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‘Illegal tobacco trade still a problem’ 

Jump to full article: Zambia Daily Mail (zm), 2010-03-12
Author: CYNTHIA MWALE

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BRITISH American Tobacco (BAT) Zambia Plc says illegal trade in cigarettes is still a challenge for the industry.

And BAT recorded an increased turnover of K235.9 billion last year from K203 billion in 2008.

BAT finance director Benedict Mwila said this in summary results for the year ended December 31, 2009.

Mr Mwila says illicit trade, mainly from neighbouring countries, still remains a problem for the cigarette industry.

He, however, says positive strides have been made by stakeholders to address the concern.

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