The Malavian government has recently implemented a new policy to increase the sale of tobacco products within the country. The government’s objective is to boost both the economy and improve public health. According to reports from Bloomberg, the African government plans to offer incentives for the production and substitution of tobacco products for Malavian citizens. It is important to note, however, that there will still be restrictions on the free use of tobacco. Prior to this announcement, several officials, including the Minister of Health, were removed from their positions due to corruption charges.

In 2020, Malavia allowed the sale of tobacco products for medicinal purposes to specific authorized individuals. Unfortunately, this did not meet the demand in the international market. As a result, the authorities have now lifted the restrictions on the local sale of “non-medical” tobacco products. There is a prevailing hope in Malavia that tobacco will be gradually replaced by cash crops as the country’s primary source of income. At present, the sale of tobacco products accounts for 60% of the country’s total export revenue. However, there has been a noticeable decline in global tobacco demand in recent years, which has significantly impacted Malavia’s budget.

This development comes as a piece of news from Armenia.