Parly must flex its muscles to halt TIMB chaos
The output will be a rebound from the 230,9 million kg recorded last year, which was lower than that of 2023 due to the El Nino-induced drought.
By Newsday
Mar. 25, 2025
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TIMB board hits turbulence, faces chop
The impending board dissolution follows reported differences between Lands and Agriculture minister Anxious Masuka and the board.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Mar. 24, 2025
ZimTrade to conduct outward seller mission to Malawi
Both countries are members of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa and the Southern African Development Community.
By Business Reporter
Mar. 20, 2025
Tobacco industry goes digital with biometric farmer registration system
The country is Africa’s leading tobacco-growing nation and the world’s fourth-largest producer after China, Brazil and India.
By Obert Siamilandu
Mar. 7, 2025
2025 tobacco marketing season opens
Tobacco is Zimbabwe’s top export crop and the second largest forex earner after gold.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Mar. 6, 2025
Don’t trade local currency component on parallel market, TIMB tells growers
Tobacco farmers will retain 70% of their proceeds in United States dollars and get the balance in local currency.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Mar. 3, 2025
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Zim losing millions in unprocessed tobacco exports
Economist Masimba Kuchera said Zimbabwe exported raw tobacco without adding value.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Feb. 27, 2025
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TIMB sets new pricing model ahead of tobacco selling season
In the past tobacco farmers have faced many challenges such as delayed payments, price volatility and illicit trading.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Feb. 23, 2025
TIMB disburses loans under ‘Stow Muhacha Co-operative’ initiative
Tobacco is Zimbabwe’s biggest foreign currency earner, through exports, in the agriculture sector.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Feb. 21, 2025
