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Published on Aug 7, 2025

FG urged to raise tobacco tax to 100% to save ₦526 billion

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria has been urged to raise taxation on tobacco products to reduce consumption and save billions in annual healthcare costs. The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), in a …

Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 6, 2025

Malawi still struggling with commodity dependence—UN

The United Nations (UN) says commodity dependence has remained a significant challenge in global merchandise trade, particularly for developing countries such as Malawi. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) data shows that while the …

Source: The Nation Malawi - Center-left
Published on Aug 6, 2025

Zimbabwe tobacco farmers demand indigenous tobacco policy

The government has been urged to develop an indigenous tobacco policy aimed at promoting production and supporting farmers who form the backbone of Zimbabwe's golden leaf sector. Speaking at a recent conference in Harare, Zimbabwe Progressive Tobacco …

Source: Bulawayo 24 News - Neutral
Published on Aug 6, 2025

High Court confirms preservation order against Amalgamated Tobacco Manufacturing in tax evasion case

TAX Justice South Africa (TJSA) in a statement on Tuesday welcomed a High Court judgment confirming a preservation order against Amalgamated Tobacco Manufacturing and 19 other entities, who are accused of a sophisticated multi-million-rand tax evasion …

Source: IOL - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 7, 2025

Where are they now? John Ratcliffe – from Oddbins to Australian wine pioneer

John Ratcliffe helped transform UK wine buying, putting Australian wines firmly on the map and shaping how consumers engage with wine. He has no internet footprint or known photographs, but reflects here on a career of innovation, challenges and the future …

Source: The Drinks Business - Neutral
Published on Aug 5, 2025

Tobacco farmers demand indigenous tobacco policy

“We welcome the on-going revision of the tobacco policy, which we view as a valuable opportunity for our concerns to be taken into account THE government has been challenged to come up with an indigenous tobacco policy to boost production, while supporting …

Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Neutral
Published on Aug 2, 2025

Zimbabwean birth control pills smuggled into South Africa

A growing syndicate involving hospital staff, informal cross-border transporters, and backyard traders is siphoning government-issued birth control pills from Zimbabwe's public health facilities and smuggling them into South Africa, where the …

Source: Bulawayo 24 News - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2025

Prisoners are also people and should be treated humanely

Much was written about segments of Israel's population that endured Iranian missile attacks without access to protected areas and had to improvise solutions, such as lying in ditches. However, I saw nothing about a group that lives near Ben Gurion …

Source: Ynet - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 4, 2025

Can African countries free themselves from dependence on raw materials?

The figures behind a widespread problem Morocco, an example of prosperity in Africa The African economy remains highly dependent on raw material exports, a phenomenon that knows no borders and affects all countries on the continent to a greater or lesser …

Source: Atalayar - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 4, 2025

Former central bank chief touts his plan for Malawi

Dalitso Kabambe, former central bank governor of Malawi and now a candidate in the country’s September presidential elections, is under no illusions about the enormity of the job he’s seeking. “Malawi’s situation is precarious. It’s extremely dire,” he …

Source: African Business - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2025

Why the revolution ate its children, and others

Letters to the editor Why the revolution ate its children The most humiliating aspect of post-independence and post-colonialism Africa, or even Latin America, is that the former struggle stalwarts never won a war against the former colonial powers. It is …

Source: Daily News - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 2, 2025

Zimbabwe’s Silent Cartel: The White Grip on Food and Power”

Historical Context and Current Overview – At independence in 1980, a small white minority owned the most productive farms and agribusiness assets in Zimbabwe. The Fast Track Land Reform Programme (2000) displaced most of the ~4,500 white commercial farmers …

Source: The Zimbabwe Mail - Neutral
Published on Aug 3, 2025

National Health Minister calls for a shift in tobacco perception

The fight against tobacco is on, according to National Health Minister Doctor Aaron Motsoaledi. Speaking at the KwaZulu-Natal Doctors Healthcare 29th Annual Medical Conference in Durban recently, Motsoaledi said it was time governments viewed tobacco as a …

Source: Daily News - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 7, 2025

Does SA need a Covid-like ministerial advisory committee to deal with HIV funding cuts?

