’s (EU) Union Anti-Fraud Programme (UAFP), as it seeks to shore up EU support through anti-graft and financial crime efforts. Indeed, Ukraine is the first non-EU country to formalise participation in the European Commission-run scheme, which has a budget of EUR181 million and will run until 2027 (from 2021) (1).…

The government of Ukraine, struggling against a Russian offensive near its second city Kharkiv, has joined the European Union’s (EU) Union Anti-Fraud Programme (UAFP), as it seeks to shore up EU support through anti-graft and financial crime efforts. Indeed, Ukraine is the first non-EU country to formalise participation in the European Commission-run scheme, which has a budget of EUR181 million and will run until 2027 (from 2021) (1).…