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
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
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Zim mineral sales top US$3,4bn in 2025
CUMULATIVE mineral sales for last year topped budgeted targets by 6% to US$3,4 billion, driven by a rebound in key commodity prices, a new report shows.
By Business Reporter
Feb. 4, 2026
Gold rally: No to social media displays of excess
At a time when the economy is on its knees — and ordinary families are struggling to put food on the table, regardless of official spin — this windfall matters.
By Shame Makoshori
Jan. 30, 2026
TIMB predicts increased production
According to official data, farmers planted more than 162 000 hectares of tobacco this season, up from about 114 000 hectares in the previous planting cycle.
By Brent Shamu
Jan. 15, 2026
Zim eyes homegrown grains to cut US$2bn import bill
With Zimbabwe spending over US$2 billion a year on imported grains and oilseeds, officials argue that domestic production could meet much of the demand.
By Simbarashe Sithole
Jan. 12, 2026
TIMB in quality push as tobacco harvest kicks off
THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has urged tobacco farmers to harvest only mature leaves and strictly adhere to recommended handling and curing procedures to minimise losses
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jan. 7, 2026
Marketing collateral and entrepreneurship
The Pan-African entrepreneurs should appreciate that marketing collateral is one of the vital cogs in unlocking entrepreneurial competitiveness due to the following reasons:
By Tabani Moyo and Farai Chigora
Dec. 21, 2025
Government thuggery is funding wrong priorities
The currency itself is partly anchored on non-payment of domestic debt. The likely escape route will be yet another premature currency shift that destroys value for all.
By Brian Sedze
Dec. 16, 2025