Mia Malan (MM): Are we acting fast enough on the funding crisis? How should we navigate it? Helen Rees (HR): That's the big question that many people — academics, clinicians, programme people, the health department — are trying to answer. We all …

Source: Times LIVE - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 7, 2025

We cannot whine about America’s grip while feeding the dysfunction that makes us dependent

We just wanted to buy toffee apples. It was one of those blindingly bright afternoons in Pietermaritzburg, the kind that burns through flip-flops and turns tar into treacle. Lee-Roy already had his apple, chomping away, the red toffee coating cracking …

Source: Daily Maverick - Neutral
Published on Aug 6, 2025

Health advocates push for harm reduction in smoking alternatives

Safer smoking alternatives were high on the agenda at a women’s wellness event where Gauteng MPL and former health MEC Dr Bandile Masuku called for deeper engagement on harm reduction. Speaking at The Wellness Collective, a gathering focused on shifting …

Source: Times LIVE - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 31, 2025

Mukuru MPay bridges financial gap for tobacco farmers

36 TOBACCO farmers in Zimbabwe have sold over 299,2 million kilograms of flue-cured tobacco, surpassing the previous 2023 high of 296 million kg and generating over US$1 billion in revenue, in a season that has toppled national records. With the closure of …

Source: Financial Gazette - Neutral
Published on Aug 6, 2025

COLUMN: THE AGRARIAN QUEST. Tanzanian farming faces US tariff headwinds

SINCE Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, a new chapter in global trade has begun— one that departs significantly from the norms we were accustomed to. Trade policy is no longer dictated by the World …

Source: Daily News Tanzania - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 6, 2025

Forever Golden: What next for the pantheon of iconic Socceroos moments?

It is one month to the day until the Subway Socceroos’ preparations for the greatest show on earth take a serious next step with the return of the ANZAC Soccer Ashes – the revival of a century-old tradition in a double header with New Zealand’s All Whites, …

Source: Socceroos - Neutral

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Published on August 6, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

New Website Empowers NYS Healthcare Leaders with Free Tools to Treat Tobacco Use

New York, New York, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CAI Global is announcing a new website for the Health Systems for a Tobacco-Free New York (HSTFNY) program. The newly redesigned website serves healthcare and behavioral health leaders across New York …

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Published on August 5, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Dejavoo and EVS Launch In-Terminal Age Verification App for Alcohol, Cannabis, Vape, Tobacco, and Gaming Retailers

Retailers selling age-restricted products can now scan IDs directly on Dejavoo terminals to prevent underage sales and meet regulatory requirements. MINEOLA, NY, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dejavoo Systems, a leading …

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Published on August 4, 2025 - 20:21 GMT

Veteran’s persistence pays off in quitting tobacco

Douglas Ferrier didn’t quit smoking for good when he placed his “last pack” in his father’s coffin. He didn’t quit during a second attempt to go cold turkey or when he first tried to stop by using medication. But Ferrier persisted, which is why he’s …

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Published on August 7, 2025 - 22:04 GMT

DPS Announces Leadership Changes Across the State

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces several changes to key leadership positions across the department, which were confirmed by the Public Safety Commission (PSC) during its meeting today. The changes are a result of personnel …

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Published on August 7, 2025 - 23:12 GMT

Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Dog Fighting and Drug Crimes

An Ohio man pleaded guilty today to federal dog fighting and drug crimes. Joel Brown, 38, admitted to possessing and training dogs for fighting purposes and possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. According to court documents, Brown kept …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on August 7, 2025 - 08:38 GMT

Convenience Stores Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth Opportunities, Key Players and Forecast to 2034

Convenience Stores Market Research Report By, Product Type, Ownership Type, Store Size, Target Consumer, Regional VT, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global Convenience Stores Market has experienced steady growth and …

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Published on August 7, 2025 - 19:42 GMT

Monetary Policy Report - August 2025

1: The economic outlook The path of disinflation in underlying domestic price and wage pressures has generally continued, albeit to different degrees (Key judgement 1). Wage growth has declined further recently, to around 5% in May, although services …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
Published on August 7, 2025 - 12:25 GMT

Economic Bulletin Issue 5, 2025

Summary At its meeting on 24 July 2025, the Governing Council decided to keep the three key ECB interest rates unchanged. Inflation is currently at the 2% medium-term target. The incoming information is broadly in line with the Governing Council’s previous …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

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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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