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Published on Nov 12, 2020

Ginimbi: a fuel, grain, cigarettes smuggler who made it big

Ginious "Ginimbi" Kadungure THE late flamboyant businessman Genius ‘Ginimbi’ Kadungure allegedly amassed some of his wealth through fuel smuggling, Zim Morning Post has learnt. This was first revealed by fellow businessman Wicknel Chivayo in 2018 …

Source: The Zimbabwe Mail - Neutral
Published on Sep 5, 2020

Stronger tobacco control regulation will reduce harm

The second tobacco industry interference index report (TII Index) for South Africa shows an improvement from a score of 72 in 2018 to 58 in 2019. The report, produced by the Global Centre for Good Governance in Tobacco Control (GGTC), reviews the efforts …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Neutral
Published on Apr 15, 2020

Malawian nabbed in Botswana over cigarettes

A 36-year-old Malawian national is in hands of police in Botswana after he was caught with 84 boxes containing 4200 cartons of Chele Chele cigarette worth about K7.8 million. Malawian was found with 4200 cartons of cigarettes This is according to a …

Source: Malawi 24 - Neutral
Published on Aug 4, 2020

Soldiers confiscated millions in illicit cigarettes, booze and dagga in July

On the borders of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and the Eastern Cape, dagga weighing more than 1,645kg and with a value of about R3.5m was confiscated. Silwer said other narcotics with a street value of R2.4m were seized and handed to customs …

Source: Herald (South Africa) - Neutral
Published on Jul 30, 2020

BUSINESS MAVERICK: Dirty Tobacco: How the cigarette ban backfired

Scorpio investigative reporter Pauli Van Wyk, left, and author and tax and customs lawyer Telita Snyckers. (Photos: Leila Dougan | Supplied) The illicit trade in tobacco, especially cigarettes, costs South Africa’s economy billions of rand annually through …

Source: Daily Maverick - Neutral
Published on Jul 22, 2020

Illicit cigarettes worth R4,2 mill uncovered, Kopfontein Port of Entry

South African Police Service A 48-year-old suspect is expected to appear today in the Zeerust Magistrates’ Court for smuggling in illicit cigarettes. The suspect was apprehended on Monday, 20 July 2020 at approximately 23:40 at Kopfontein Port of Entry. …

Source: South Africa Today - Right-wing
Published on Jul 2, 2020

South Africa's anti-virus ban makes tobacco an illegal drug

Gerald Imray, Associated Press Updated 6:33 am CDT, Thursday, July 2, 2020 Photo: Nardus Engelbrecht, AP FILE — In this June 2, 2020 file photo, a demonstrator holds a placard during a protest against the tobacco ban outside parliament in Cape Town, South …

Source: Houston Chronicle - Texas - Neutral
Published on Jul 2, 2020

Ban gives tobacco illegal drug status in South Africa

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The message was dropped into a WhatsApp group used by suburban moms in South Africa. Amid the grumblings over homeschooling during lockdown, one mom went off topic: “Does anyone know where to get illegal cigarettes? I just …

Source: KIRO - Washington - Neutral
Published on Jun 13, 2020

TOBACCO CONTROVERSY: Dlamini Zuma turns cigarettes into illicit drugs as the underground economy takes over

Image by tookapic from Pixabay In the first of two court battles against the tobacco industry, Co-operative Governance Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma said this week that ‘… an estimated 800,000 to one million people have given up smoking due to lockdown’. …

Source: Daily Maverick - Neutral
Published on Jun 10, 2020

OPINIONISTA: Lifting the veil: A philosophical investigation of the tobacco ban

With the arrival of South Africa’s Patient Zero, the coronavirus set the government down a path of value judgments, culminating in a National State of Disaster. This, in turn, has ushered in some of the most intrusive policies witnessed in democratic South …

Source: News (South Africa) - Uncategorized
Published on Jun 4, 2020

OPINIONISTA: Illicit trade in cigarettes and alcohol has thrived during lockdown

Last week saw mounting excitement ahead of the ban on alcohol sales being lifted on Monday, the start of Level 3 of the risk-adjusted lockdown. The beginning of the week saw long queues outside bottle stores and other outlets that had been prevented from …

Source: News (South Africa) - Uncategorized
Published on May 31, 2020

ANALYSIS | Tobacco trade bred industry with ‘criminality, political links embedded in DNA’

If figures from a UCT study are correct, Adriano Mazzotti's Carnilinx has quintupled its share of the South African cigarette market. BAT and FITA – of which Mazzotti and Carnilinx are members – are heading to court to challenge Minister Nkosazana …

Source: News (South Africa) - Uncategorized
Published on May 30, 2020

Tobacco bans during lockdown should encourage renewed anti-smoking drives

The 2020 World No Tobacco Day is unique and historic as it comes at the time when countries across the world are on lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For Botswana the day is particularly poignant. The country has banned imports and sales of tobacco or …

Source: Africa Leader - Uncategorized
Published on May 27, 2020

Bootleggers find foothold amid South Africa’s coronavirus ban on alcohol and tobacco

