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TIMB’s biometric revolution: A game-changer for Zimbabwe’s tobacco industry
This facilitates fraud-free grower identification and verification throughout the entire value chain for account adjustments, contract input collection, stop orders, insurance and sales.
By Rhyne Chikuni Mar. 10, 2025
TIMB’s biometric revolution: A game-changer for Zimbabwe’s tobacco industry

Preparations advance for Zim-China Tobacco Expo
PREPARATIONS for the inaugural Zimbabwe-China Tobacco Expo are at an advanced stage, with China Tobacco International leading global delegations to Harare.
By Rhyne Chikuni Sep. 29, 2025
Preparations advance for Zim-China Tobacco Expo

Zimbabwe breaks tobacco production record, farmers earn over US$1bn
Behind this success is a quiet, but powerful transformation in the way tobacco is grown in Zimbabwe. 
By Rhyne Chikuni Oct. 9, 2025
Zimbabwe breaks tobacco production record, farmers earn over US$1bn

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