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Monday, September 19, 2011

Alcohol, Tobacco Taxes to Go Up


CONCERNED by the high prevalence of non-communicable diseases, the Government is considering raising alcohol and tobacco taxes to finance the prevention and treatment of such conditions.

The move will push retail prices of the products upwards.

Speaking ahead of the United Nations High-Level Meeting on NCDs, which begins here today, Health and Child Welfare Minister Dr Henry Madzorera said he would present the proposals to Cabinet after the Summit. > > > > Read More