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A look at market concentration in Zim

Competitive markets represent the opposite of concentrated ones. T

By Kevin Tutani 23h ago

Inside Zim’s US$1,2bn golden leaf industry

Today, Zimbabwe is Africa’s largest tobacco producer and among the top exporters globally, supplying high-quality flue-cured tobacco (raw leaf) to manufacturers across Asia and Europe.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Mar. 13, 2026

Inside Zim’s US$1,2bn golden leaf industry

Swift action crucial as global conflict rattles Zim markets

Zimbabweans are once again feeling the strain as fuel prices shoot up to some of the highest levels in southern Africa.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Mar. 13, 2026

Swift action crucial as global conflict rattles Zim markets

TIMB records increase in tobacco deliveries

THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) says deliveries are increasing daily following protests by farmers over low prices.

By Obert Siamilandu Mar. 13, 2026

TIMB records increase in tobacco deliveries

African mass markets as platforms for addressing hunger and malnutrition

Depending on the production area and location, African territorial mass markets can aggregate more than 100 commodities into a food basket made up of diverse foods.

By Charles Dhewa Mar. 11, 2026

African mass markets as platforms for addressing hunger and malnutrition

Afreximbank tops African capital markets league tables

The rankings highlight Afreximbank’s leadership in structuring debt solutions and attracting capital from a wide pool of investors both within and outside Africa.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Mar. 5, 2026

Afreximbank tops African capital markets league tables

Farmers reject low tobacco prices as Zimbabwe selling season opens

Zimbabwe’s 2026 tobacco marketing season opened amid discontent from farmers who rejected what they described as extremely low prices offered by buyers on the first day of sales.

By Nhau Mangirazi Mar. 4, 2026