Tobacco Volumes Surge
“Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector has produced and sold much more tobacco in 2026, but the sharp fall in prices has reduced total farmer earnings compared to 2025,” TIMB said.
By Obert Siamilandu
Jun. 8, 2026
Tobacco average selling price plunges 25%, hurts farmer earnings
“As at day 52, a total of 255,92 million kilogrammes of tobacco had been sold at an average price of US$2,54 per kilogramme,” the 2026 16th post-Cabinet briefing statement read.
By Staff Reporter
May. 28, 2026
Stalks neglect can cost farmers millions, TIMB warns
TIMB also said proper stalk destruction created a “dead period” where no living tobacco plants remain in fields.
By LESLEY KUFANDADA
May. 27, 2026
Natural heat powers Zim’s new tobacco revolution
As the first rays of sunlight pierce through the dry plains of Marula, a small settlement between Bulawayo and Plumtree, a transparent barn almost glows with trapped heat from the Matabeleland sun.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
May. 24, 2026
TIMB takes tobacco sales, biometric registration to Bulawayo
TIMB said the tobacco sales would run concurrently with the ongoing biometric registration programme for tobacco growers.
By Staff Reporter
May. 21, 2026
TIMB orders buyers to all auction floors amid pricing crisis
The directive comes amid low prices on the auction floors.
By Nhau Mangirazi
May. 19, 2026
TIMB suspends buyer over tobacco pricing storm
THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has suspended tobacco buyer Country-Agro International (Pvt) Ltd over alleged pricing irregularities,
By CONCILIA MUPEZENI and LISA BANGOMWE
May. 5, 2026
TIMB suspends buyer over tobacco pricing storm
THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has suspended tobacco buyer Country-Agro International (Pvt) Ltd over alleged pricing irregularities,
By CONCILIA MUPEZENI and LISA BANGOMWE
May. 5, 2026
Tobacco glut exposes big policy blind spot
Tobacco is being sold, but farmers are earning less per unit. At its core, this reflects a familiar economic reality.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Mar. 27, 2026
