Zimbabwe-China to share new tobacco future

“This business forum will help us to change that narrative.  
By Tatenda Kunaka Oct. 9, 2025

Zimbabwe breaks tobacco production record, farmers earn over US$1bn

Behind this success is a quiet, but powerful transformation in the way tobacco is grown in Zimbabwe. 
By Rhyne Chikuni Oct. 9, 2025

BATZ’s US$16,35m blocked funds slashed to just US$475

TOBACCO firm, British American Tobacco Zimbabwe (BATZ) has seen its long-standing blocked funds of US$16,35 million virtually wiped out after successive currency conversions
By Chen Williams Oct. 2, 2025

Preparations advance for Zim-China Tobacco Expo

PREPARATIONS for the inaugural Zimbabwe-China Tobacco Expo are at an advanced stage, with China Tobacco International leading global delegations to Harare.
By Rhyne Chikuni Sep. 29, 2025

Smart agriculture: The backbone of golden leaf production boost

About 80km north of the farming town of Karoi, small-scale farmers are facing realities of environmental degradation of trees which are mainly used for tobacco curing.
By Nhau Mangirazi Sep. 27, 2025

New tobacco grading system on the cards

The committee seeks to simplify the current, extensive classification by developing a streamlined framework.
By Nhau Mangirazi Sep. 16, 2025

No excuse for exhaling poison in public

The health evidence is overwhelming: second-hand smoke kills, causing cancers, heart disease and chronic lung illnesses.
By Newsday Aug. 26, 2025

Parly seeks ban on public smoking

He said the amendment to SI 264 should include high-traffic public areas such as towns, bus termini and markets as prohibited smoking zones.
By Tael Mudzingwa Aug. 25, 2025

TIMB rolls out biometric system for tobacco farmers

Matsvaire said biometric registration was a core TIMB strategy to strengthen accountability in the sector.
By Nhau Mangirazi Aug. 22, 2025