Tobacco industry goes digital with biometric farmer registration system
The country is Africa’s leading tobacco-growing nation and the world’s fourth-largest producer after China, Brazil and India.
By Obert Siamilandu
Mar. 7, 2025
2025 tobacco marketing season opens
Tobacco is Zimbabwe’s top export crop and the second largest forex earner after gold.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Mar. 6, 2025
Don’t trade local currency component on parallel market, TIMB tells growers
Tobacco farmers will retain 70% of their proceeds in United States dollars and get the balance in local currency.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Mar. 3, 2025
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Zim losing millions in unprocessed tobacco exports
Economist Masimba Kuchera said Zimbabwe exported raw tobacco without adding value.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Feb. 27, 2025
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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
Feb. 23, 2025
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
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
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Golden leaf farmers threaten to withhold crop
Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association president George Seremwe said farmers were getting a raw deal.
By Nhau Mangirazi and Praise Nyamadzawo
Feb. 13, 2025
Kutsaga pushes for tobacco-resistant varieties
The golden leaf is country's second-largest export earner after gold and Kutsaga's commitment to innovation is crucial, particularly in the face of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.
By Lee Musaidzi
Feb. 11, 2025
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US$2,2 million payout to Chinese firm raises stink
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By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela
Mar. 7, 2025
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Foreign companies swoop on Zim for mergers
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By Mthandazo Nyoni and Freeman Makopa
Mar. 7, 2025
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Inside abandoned mega acquisitions...regulator explains tough stance on CBZ, ZB, FMHL deals
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Mar. 7, 2025
