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[Africa, Uganda] Young girls more prone to addiction
Research done in Uganda shows that the average Ugandan child starts smoking at the age of 13. In tobacco growing areas like Arua district, the initiation age is even lower, with some children taking to the habit at the age of nine.
May 15, 2013
The New Vision (ug)
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May 15, 2013 09:50
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[Africa, South Africa] BAT's Smokescreen
So how do ads aimed at dissuading people from buying illegal cigarettes promote cigarettes? It's subliminal, say the objectors, by telling people not to buy illegal cigarettes, BAT was fostering a positive attitude towards legal cigarettes. And, by using
May 13, 2013
Mondaq
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May 13, 2013 14:15
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[Africa, Nigeria] Anti-Tobacco Campaigners, Others Fault Proposed Ban On Smoking
PLAN by the Lagos State government to ban smoking in hotels, schools, night-clubs and so on was, at the weekend, faulted by both anti-tobacco campaigners as well as tobacco industry. Meeting at a public hearing, held at the Lagos State House of Assembly
May 12, 2013
The Guardian (Lagos, Nigeria)
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May 12, 2013 16:51
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[Africa] Commission says Malawi farmers need to grow more flue cured tobacco
The Tobacco Control Commission (TCC) has bemoaned the low production of flue cured tobacco and urged farmers in the country to improve in the next growing season.
May 9, 2013
MaraviPost.com (mw)
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May 9, 2013 15:26
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[Africa, Zimbabwe] 107 million kg tobacco sold to date
May 9, 2013
Zimbabwe Herald (zw)
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May 9, 2013 01:05
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[Africa, Zimbabwe] Zimra nets US$2,2m from tobacco
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority has collected US$2,2 million from the tobacco levy since the beginning of the tobacco-selling season this year, exceeding slightly its target by 7 percent. During the same period last year, US$1, 8 million was collected.
May 7, 2013
Zimbabwe Herald (zw)
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May 7, 2013 07:31
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[Africa, South Africa] E-cigarettes have to comply with medicines law
The Medicines Control Council (MCC) has refuted claims by electronic cigarette distributor Twisp that it does not have to comply with medicine-related laws, confirming that the product is subject to medical scheduling and can only be sold at pharmacies.
Apr 26, 2013
Health-E (za)
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May 6, 2013 19:12
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[Africa, Kenya] BAT eyes premium smokers to cut reliance on Sportsman
AT Kenya will now focus on the high-end cigarette market with its premier Dunhill brand to drive growth. The firm sold more than five billion cigarette sticks last year, with its flagship Sportsman brand accounting for more than half of total sale volumes
May 6, 2013
Business Daily Africa (The Nation) (ke)
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May 6, 2013 02:01
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[Africa, South Africa] Illegal smokes stolen from police station
Five men, including two police officers, have been arrested for stealing confiscated contraband cigarettes at the Zeerust police station, North West police said on Friday.
May 3, 2013
The Independent Online (IOL) / The Post (za)
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May 4, 2013 11:28
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[Africa, Nigeria] Minister Seeks Quick Passage Of Tobacco Bill
The Minister of State for health, Dr. Mohammed Pate has canvassed for the passage of Tobacco Bill as part of efforts to stem the increasing cases of high blood pressure in the country.
Apr 9, 2013
Channels Television (ng)
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May 2, 2013 13:20