Tobacco average selling price plunges 25%, hurts farmer earnings
“As at day 52, a total of 255,92 million kilogrammes of tobacco had been sold at an average price of US$2,54 per kilogramme,” the 2026 16th post-Cabinet briefing statement read.
By Staff Reporter
May. 28, 2026
Stalks neglect can cost farmers millions, TIMB warns
TIMB also said proper stalk destruction created a “dead period” where no living tobacco plants remain in fields.
By Lesley Kufandada
May. 27, 2026
Side-marketing hits sesame sector
The joint operation targets a smuggling syndicate moving the crop to Mozambique through illegal border points, particularly in Mbire district.
By Nhau Mangirazi
May. 27, 2026
Smuggling, sidemarketing rock sesame sector
“They have nothing to lose because they did not sponsor production. We are in a war with these buyers.”
By Nhau Mangirazi
May. 26, 2026
Pick n Pay flags Zim retail risks
The group accounts for the investment under the equity method in accordance with IAS 28 (Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures).
By Tatira Zwinoira
May. 26, 2026
Why rising US bond yields are pulling down stocks — and what it means for you
If you have been watching the US stock market over the past week, you may have noticed something that feels a bit off.
By Isaac Jonas
May. 24, 2026
Natural heat powers Zim’s new tobacco revolution
As the first rays of sunlight pierce through the dry plains of Marula, a small settlement between Bulawayo and Plumtree, a transparent barn almost glows with trapped heat from the Matabeleland sun.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
May. 24, 2026
Diamonds lose sparkle as global crash batters Zimbabwe exports
The agency’s statistics showed diamond exports plunging 29% to US$21,55 million during the period.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 22, 2026
Push for community-led climate action as carbon market opportunity
This comes as Zimbabwe has in recent years faced recurring droughts, erratic rainfall patterns and rising temperatures, worsening water shortages and
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
May. 21, 2026
