Africa: TECHNOVATION 2025 Main Event Story – Society Is Ready for the Smoke-Free Shift, But Regulation Is Slow

Africa: TECHNOVATION 2025 Main Event Story – Society Is Ready for the Smoke-Free Shift, But Regulation Is Slow

For over 30 years, Philip Morris International (PMI) has been innovating by exploring ways to commercialise less harmful alternatives to combustible cigarettes. Ten years ago, the company embarked on an ambitious journey to revolutionise public health by developing and promoting science-based alternatives to traditional cigarette smoking. The goal was simple yet transformative: to create a smoke-free…

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Africa: TECHNOVATION 2025 Main Event Story – Society Is Ready for the Smoke-Free Shift, But Regulation Is Slow

Africa’s Growth Still Too Slow to Tackle Poverty

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is showing signs of resilience, with growth projected to reach 3.8 percent in 2025, up slightly from 3.5 percent last year, according to the World Bank’s latest Africa’s Pulse report released Tuesday. The report attributes the improvement to easing inflation and a modest recovery in investment, even as the region grapples with…

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Why let your operations slow you down?

Why let your operations slow you down?

Junaid Hussain, head of digital services support at Ricoh South Africa. In an economy as complex and constrained as South Africa’s, businesses don’t always have the luxury of expansion. When margins are tight and costs are rising, growth depends on how efficiently companies use what they already have. Operational efficiency has become one of the…

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Africa: TECHNOVATION 2025 Main Event Story – Society Is Ready for the Smoke-Free Shift, But Regulation Is Slow

Africa: PMI Worried With Slow Adoption of New Smoking Technologies in Africa

New smoking technologies, which include e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, are playing a significant role in reducing harm among nicotine consumers worldwide, potentially lowering the risks of smoking-related diseases. However, these technologies often face skepticism and resistance due to concerns about their long-term health effects, triggering their slow uptake in most African countries, particularly in…

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