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BAT calls on South Africa to reconsider tobacco billBAT calls on South Africa to reconsider tobacco bill
3-Feb-2004
British-American Tobacco (BAT) has presented a strong case to the South African government for the retention of duty-free tobacco sales, focusing on the economic and social impact any ban would have on the country.
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In its latest representations the company has argued that the bill, if passed, would negate the positive effects of tobacco sales within South Africa.
The bill, which would also outlaw
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(3-Dec-2003) - SOUTH AFRICA. South African operators have put their case before the country's government in a bid to stop proposals to ban the sale of tobacco in the country's duty-free outlets
(5-Nov-2003) - Leading tobacco suppliers have reacted with resolve to the South African government?s proposal to ban tobacco sales in duty-free.
(7-Jun-2004) - The South African Duty Free Working Group has persuaded the government against including a clause banning duty-free tobacco sales in its forthcoming Tobacco Bill
(4-Nov-2003) - By Jonathan BrownSOUTH AFRICA. Retailers and tobacco suppliers have pledged to fight South African proposals to outlaw duty-free tobacco sales, a move that could happen within months under plans to be put before parliament.
(2-Apr-2004) - As South Africa braces itself for general elections this month, the country's proposal to ban duty-free tobacco sales takes a back seat-for now
