TIMB embarks on sustainability drive
Tobacco remains Zimbabwe's top exported crop.
By Melody Chikono
Oct. 25, 2024
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
Officials nabbed for stealing wheat
Prosecutor Carson Kundiona opposed bail stating that the accused persons were likely to abscond trial and interfere with witnesses.
By Simbarashe Sithole
Oct. 13, 2024
Govt raids shops over imitations
Senior agricultural economist Simbarashe Masanga said the smuggled goods were exposing consumers to health risks as they are not tested and certified by the respective bodies.
By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru and Blessed Ndlovu
Oct. 11, 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
Respect State House, Mr President
The State House is a government institution, not a party venue.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Sep. 20, 2024
Cottco fails to remit US$430K union fees
According to a letter addressed to Cottco acting chief executive Rockie Mutenha, the trade union is accusing the employer of failing to remit the fees deducted from their salaries.
By Jairos Saunyama
Sep. 14, 2024
GMB rolls out silo construction project
This project seeks to increase the nation’s strategic grain reserves from the current capacity of about 750 000 metric tonnes to 1,5 million metric tonnes.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Sep. 4, 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
