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South Africa’s Vape Tax: A Cloudy Future for the Booming Industry

May 3, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off

In June 2023, South Africa will impose a flat excise duty of R2.90/ml on nicotine substitutes, including vaping products. This tax has been anticipated since finance minister Enoch Godongwana announced it in his 2022 budget […]

Swap to Stop: A Bold New Plan to Snuff Out Cigarettes

April 17, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off

In a world-first initiative, one million smokers in England will be encouraged to trade cigarettes for vapes in the innovative ‘swap to stop’ program. The aim is to boost public health and slash smoking rates […]