Clothing sector reels from fabric duty hike

Edgars chief executive Sevious Mushosho

PLAYERS in the clothing industry have voiced strong opposition to the increase in import duty on polyester and polycotton fabrics, warning this will jeopardise recent gains in the sector. In the 2026 budget, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube proposed an increase in import duty on certain fabrics, specifically polyester staple fibre and dyed woven cotton, to…

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