Tobacco traders have cried out to the Presidency of Botswana to show them leniency regarding to the signing of the Tobacco Control Bill No.9 of 2021, which has already gone through parliament despite criticism and is said to have hard done the sector. Read more.
The government has said it will continue to make various efforts to attract investors from various companies to buy their tobacco products produced in various regions of the country.
Tobacco production in Zimbabwe is expected to grow by nearly 9% due to good rainfall in 2020/2021 agricultural season. Read more.
The government of Zimbabwe has announced the 60% foreign currency retention for the Tobacco farmers as they are approaching the harvest season and the opening of 2021 tobacco auction floors. Read more.
South African consumers will be paying more for general goods, as the increases in sin taxes and levies creates pressure on inflation in the second quarter of 2021.
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