A soccer mom in one of Cape Town’s posh suburbs drops off a cardboard box of blankets to a neighbor. Inside the box are several bottles of red wine. In Johannesburg’s Alexandra township, two men in face masks greet each other on a sunny street. One has …

Source: Los Angeles Times - California - Neutral
Published on May 27, 2020

South African bans on tobacco, liquor amid virus stir debate

Andrew Meldrum and Nqobile Ntshangase, Associated Press Updated 1:54 am CDT, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Photo: Nardus Engelbrecht, AP FILE - In this May 7, 2020, file photo, beer taps of South African Brewery brands are seen through the window of a closed bar …

Source: Beaumont Enterprise - Texas - Neutral
Published on May 22, 2020

News24.com | Cele: Illicit cigarettes, alcohol existed long before the lockdown

Police Minister Bheki Cele has said while organised crime syndicates have taken advantage of the lockdown regulations by illegally selling alcohol and cigarettes, the illicit trade existed long before measures were taken to curb the spread of Covid-19. …

Source: News24 - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2020

Anti-tobacco groups demand sales ban on tobacco products during COVID-19 pandemic

The organisations in a media statement said: “Considering the severe detrimental effects of tobacco and its active role in deteriorating coronavirus crisis, hundred (100) eminent citizens of the country have raised demands for a temporary ban on the …

Source: BD News 24 - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2020

Botswana- Police Arrest Motswana and Zimbabwean for Smuggling Cigarettes

Masunga — Tshesebe police have arrested a Motswana and a Zimbabwean for smuggling 127 cartons of cigarettes into Botswana. In an interview with Tshesebe Police Station Commander, Assistant Superintendent Motlamedi George, said the two were arrested on …

Source: Zimbabwe News.Net - Neutral
Published on Apr 15, 2020

Smuggling cigarettes lands man in trouble

The Herald Herald Reporter A Malawian man has been arrested in Botswana for possession of 84 boxes containing 4 200 cartons of Chele Chele cigarettes suspected to have been smuggled through Zimbabwe. The cigarettes are estimated to be valued at P126 000. …

Source: The Herald (Zimbabwe) - Gov't Propaganda

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Published on January 20, 2021 - 01:20 GMT

FDA Marks Historic Public Health Milestone with Finalization of Two Key Rules for Companies Seeking to Market New ...

For Immediate Release: January 19, 2021 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized two foundational rules for the premarket review of new tobacco products. These final rules provide additional information on the minimum requirements for the …

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Published on January 12, 2021 - 15:15 GMT

Preventing Tobacco Addiction Foundation Evaluates Statewide Tobacco 21 Laws

Finds That Most States Lack Adequate Enforcement COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Through comprehensive evaluations of 33 statewide Tobacco 21 laws, the Preventing Tobacco Addiction Foundation (PTAF) concluded …

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Published on January 12, 2021 - 21:01 GMT

TAAT™ Menthol is the First TAAT™ Variety to be Sold Out and Reordered by Ohio Tobacco Retailers

During the initial weeks in which TAAT™ Original, Smooth, and Menthol were available for purchase by legal-aged smokers in Ohio, the TAAT™ Menthol variety was the first to be reordered by tobacco retailers who sold out of this variant. Prior to launching …

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Published on January 12, 2021 - 19:06 GMT

Quit Your Way with the Montana Tobacco Quit Line

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: January 12, 2021 Contact: Jon Ebelt, Public Information Officer, DPHHS, (406) 444-0936, (406) 461-3757 jebelt@mt.gov Chuck Council, Communications Specialist, DPHHS, (406) 444-4391, (406) 461-8367 …

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Published on January 11, 2021 - 17:00 GMT

22nd Century Group Expands VLN® Tobacco Growing Program to Support Anticipated Demand of the Company’s Reduced Nicotine ...

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (NYSE American: XXII), a leading plant-based, biotechnology company that is focused on tobacco harm reduction, very low nicotine content tobacco, and hemp/cannabis research …

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Published on January 8, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

REPEAT - Columbus Area Tobacco Wholesalers add TAAT™ to their Offerings, Broadening Representation in Ohio

LAS VEGAS and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TAAT™ LIFESTYLE & WELLNESS LTD. (CSE: TAAT) (OTCQB: TOBAF) (FRANKFURT: 2TP2) (the “Company” or “TAAT™”) is pleased to announce that two tobacco wholesalers in the Columbus …

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Published on January 8, 2021 - 02:41 GMT

Apple Valley man, Robbinsdale business charged with tobacco-related tax crimes

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced that the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office recently charged Anton Hanna Maarouf, of Apple Valley, and his Robbinsdale business, Lakeland Market Inc., with one felony count each of possessing …

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Published on January 7, 2021 - 21:20 GMT

Columbus Area Tobacco Wholesalers add TAAT™ to their Offerings, Broadening Representation in Ohio

LAS VEGAS and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TAAT™ LIFESTYLE & WELLNESS LTD. (CSE: TAAT) (OTCQB: TOBAF) (FRANKFURT: 2TP2) (the “Company” or “TAAT™”) is pleased to announce that two tobacco wholesalers in the Columbus …

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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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