My mom was like Max. It was his thing.” Access to the parlor-like room, which is bedecked with clusters of woven chairs and a neon “cigars” sign, comes at a $3000 fee. In exchange, ...

In a small neon-lit factory in Maputo, a dozen workers are hand-rolling premium cigars intended for the global market, seemingly undisturbed by the pungent tobacco smell. Sitting at wooden benches ...

In a small, neon-lit factory in Maputo, southern Africa, a dozen workers are hand-rolling premium cigars intended for the global market, seemingly undisturbed by the pungent tobacco smell.