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[South Africa] BAT: Tobacco prices to go up in March

Smokers will feel the impact of the 2013 Budget on cigarette prices next month, British American Tobacco (BAT) SA said on Wednesday.
News24 (za)
added Feb 28, 2013 15:38
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[South Africa, Zimbabwe] SA now major export market for Zim tobacco

SOUTH Africa has displaced China as the dominant export market for Zimbabwean tobacco, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board has said. Information from the TIMB indicates that as at February 27, South Africa maintained the top
Zimbabwe Herald (zw)
added Feb 28, 2013 15:29
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[South Africa] R1.50 hike in cigarette prices

Although smokers are expected to pay around R1.50 more per pack of 20 cigarettes, experts believe this increase is insufficient to deter young people from taking up this unhealthy habit.
Health-E (za)
added Feb 26, 2013 14:27
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[South Africa] Nicotine patches removed from shelves

Laura Nel, spokeswoman for the company, said the registration of the new patches to the Medical Control Council (MCC) had not yet been approved. Nel said they had applied to the MCC last year and were awaiting a response.
The Independent Online (IOL) / The Post (za)
added Feb 18, 2013 10:32
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[South Africa] Pakistan Citizen arrested for being in possession of illicit cigarettes

On Wednesday the 13 February 2013 at about 09:20 Orkney Police arrested a 30-year-old Pakistan Citizen for allegedly being in possession of illicit cigarettes. Police received a tip off from members of the community about illegal cigarettes which are sol
South African Police Service (SAPS) (sa)
added Feb 15, 2013 10:00
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[South Africa] Smokers take more sick days

Smokers take on average three more sick days from work every year than non-smokers, according to a recent review published in the journal Addiction. ... Occupational Care South Africa (OCSA) estimated that productivity lost due to absenteeism cost the S
Health-E (za)
added Feb 14, 2013 14:03
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[Africa, Namibia, South Africa] A huff and a puff save money

The Tobacco Institute of Southern Africa, here represented by its CEO, Mr Francois van der Merwe signed a Memorandum of Understading with the Ministry of Finance to address the revenue loss that arises from cigarette smuggling. Short of saying the Minis
Namibia Economist (na)
added Feb 13, 2013 21:09
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[South Africa] Cancer myths dispelled

This year's theme for World Cancer Day on Monday February 4 focuses on repudiating the myths that surround cancer. Myth: Cancer is a disease of white people
The Independent Online (IOL) / The Post (za)
added Feb 13, 2013 14:10
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[South Africa] Big Tobacco has firm hold on Africa

The number of smokers in sub-Saharan Africa will double over the next 12 to 13 years unless anti-smoking policies are adopted. This is according to a recent article published in Polity that reviewed various studies ... South Africa, along with Mauritius
Health-E (za)
added Feb 12, 2013 17:21
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[South Africa] Rupert offloads big tobacco stake

In what might be regarded as evidence that the Rupert family is gradually distancing itself from tobacco, Reinet Investments sold off 5m shares in British American Tobacco (BAT) in late November and early December.
Financial Mail (za)
added Feb 5, 2013 17:52
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