High excise taxes on alcohol could backfire

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National Liquor Traders weigh in on potential pitfalls if large excise taxes are to be levied against the alcohol industry. Are luxury goods stocks still worth investing in? And why an expert says a fundamental shift beyond simply hiking Vat is needed to address budget shortfalls.

11 Mar 6AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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