Timba case postponed to March 13
Timba’s defence lawyer, Tinashe Matiashe, cross-examined the complainant and another witness, challenging the State’s case on two key points.
By Tafadzwa Musiniwa
Mar. 11, 2026
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Timba ratchets up pressure amid 2030 Bill crackdown
Timba told NewsDay in an interview that he had hand delivered the letters to Mudenda, Chinomona and Mutamba.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Mar. 6, 2026
Proposed Constitutional amendments divide ex-CCC allies
Chibaya’s message warns those aligned to their faction against participating in WhatsApp groups bearing the DCP logo, saying such initiatives are not in line with Chamisa’s strategic direction.
By Nqobani Ndlovu and Brent Shamu
Mar. 6, 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
Zim tobacco sector now supporting 135 000 households
Matsvaire said growers’ earnings had risen significantly in 2025 and were expected to increase further this year.
By Concilia Mupezeni
Mar. 2, 2026
Inside the Tolrose mine saga
Witnesses allege that armed men disarmed security personnel, removed property and intimidated employees.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 25, 2026
TIMB approves new tobacco grading system
New symbols for poorly handled tobacco will also be introduced: Wet tobacco (BGRW / BGDW), Dry tobacco (BGRD / BGDD), and Soot (ST for rejection and DS for declared soot).
By Nhau Mangirazi
Feb. 17, 2026
Business seeks clarity on reserved sector policy
He said SMEs remained central to Zimbabwe’s economy, accounting for over 60% of employment and contributing more than 70% of GDP.
By Kirsty Sibanda
Feb. 13, 2026
Former banker Patterson Timba remanded in custody on US$5 million fraud charge
A former ReNaissance Financial Holdings group chief executive officer, Timba appeared before Magistrate Jessie Kufa and was remanded in custody to tomorrow for a bail ruling.
By Desmond Chingarande
Feb. 10, 2026
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Once beaten, twice shy: Industry tracks RBZ currency benchmarks
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By Concilia Mupezeni and Blessed Ndlovu
Mar. 8, 2026
