This story is part of a series, Plant Curious, exploring scientific studies that challenge the way you view plantlife. While there is little evidence for tobacco being inherently medicinal ...

A new multimillion-dollar tobacco waste processing plant in Harare, backed by an Indian investor, is set to significantly boost the country's economy and provide additional income for farmers. The ...

Tobacco kills 8 million people worldwide every year, but imagine if it could be used to make medicine. The idea isn't unheard of—tobacco has been used as a herbal medicine in the past.

The Chairman of the Tobacco Stakeholders in Chunya District, Mbeya Region, Cuthberth Mwinuka, has urged tobacco farmers to ...

Tobacco became a panacea in 16th century Europe, prescribed for almost everything. The most bizarre application, however, would probably be as a cure for symptoms of drowning in the 18th century.

In 2010, BAT Kenya diversified into the export of semi-processed tobacco after investing Sh350 million in a processing plant to increase its revenue sources. It serves nearly 15 countries from the ...