Tobacco - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Tobacco

Low prices, high input costs leave ‘golden leaf’ farmers swimming in poverty

Annually, he travels nearly 80km to Karoi town to sell his crop following the decentralisation of tobacco auction floors across the country.

By Nhau Mangirazi Apr. 2, 2026

Low prices, high input costs leave ‘golden leaf’ farmers swimming in poverty

Fuel price hike worsens food crisis for vulnerable Zimbos

Fews Net warned that without sustained improvements, many families will continue to struggle to meet both their food and non-food needs in the months ahead.

By Lesley Kufandada Apr. 2, 2026

Fuel price hike worsens food crisis for vulnerable Zimbos

Tobacco glut exposes big policy blind spot

Tobacco is being sold, but farmers are earning less per unit. At its core, this reflects a familiar economic reality.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Mar. 27, 2026

Tobacco glut exposes big policy blind spot

Tobacco earnings hit US$98m in 13 days

“In value terms, the crop has generated over US$98 million, which is a 32% increase from the prior season.”

By Nhau Mangirazi Mar. 26, 2026

Tobacco exports surge 62% on strong global demand

At an average export price of US$6,68 per kilogramme, the shipments are estimated to have generated at least US$488,18 million so far.

By Farming Reporter Mar. 26, 2026

Tobacco exports surge 62% on strong global demand

Tobacco sales hit US$74m as deliveries surge

Premier Tobacco Auction Floor market analyst Sam Garaba said although the season initially was characterised by price fluctuations, the market was beginning to stabilise.

By Brent Shamu Mar. 26, 2026

Tobacco sales hit US$74m as deliveries surge

TIMB pushes fair play as tobacco sales surge

Zimbabwe’s tobacco regulator has called for stricter ethical standards across the industry as the 2026 marketing season records a strong surge in sales.

By Nhau Mangirazi Mar. 24, 2026

TIMB pushes fair play as tobacco sales surge

TSL focuses on efficiency after strong Q1 performance

Herbicide volumes rose 361% due to heightened weed-management needs, while insecticide volumes were up 9% on increased demand for fall armyworm control.

By Business Reporter Mar. 19, 2026

TSL focuses on efficiency after strong Q1 performance

2030 agenda: Billionaire targeted in ‘extortion’ plot

The billionaire, whose business portfolio spans tobacco, mining, construction, and logistics, reportedly employs over 30 000 people and has investments valued at more than US$1 billion.

By Staff Reporter Mar. 15, 2026