Imported Second-hand Clothes Harm Zimbabwe's Local...
International News
October 21, 2024
Imported second-hand clothes are having a devastating impact on Zimbabwe's local clothing manufacturers, as they flood the market and undercut locally produced goods. Eveline Mhangura, a second-hand clothes trader, explains the growing demand for these cheaper alternatives. However, Energy Deshe, Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Clothing Manufacturers Association, warns that this trend is leading to a decline in local production and job losses in the domestic apparel industry.