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Global body cites PHL as regional leader in fight vs counterfeiting

THE Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (Tracit) has cited the Philippines as a “regional leader” in promoting domestic cooperation in the fight against counterfeiting, according to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). “The Philippines has emerged as a regional leader in promoting domestic cooperation, particularly in IP…

Counterfeit goods amount to 10% of SA economy

‘People cannot afford to buy legal stuff and are inevitably turning to the black market to find cheaper alternatives. The problem is they may find cheaper alternatives, but they may also get dangerous products for their own health,’ says Stefano Betti, vice president of the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade.

South Africa's illicit trade problem is out of control – but there's still time to turn this Titanic around

Pakistan’s underlying economic context incentivises illicit trade. It’s not much different in South Africa.

South Africa suffers 'staggering losses' of around R100 billion a year due to illicit trade, counterfeiting

'Price of alcohol ban that Dlamini-Zuma, Cele champion is poverty and misery'

The alcohol ban has injured the SA economy, with countless job losses and a growing illicited trade. Ivo Vegter weighs in on the matter.