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Published on Nov 20, 2025

Unequal South Africa seeks to tackle inequality as its G20 'l

From the scrappy metal shacks packed tightly on the banks of the thin Jukskei river, the sparkly skyline of Johannesburg's richest neighbourhood less than two miles away was another world. Bags of refuse for sale to recycling companies lined a muddy …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Nov 21, 2025

Inside Big Tobacco’s push to sway the World Health Organization

The tobacco industry is deploying every effort to block the adoption of stricter rules at a crucial World Health Organization (WHO) meeting in Geneva this week, and has developed new strategies to influence negotiations. Until Saturday, 183 delegations are …

Source: EurActiv - Neutral
Published on Nov 20, 2025

KURT YEO | Youth shouldn’t vape — but don’t ignore South Africa’s real tobacco crisis

Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn The recent Bhekisisa opinion post raises legitimate concerns. Protecting young kids from nicotine is something I …

Source: Times LIVE - Indeterminate
Published on Nov 20, 2025

Unequal South Africa seeks to tackle inequality as its G20 'legacy'

From the scrappy metal shacks packed tightly on the banks of the thin Jukskei river, the sparkly skyline of Johannesburg's richest neighbourhood less than two miles away was another world. Bags of refuse for sale to recycling companies lined a muddy …

Source: Times-Georgian - Neutral
Published on Nov 19, 2025

Organised Crime Index 2025: South Africa a continental hotspot for criminal networks

Human trafficking, cybercrime, drug routes and wildlife poaching are surging as South Africa becomes a regional crime hub South Africa is facing a deepening crisis of organised crime, with networks operating across human trafficking, drug and wildlife …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Left-wing
Published on 06:12 GMT

‘America is British’. Heaven is ‘a socialist state’. David Attenborough is ‘anti-human’ – the startling theories of ...

What I struggle to understand, I say to Danny Kruger in his office at Reform UK HQ, is why a serious Conservative, with a glittering future like yours, would defect to a party led by Nigel Farage? Indeed, the defection of Kruger, a heavy-weight on the …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Nov 20, 2025

‘China, Zimbabwe have a shared vision of the future’

As we look back on our accomplishments, our vision is set on the future of China-Zimbabwe relations The year 2025 stands as a landmark of great achievements for both Zimbabwe and for China-Zimbabwe relations. With 2026 on the horizon, now is the perfect …

Source: Zimbabwe Independent - Indeterminate
Published on Nov 20, 2025

South African Reserve Bank reduces repo rate by 25 basis points

South African Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago announced on Thursday that the repurchase rate (repo rate) will decrease by 25 basis points (BPS). This comes after the Sarb's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on Thursday, with consumer …

Source: IOL - Indeterminate
Published on Nov 20, 2025

Zimbabwean national nabbed trying to smuggle illicit cigarettes into SA

Guards used technology to intercept the fully laden truck. The Border Management Authority (BMA) has intercepted a truck driven by a Zimbabwean national arriving from Zimbabwe with a consignment of illicit cigarettes and tobacco products destined for the …

Source: The Citizen (South Africa) - Center-right
Published on Nov 20, 2025

Border guards seize illicit cigarettes in midnight bust

The Border Management Authority (BMA) intercepted a truck carrying illicit cigarettes and tobacco products at the Beitbridge commercial port of entry on Wednesday morning, uncovering the concealed cargo during a targeted inspection. The vehicle, driven by …

Source: Witness - Pending
Published on 03:29 GMT

On This Day in 1981, Olivia Newton-John Went No. 1 With a Song She Begged to Scrap: “I Freaked Out”

Sometimes, the only way out of your comfort zone is to be pushed out, which is what happened to Olivia Newton-John when the British-Australian singer realized a song she desperately wanted to pull from release was starting toward the No. 1 spot on the …

Source: American Songwriter - Pending
Published on 00:47 GMT

Business News | Government Enforces Four Labour Codes to Simplify, Streamline India's Labour Laws

New Delhi [India], November 22 (ANI): In a historic decision, four labour codes which subsume several labour-related laws, came into force from Friday, as part of efforts towards a future-ready workforce for Aatmanirbhar Bharat by modernising regulations, …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on Nov 18, 2025

South Africa choking under 35-billion cigarette butts

Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn South Africa faces a massive and largely overlooked environmental burden from tobacco use. An estimated 35-billion …

Source: Times LIVE - Indeterminate
Published on Nov 20, 2025

Mnangagwa commissions Africa’s biggest tobacco processing plant

President Emmerson Mnangagwa PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has commissioned a multi-million-dollar expansion at Cut Rag Processors, making it Africa’s biggest tobacco processing plant. The plant has capacity to process 12 000 cigarettes per minute. It is …

Source: The Standard - Pending
Published on Nov 21, 2025

Ending Child Poverty: Solutions That Work

Ending child poverty is within reach, UNICEF argues, because solutions exist. Meet some of the children and families who are already benefiting from what works. Hansel, 9, helps his parents, Nayci Zárate Rojas and Jhon Mauricio Palomino, with their cacao …

