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
NCV tobacco sparks agricultural transformation in Matabeleland
Further strengthening the value chain, the region boasts a local tobacco sales floor, established through the collaboration of TIMB and Atlas Agri.
By RHYNE CHIKUNI
Feb. 18, 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
2026 tobacco marketing season opening date set
Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) chief executive officer Emmanuel Matsvaire confirmed the development, saying the industry was ready for the start of the selling season.
By Obert Siamilandu
Feb. 14, 2026
Surging import bill threatening the economy, Buy Zimbabwe warns
In tobacco, Buy Zimbabwe said scaling up cigarette and tobacco product manufacturing would allow Zimbabwe to capture more of the value chain.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Feb. 13, 2026
