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Over 20% of Cigarettes Consumed in Maghreb are Illicit- KPMG Study

Illicit cigarettes accounted for over 20% of consumption across the Maghreb region in 2016. However successful prevention strategies have resulted in a 24% decline since 2015, said the Amsterdam based professional service and auditing company KPMG in a recent study. The study, dubbed “Illicit Cigarette Trade in the Maghreb Region,” shows the 13 billion smuggled […]

Viability of planned Ugandan railway link to Kenya is questioned by analysts

Uganda has switched from a Chinese to a Turkish company to build a proposed $2 billion railway line linking its capital to the border with Kenya but analysts say Chinese investors poured doubt on the viability of the project. The proposed railway is designed to link up the capital city Kampala with one being built […]

Packaging Industry: Boxon reinforces its presence in Morocco in support of automotive supply chain

Swedish packaging company Boxon has announced its expansion in Morocco with a new office and warehouse to support the region’s rapidly growing automotive industry. This strategic move strengthens the company’s local presence, improves supply chain efficiency, and brings Boxon closer to its customers with faster deliveries. Starting early next year, Boxon pledges to provide customers […]