How Zim smugglers are getting rich from SA’s cigarette ban
The ban on tobacco sales in SA is working out well for cigarette smugglers in Zimbabwe. A box of 50 cartons can net a profit of R4,000 in Musina — and more in Joburg
29 July 2020 - 06:00
In Zimbabwe, there’s a legend called “Wella”, who made R4m overnight.
People found out about his windfall after a video he posted on social media earlier this month went viral. In it, he’s showing off wads of R200 notes. Last week he was a nobody, he says, but now his wife will drive a R300,000 car...
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