TIMB sees rebound in tobacco production
According to preliminary data obtained from the Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency, the country has put 60 000 hectares of land under the crop.
By Rejoice Phiri and Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Oct. 17, 2024
Farmers confident as tobacco season begins
The government is currently working to increase processing and value addition of tobacco from two percent to more than 30% to boost earnings.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Oct. 10, 2024
TIMB chairperson Devenish granted bail
The objective was to improve tobacco productivity through viable production of Flue Cured Virginia tobacco of export quality and an increase in the size of the national crop.
By Rejoice Phiri
Aug. 27, 2024
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TIMB boss remanded in custody over US$539k loan
The duo was remanded in custody to today for bail application by Harare regional magistrate Sandra Mupindu.
By Desmond Chingarande
Aug. 26, 2024
Former TIMB boss acquitted in US$2mln fraud case
TIMB was to procure inputs, provide funds for capital expenditure, and disburse the inputs to small-scale tobacco farmers.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Aug. 23, 2024
Who will save the tobacco farmers?
Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development, Obert Jiri told a tobacco conference that the sector should be a $60
By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi
Jun. 21, 2024
Tobacco volumes down 27%
Zimbabwe this year projects to produce 235 million kg of tobacco, from a record harvest of 296 million kg last year.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jun. 20, 2024
Technology firm launches tobacco digital platform
The platform is meant to help farmers improve productivity and market their crop beyond Zimbabwe borders.
By Ropafadzo Makosi
May. 21, 2024
We must brace for forex shortages
This year, the country expects to produce 265 million kg of tobacco, from a record harvest of 296 million last year.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
May. 17, 2024
