Why Nigeria needs a huge tobacco tax hike to curb smoking: Smoking is a major public health threat. ShutterstockCigarette sales in most African countries are going up all the time. But smoking rates are much lower than in high-income countries. Because of these comparatively lower smoking prevalence rates – combined with the urgent need to address infectious diseases – tobacco … [Read more...] about Why Nigeria needs a huge tobacco tax hike to curb smoking | The Conversation
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Nigeria isn’t doing enough to reduce tobacco use. Here’s why | The Conversation
Nigeria isn't doing enough to reduce tobacco use. Here's why: Because of its size, Nigeria has the potential to boost the global anti-tobacco movement. ShutterstockTobacco remains the biggest public health threat, killing more than seven million people globally every year. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised progress in Nigeria, but concerns remain about … [Read more...] about Nigeria isn’t doing enough to reduce tobacco use. Here’s why | The Conversation
SICK Automation increases product traceability for tobacco manufacturer
SICK Automation increases product traceability for tobacco manufacturer: The Lector 620 Professional image-based barcode reader ensures the plant has technologically up-to-date unit level traceability on all product elements. This helps achieve increased product traceability and improved quality control. SICK Automation South Africa (SICK), one of the country’s leading sensor … [Read more...] about SICK Automation increases product traceability for tobacco manufacturer
British American Tobacco bought the Mandela Legacy Canvas
British American Tobacco bought the Mandela Legacy Canvas: A MyJHB.co.za selected Nelson Mandela Museum video for you: Three years after the death of Madiba thousands commit to spend 67 minutes of their time doing good to others. At Mthatha in the Eastern Cape where he was born hundreds have prepared to participate in several activities to mark this day and to also make the … [Read more...] about British American Tobacco bought the Mandela Legacy Canvas
SA News: REFILE-FEATURE-In hunt for clean jet fuel, South Africa swaps tobacco for weeds
REFILE-FEATURE-In hunt for clean jet fuel, South Africa swaps tobacco for weeds: CAPE TOWN, June 27 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - When a South African Airways Boeing 737 took off from O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg two years ago, headed for Cape Town, it was powered by an unusual fuel: tobacco. South Africa hasn’t ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: REFILE-FEATURE-In hunt for clean jet fuel, South Africa swaps tobacco for weeds
