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TIMB sets new pricing model ahead of tobacco selling season

In the past tobacco farmers have faced many challenges such as delayed payments, price volatility and illicit trading.
By Ashton Ndakusiya 9h ago

TIMB disburses loans under ‘Stow Muhacha Co-operative’ initiative

Tobacco is Zimbabwe’s biggest foreign currency earner, through exports, in the agriculture sector.
By Ashton Ndakusiya Feb. 21, 2025

OK says it has begun restocking shops

OK said it was confident of restoring normal stocking levels before the closure of the current financial year.
By Business Reporter Feb. 17, 2025

Hunt now on for new TIMB boss

THE hunt for a new Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB) chief executive officer (CEO) is now on after the post was advertised recently.
By Nhau Mangirazi Feb. 15, 2025

Flipside of corruption: when thousands of anti-graft officials in China end up becoming corrupt

In recent days, this can be seen in the case of Yang Wei, the chief designer of China’s first stealth fighter, the J-20, or rocket expert Hao Zhaoping.
By Thesingaporepost.com Feb. 11, 2025

Zim registers growth in tobacco farmers

The major tobacco growing regions of Mashonaland Central (36,2%), Mashonaland West (34,5%), and Manicaland (16%) account for over 86% of the growers.
By Nhau Mangirazi Feb. 5, 2025

Local pig industry failing to compete regionally, internationally

Zimbabwe’s pig industry plays a crucial role in the country’s agricultural sector, supplying pork to butcheries, supermarkets and individual consumers.
By Ashton Ndakusiya Jan. 30, 2025

Fresh delays to pharmaceutical sector bailout

The Pharmaceutical Revolving Fund will recapitalise local pharmaceutical manufacturers, operating at half of their capacities.
By Ashton Ndakusiya Jan. 29, 2025

TIMB sets new deadlines for licence application, renewals

Contractors must now renew or apply for buying licences by March 31, while the deadline for ‘A’ Class buying licences has been shifted to October 31 from January 31.
By Business Reporter Jan. 21, 2025