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
16h ago
Inside Zim’s US$1,2bn golden leaf industry
Today, Zimbabwe is Africa’s largest tobacco producer and among the top exporters globally, supplying high-quality flue-cured tobacco (raw leaf) to manufacturers across Asia and Europe.
By Kudakwashe Taimo
Mar. 13, 2026
TIMB records increase in tobacco deliveries
THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) says deliveries are increasing daily following protests by farmers over low prices.
By Obert Siamilandu
Mar. 13, 2026
Farmers reject low tobacco prices as Zimbabwe selling season opens
Zimbabwe’s 2026 tobacco marketing season opened amid discontent from farmers who rejected what they described as extremely low prices offered by buyers on the first day of sales.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Mar. 4, 2026
Stakeholders demand tough anti-deforestation measures
Speaking after the indaba, Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association president George Seremwe emphasised the need for transparency and accountability in afforestation efforts.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Mar. 2, 2026
TSF to pay tobacco farmers 30 minutes after sale
“I’m so happy and proud of the industry because TSF has announced to me today that our farmers will be paid within 30 minutes,” Haritatos said.
By Concilia Mupezeni
Mar. 1, 2026
Tobacco players call for afforestation levy ringfencing
TOBACCO farmers are calling for the afforestation levy to be ring-fenced, a move meant to ensure environmental sustainability and economic growth.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Feb. 28, 2026
Tobacco growers urged to adopt energy efficient curing solutions
In a statement, Kutsaga Research Station said the Gunny Barn, developed in collaboration with industry partners, is central to efforts to modernise tobacco curing systems.
By Pride Nyamupangedengu
Feb. 26, 2026
Return of tobacco global giant to Zim rattles sector
THE recent announcement that global tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PMI) is set to return to Zimbabwe has been met with mixed reactions.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Feb. 19, 2026
