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Police pounce on Timba again

Two truckloads of riot police descended at a house in Mzari low density area and disrupted the meeting being chaired by Mashonaland West provincial chairperson Ralph Magunje.
By Nunurai Jena Feb. 16, 2025

Tobacco sector struggles to stay afloat

Tsarwe noted that another critical issue facing tobacco growers was the challenge of receiving timely payments for their sales. 
By Lee Musaidzi Feb. 14, 2025

Zim targets 300m kg tobacco output in 2025

On January 10, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board reported that 120 106ha of tobacco had been cultivated.
By Lee Musaidzi Feb. 9, 2025

In 2024, Zimbabwe authorities undermined democracy

Impunity for the ruling party Zanu PF violence, intimidation, harassment, and repression against opposition members and civil society activists restricted civic and political space.
By Human Rights Watch Jan. 19, 2025

Zim reports record tobacco sales

According to the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB), 243,3 million kilogrammes of tobacco had been exported by December 27, generating US$1,39 billion.
By Nqobizwe Thebe Jan. 16, 2025

Welshman riding on my coattails: Timba

The High Court on Wednesday granted Ncube’s CCC faction an application for an interdict to stop Tshabangu from making appointments in Parliament on behalf of the party.
By Miriam Mangwaya Jan. 10, 2025

High Court floors Tshabangu

Ncube wanted Tshabangu stopped from redeploying and reshuffling the party’s representatives in Parliament.
By Nqobani Ndlovu Jan. 9, 2025

Destruction of tobacco seedbeds postponed

Considering these challenges TIMB advocated for growers and Masuka has extended the deadline to January 15, 2025.
By Staff Reporter Jan. 5, 2025

Opposition to unite against Zanu PF: Timba

Timba is the leader of a CCC faction that is sympathetic to former party leader Nelson Chamisa.
By Miriam Mangwaya Jan. 4, 2025