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
Matsvaire appointed TIMB CEO
Zimbabwe Tobacco Farmers and Growers Association president George Seremwe applauded Matsvaire’s appointment, saying it adds value to TIMB.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Jun. 17, 2025
Tobacco crop under threat from fungal disease
TRB plant pathologist Mike Maranda said the board was working on several interventions to reduce the impact of the disease.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Apr. 25, 2025
Matabeleland South props up tobacco production
TIMB acting chief executive Emmanuel Matsvaire said the regional presence would drastically reduce the distance farmers travel, lowering costs and increasing access to markets.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Apr. 23, 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
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
Hunt now on for new TIMB boss
THE hunt for a new Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB) chief executive officer (CEO) is now on after the post was advertised recently.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Feb. 15, 2025
TIMB chairperson Devenish granted bail
The objective was to improve tobacco productivity through viable production of Flue Cured Virginia tobacco of export quality and an increase in the size of the national crop.
By Rejoice Phiri
Aug. 27, 2024
