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Published on Apr 14, 2025

Surge in vaping among South African teens prompts urgent calls for regulation

As vaping rates among South African teens surge, calls have gone out for the government to urgently enact the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, to curb what experts warn could become a full-blown national epidemic. A UCT study …

Source: Cape Argus - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 13, 2025

Is the VAT hike fair? Treasury vs household in South Africa’s tax debate

Economic experts argue that South Africans are already heavily taxed, contributing through income tax, fuel levies, sin taxes, and municipal rates. Many argue that the government's proposed VAT hike will affect the poor and middle class, who are …

Source: IOL - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 14, 2025

3 expected in court after R500k illicit cigarette bust in Marabastad

The Pretoria Central SAPS recently arrested three men and recovered nearly half a million rands’ worth of illicit cigarettes during an intelligence-driven operation in Marabastad. According to Pretoria Rekord, the suspects are expected to appear in the …

Source: Alberton Record - Pending
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Traffic stop in Grand Island leads to 13 pounds of ‘khat’ being seized

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A traffic stop in Grand Island early Tuesday morning led to a massive drug bust for the Grand Island Police Department. An officer pulled over a vehicle near Ashton Avenue and Sycamore Street for a stop sign violation at 3:20 a. …

Source: WOWT 6 - Nebraska - Neutral
Published on Apr 13, 2025

Alarm on teen vaping crisis, urgent implementation of Tobacco Control Bill urged

As vaping rates among South African teens surge to alarming levels, public health researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) are calling on the government to urgently enact the Tobacco Products & Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill to curb …

Source: The Star - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Study shows ripple effect of 0.5% VAT increase and sin tax hike

File photo by Delwyn Verasamy/M&G South Africa’s agricultural and alcoholic beverage sectors will be hit by a double whammy affecting production and sales if a controversial 0.5 percentage point increase in VAT kicks in on 1 May, along with a 6.75% …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Left-wing
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Lanarkshire Philatelic Society members present varied displays during final meeting of session

It's not often Charles Darwin, War Hammer and the Tour de France get mentioned in the same breath - but they were just some of the topics covered by Lanarkshire Philatelic Society members during their latest get-together. There was a "wonderfully …

Source: Daily Record & Sunday Mail - Left-wing
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Malawi's debt crisis deepens as aid cuts hurt

Behind a dimly lit bar in Malawi's capital, Ben Manda rubbed his tired eyes and poured a customer a drink. He had been working for 36 hours straight, packing in back-to-back shifts to feed his family of four. "I haven't been home in three days …

Source: RTL Today - Neutral
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Cannes Film Festival 2025: The 10 Most Anticipated Films

MSince its 1946 launch, the Cannes Film Festival has marked an annual high point for the international film community, bringing together the most artistic minds in cinema for some friendly competition. In recent years, though, the glamorous festival’s …

Source: W Magazine - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Kali Uchis, Peso Pluma & More Among Coachella 2025 Weekend 1 Special Guests

Not only did Coachella 2025 have many Latine acts on the lineup, but many surprise guests from our communities showed up on weekend one. Among them, Kali Uchis, Tokischa, Peso Pluma, and more pulled up to Indio, CA, this past weekend (Apr. 11 to 13). Becky …

Source: REMEZCLA - Left-wing
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Tshidi Anya takes CPO position at Glencore Ferroalloys

Glencore Ferroalloys has welcomed Tshidi Anya as its new Chief People Officer, marking a significant step in the company’s ongoing mission to foster inclusive, empowered workplaces. With more than 20 years of human resources experience across Africa and …

Source: Mining Review - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

County cricket: Warwickshire win nail-biter, Sussex end top-tier drought – as it happened

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature Roundup: Warwickshire edge Durham at the death A bum-clencher at Chester-le-Street was won by one wicket, just after 10 past six, when Warwickshire’s No 10 Ethan Bamber flambéd a …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Hawks national head reflects on achievements ahead of retirement

The outgoing national head of the Hawks, Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya, has praised the unit’s work in dismantling various criminal syndicates during his seven-year tenure. As part of his final national tour, he bid farewell to Hawks members in …