Source: Forbes - Neutral
Published on Nov 21, 2025

JFK Assassination Suspect Lied About Going on a Safari at the Time of JFK Assassination

David H. Byrd. His picture appears different from the one in safari photos. [Source: ancestry.com] [This article is part of a special week of coverage on the continued mystery of the JFK assassination on the 62nd anniversary of the assassination.—Editors] …

Source: CovertAction Magazine - Left-wing
Published on Nov 21, 2025

Alcohol causes cancer, but no health warnings

Alcohol causes cancer, and yet South Africa consistently ranks as one of the hardest drinking nations, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). One has to ask: where are the warnings that alcohol causes cancer, because it would be a lot cheaper to …

Source: The South African - Neutral
Published on Nov 19, 2025

S. Africa's consumer inflation rises to 3.6 pct in October

JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's consumer inflation rose to 3.6 percent in October, up from 3.4 percent in September, reaching its highest level since September 2024, when it stood at 3.8 percent, data from Statistics South Africa …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Nov 19, 2025

Latest inflation stats show little relief for South African meat lovers

South Africa’s annual consumer inflation climbed to 3.6% in October, up from 3.4% in September, marking the highest reading since September 2024, when inflation reached 3.8%. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reported that the consumer price index (CPI) …

Source: The South African - Neutral

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 14:38 GMT

Belgium to ban vape flavors except tobacco

(MENAFN) Belgium plans to prohibit all e-cigarette flavors except tobacco in an effort to prevent nicotine addiction among young people, Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke announced, according to reports. The move follows updated guidance from the …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 14:37 GMT

Belgium Set to Outlaw All E-Cigarette Flavors Except Tobacco

(MENAFN) Belgium is set to outlaw all e-cigarette flavors except tobacco in a bid to curb youth nicotine addiction, Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke announced Wednesday, following updated guidance from the Superior Health Council. Vandenbroucke said …

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Published on November 19, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Bitcoin Depot Partners with Wild Bill’s Tobacco for Multi-Store Pilot, Eyeing Wider Midwest Expansion

ATLANTA, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Depot (“Bitcoin Depot” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BTM), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM (“BTM”) operator and leading fintech company, today announced a new retail partnership with Wild Bill’s Tobacco, one of …

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Published on November 18, 2025 - 19:46 GMT

Connecticut Tobacco Wholesaler Who Defrauded State of $1.2 Million Sentenced to 20 Months in Federal Prison

David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that KHAWAR M. KHOKHAR, 37, of Ellington, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 20 months of imprisonment and two years of supervised …

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Published on November 22, 2025 - 07:32 GMT

Stay on top of your health: Get screened for cancer

Screening requirements vary by cancer type In the U.S. general population, an estimated 4.75 million deaths were averted by cancer prevention and screening from 1975 to 2020. Regular cancer screenings save lives, and for Veterans, staying up to date on …

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Published on November 21, 2025 - 14:39 GMT

Introducing One Tribe a new era of sustainable luxury skincare

POLAND, November 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One Tribe Cosmetics proudly launches in Poland and EU introducing a natural luxury skincare line inspired by the harmonious way of life of Native American cultures. Embracing a mindful approach to …

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Published on November 22, 2025 - 02:31 GMT

District of Arizona Charges 174 Individuals for Immigration-Related Criminal Conduct this Week

PHOENIX, Ariz. – During the week of enforcement operations from November 15, 2025, through November 21, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona brought immigration-related criminal charges against 174 individuals. Specifically, the …

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Published on November 22, 2025 - 02:33 GMT

Philadelphia Man Convicted at Trial of Two Commercial Robberies, Murder of Gas Station Attendant

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Chihean Jones, aka “Cha,” 40, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was convicted this afternoon at trial of two commercial robberies in the city and the murder of a gas station attendant during …

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Published on December 7, 2016 - 17:55 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 14:10 GMT

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 09:24 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

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Published on November 16, 2016 - 15:46 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

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Published on October 25, 2016 - 07:22 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

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Published on October 18, 2016 - 11:29 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

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Published on October 14, 2016 - 07:33 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

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Published on October 11, 2016 - 14:19 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

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Published on September 29, 2016 - 07:15 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

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Published on September 23, 2016 - 14:01 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

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Published on September 22, 2016 - 19:30 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

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Published on September 16, 2016 - 10:04 GMT

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

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Published on September 14, 2016 - 08:35 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

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Published on September 6, 2016 - 12:45 GMT

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

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Published on July 19, 2016 - 11:18 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

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Published on July 12, 2016 - 13:55 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

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Published on July 11, 2016 - 02:16 GMT

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

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Published on June 8, 2016 - 10:02 GMT

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

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Published on June 3, 2016 - 04:56 GMT

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

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Published on May 27, 2016 - 11:37 GMT

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

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