Reconfiguring the Zimbabwean SMEs’ value chains for global competitiveness
For decades, Zimbabwe’s economic narrative has been dominated by the giants: multinational miners, large-scale tobacco growers, and established manufacturers.
By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo
Apr. 26, 2026
Reconfiguring the Zimbabwean SMEs’ value chains for global competitiveness
For decades, Zimbabwe’s economic narrative has been dominated by the giants: multinational miners, large-scale tobacco growers, and established manufacturers.
By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo
Apr. 26, 2026
Depressed tobacco sales expose farmers
His story reflects a broader crisis gripping Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector, where the once-lucrative “golden leaf” is increasingly burdened by global oversupply, low prices and mounting farmer debt.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Apr. 13, 2026
Low prices, high input costs leave ‘golden leaf’ farmers swimming in poverty
Annually, he travels nearly 80km to Karoi town to sell his crop following the decentralisation of tobacco auction floors across the country.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Apr. 2, 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
Zim tobacco impresses analysts
Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association president George Seremwe applauded the farmers’ resilience approach in boosting the agricultural revolution in the country.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Jan. 31, 2026
Tobacco farmers demand indigenous tobacco policy
Addressing delegates at a conference in Harare recently, Zimbabwe Progressive Tobacco Growers Association president Mtandwa Mutasa bemoaned the lack of inclusion of indigenous farmers in the sector
By Nhau Mangirazi
Aug. 5, 2025
Zim, Philippines forge tobacco pact
Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association president George Seremwe said farmers would benefit from such visits through cross-pollination of ideas.
By Nhau Mangirazi
May. 10, 2025
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Golden leaf farmers threaten to withhold crop
Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association president George Seremwe said farmers were getting a raw deal.
By Nhau Mangirazi and Praise Nyamadzawo
Feb. 13, 2025