Source: SABC News - Public Broadcaster
Published on Apr 14, 2025

UAE financial advisors seized opportunity in global crisis

One of the more memorable lines to come out of the global financial disaster in 2009 came from an American pundit: “Never let a serious crisis go to waste.” Hamad Al Mutawaa has obviously taken that advice to heart. He was at the centre of Dubai’s very own …

Source: The National News - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 14, 2025

In Zimbabwe, falling sick is a death sentence for the poor

Tendai Ruben Mbofana A few days ago, I received a heartbreaking message from a reader—one that left me both shattered and furious at the same time. His wife travelled to her rural home to bury her brother—just seven months after the painful loss of her …

Source: The Zimbabwean - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Isola Design Festival 2025 energises Milan with 'Conscious Objects' at Isola

At Isola Design Festival 2025’s new location, BasicVillage, the exhibition Conscious Objects illustrates the district’s overarching theme Design is Human with objects that embody an element of sentience. Conscious Objects, on view from April 7 - 13, 2025, …

Source: STIRworld - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Home Affairs launches high-tech border security measures to curb R100bn illicit trade

The Department of Home Affairs has introduced new technologies at the country's borders ahead of the Easter weekend. This was after Minister Leon Schreiber last week unveiled drone fleets and body-worn camera technology that would be rolled out by …

Source: IOL - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Africa needs innovative financing solutions to prevent health systems from collapsing, say experts

African health care leaders said innovative financing solutions will be essential to prevent the collapse of health systems on the continent, with the departure of donor aid funding creating a more important role for startups and public-private investments …

Source: Semafor - Neutral
Published on Apr 13, 2025

White Farmer Conundrum

The response to this has been mixed. It has been 25 years since the land grabs, with its violent and flawed implementation, that led to the disruption of agriculture and massive economic decline. In 2019, the Zimbabwean government declared an initiative to …

Source: The Zimbabwean - Indeterminate

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:07 GMT

RCP responds to polling revealing public support for action tackling tobacco, unhealthy food and alcohol use

The Royal College of Physicians has responded to new polling from The Health Foundation and Ipsos. The RCP has responded to polling from The Health Foundation and Ipsos revealing public support for the government taking action to tackle tobacco, unhealthy …

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Published on April 10, 2025 - 17:09 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Charges Five Suspects in Unlicensed Tobacco Scheme that Cost Californians $24 Million in Lost Tax ...

SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the grand jury indictment of five suspects for selling tobacco without a license and committing tax fraud that cost the state of California over $24 million in lost tax revenue. On March 14 …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

CDC Cuts Devastate State Quitlines & Efforts to Help Tobacco Users Quit, Leading to More Tobacco-Caused Disease & Death

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Massive job cuts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the elimination of CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) will dramatically reduce resources to help people …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 12:19 GMT

Mike Papantonio Calls Ultra-Processed Food Litigation the “Next Tobacco” at MTMP Spring 2025 Opening Session

The legendary mass torts attorney said UPFs will be "one of those mass torts that changes the world." LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an urgent opening session at the Mass Torts Made Perfect (MTMP) …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 18:47 GMT

RCP responds to polling revealing public support for action tackling tobacco, unhealthy food and alcohol use

The Royal College of Physicians has responded to new polling from The Health Foundation and Ipsos. The RCP has responded to polling from The Health Foundation and Ipsos revealing public support for the government taking action to tackle tobacco, unhealthy …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 02:18 GMT

Gatchalian Urges Unified Action from DOJ, BOC, BIR vs. Illicit Tobacco Trade Offenders

PHILIPPINES, April 3 - Press Release April 3, 2025 Gatchalian Urges Unified Action from DOJ, BOC, BIR vs. Illicit Tobacco Trade Offenders Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Department of Justice, the Bureau of Customs, and the Bureau of Internal Revenue to …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 15:55 GMT

Gutted Federal Tobacco Programs Will Cost Lives and Money

Federal Workers Arrived to Termination Notices, Eliminating One of the Highest Impact Federal Health Programs PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tobacco use, the leading cause of preventable death in the country, …

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Published on March 27, 2025 - 14:44 GMT

Growth Driver In The Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Market 2025:Impact Of Rising Tobacco Consumption On Health Risks

Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Get 20% off on Global Market Reports until March 31st! …

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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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