Smoke Screen Podcast: BAT, bribes and spies in the tobacco industry

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The South African tobacco industry has had its share of problems over the years, but they're nothing compared to what's now occurring. The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, based in the UK, has had a team looking into activity in the local industry for the last 18 months. They've come up with a series, called Smoke Screen - which is available as a podcast. Listen in on a snippet from the podcast, followed by Alec Hogg discussing the tobacco industry (and podcast) with James Ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Oct 2021 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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