Cigarette smuggling thrives in southern Africa.Read More
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The nation’s lockdown of legal cigarette sales during the Covid-19 pandemic has cost the country $241.7 million in excise tax revenues, according to the cigarette maker. Read More
Tobacco industry expresses concern about the rapid growth of the illicit market in South Africa. Read More
But it's unclear if the court ruling also covers tobacco. Read More
Government cites pressures relating to Covid-19. Read More
The government has not responded to the company's attempts to constructively engage, says BATRead More
But cigarettes remain widely available on black market, according to study. Read More
Retailers had placed thousands of orders ahead of the anticipated lifting of the prohibition in South Africa.Read More
The usual milch-cows are being lined up as South Africa's Treasury looks to increase its revenue by R1 billion.Read More
Governments that use tobacco excise tax increases to limit consumption need to look at the wider picture – at whether they are impoverishing tobacco growers and enriching criminals.Read More