TIMB sets new deadlines for licence application, renewals
Contractors must now renew or apply for buying licences by March 31, while the deadline for ‘A’ Class buying licences has been shifted to October 31 from January 31.
By Business Reporter
21h ago
TIMB sets license renewal deadlines
It further said the revisions to address critical challenges such as delayed input delivery and compliance issues that have historically disadvantaged farmers.
By Ruvimbo Mukubwa
Jan. 20, 2025
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
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
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
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
Pests, diseases threaten tobacco sector
Data obtained from TIMB indicated that, in terms of value, tobacco sales fell by 11,02% to US$445,3 million, despite average price per kg increasing by 18,77% to US$3,56.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 16, 2024
Chiwenga calls for fairness in tobacco trading
Tobacco production has rebounded from a slump which characterised the early years of the land reform programme. Zimbabwe produced a record 296 million kg last year.
By Melody Chikono
Mar. 14, 2024
