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WHO urges governments to ban tobacco flavours to protect youth
The WHO's urgent call to ban all flavours in tobacco products aims to protect youth from addiction and disease. Are governments ready to take action?
Tafelsig learners lead the way in tobacco and vaping awareness campaign
Tafelsig pupils were among 2 500 participants in a year-long campaign to learn about the dangers of tobacco use and vaping.
South Africa's SATTA demands government action against R28 billion illicit tobacco trade
SATTA urges South African authorities to take decisive action against the R28 billion illicit tobacco trade, which has significantly impacted the legal industry and resulted in substantial job losses.
New York attorney seeks hundreds of millions of dollars in 'vaping epidemic' case
A New York state investigation had found companies were marketing "highly addictive, candy- and fruit-flavored nicotine products to underage consumers.
Milan imposes outdoor limits on smoking
The Italian city of Milan on Wednesday began enforcing strict limits on smoking tobacco products to improve health outcomes and municipal air quality.
World No Tobacco Day: How tobacco fuels Peripheral Vascular Disease
Renowned Durban Vascular Surgeon Dr Vinesh Padayachy has seen first-hand the the damage tobacco causes on the human body through his fight against a critical yet often overlooked health issue—Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD).
Embrace innovation to end smoking faster
Leveraging the latest innovations and technological breakthroughs combined with regulation is crucial to safeguarding all citizens.
Sin Tax: Vaping, smoking and drinking will cost Mzansi much more - Budget 2024
Government said that it has proposed an increase on excise duties on alcoholic beverages by between 6. 7 and 7. 2% for 2024/25.
Three Reasons Why Smoke-free Products Will Replace Cigarettes
Adults who would otherwise continue smoking now have a range of feasible options to help them leave cigarettes behind
British American Tobacco refines its strategy to go smokeless
British American Tobacco, which sold 555 billion cigarettes last year, is now working towards a society where smokers migrate from cigarettes to smokeless alternatives.
Reinet net asset value drops despite BAT quarterly dividend windfall
After receiving €32 million in dividends from British American Tobacco (BAT) for the quarter to the end of December, Reinet invested €6m into its businesses, leaving its net asset value (NAV) per share marginally lower at €31. 5 compared with €31. 8 a year earlier.
Eastern Cape, it’s your turn to have your say on the proposed Tobacco Bill
With the Portfolio Committee on Health set to resume its public hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, Eastern Cape will be given a chance to have their say.
The Year in Review, 2023: The impact of illicit goods on SA and some significant successes
South Africa suffers losses of around R100 billion a year due to illicit trade and counterfeiting.
Reducing tobacco harm for public health
Growing support for tobacco harm reduction strategies and the impact on public health is growing amongst many nations.
Puff, puff PASS! Gauteng Liquor Traders Association slams Tobacco Bill
Public hearings were held in Gauteng last week where the majority of those in attendance rejected the bill.
Northern Cape police seize R7. 8 million worth of illicit cigarettes
The operations were executed in Kimberley, Kuruman, and Prieska.
South Africa suffers ‘staggering losses’ of around R100 billion a year due to illicit trade, counterfeiting
The South African Revenue Service (Sars) estimates that illicit trade costs the South African economy R100 billion annually.
Police confiscate R22 million worth of illicit cigarettes en route from Joburg to Cape Town
The illicit cigarettes were en route to a warehouse in Montague Gardens.
SA tobacco industry could lose close to 29 000 jobs due to Tobacco Control Bill – research
The research found that 35 991 tobacco industry jobs had already been lost between 2019 and last year, primarily due to the rapid growth of the illicit sector, which it said now made up 63% of cigarette sales.
Suspects found with R9. 6 million illicit cigarettes sentenced
Marshall Masiya, 32, and Oswald Raisi, 27, pleaded guilty to the charges brought against them.
Tobacco industry shoots down Tobacco Bill at Rustenburg hearing
Tobacco farmers opposed the Tobacco Bill at the public hearing in Rustenburg, stating that the bill will open up the illicit market of tobacco products.
High turnout at Tobacco Bill hearing in Rustenburg
A large number of people filed into the Rustenburg Civic Centre to participate in the Tobacco Bill public hearing.
Editor’s Note: Loose fags and incomparable Sinead
Hopefully a new generation will discover Sinead O’Connor's haunting Nothing Compares 2 U, after the troubled singer's death this week.
World No Tobacco Day: Tobacco’s negative impact on abdominal aortic aneurysms
Smokers who develop abdominal aortic aneurysms are likely to have larger aneurysms and are at a greater risk of rupturing than non-smokers.
Meet US Scientist Dr Gizelle Baker who’s on a mission to get more women involved in science
A renowned scientist from the US, Dr Gizelle Baker has a sit down with IOL to discuss the importance of more women entering into the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) sector.