Chiwenga calls for fairness in tobacco trading

Tobacco production has rebounded from a slump which characterised the early years of the land reform programme. Zimbabwe produced a record 296 million kg last year.
By Melody Chikono Mar. 14, 2024

Drought hits tobacco output

The new system, Tsarwe added, would track the movement of the crop.
By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru Mar. 8, 2024

Timb establishes transporters framework

Zimbabwe had exported tobacco worth US$358 million in the period under review, compared to US$112,8 million realised in 2023.
By Belinda Chiroodza Feb. 29, 2024

Editorial Comment: Heads must roll after auditor general exposé

Zacc is feared to have lost money after it paid US$345 918 for 10 cars but had received only five at the time of the audit.
By The Standard Oct. 29, 2023

High time to enforce no delivery, no pay policy

In her report, acting Auditor-General Rheah Kujinga noted that there were 51 entities that had not yet submitted financial statements for audit.
By The Zimbabwe Independent Oct. 27, 2023

Coal facility excites tobacco farmers

To address fundamental production issues affecting sustainability and farmer viability, the three organisations have come up with a special coal facility for tobacco farmers.
By Belinda Chiroodza Oct. 19, 2023

Interview: Timb optimistic of achieving US$1,5 billion tobacco exports

Huge debts with contracting firms also push growers into side-marketing. The cost of production also pushes growers to side-marketing.
By Belinda Chiroodza Sep. 1, 2023

TIMB boss in sexual harassment storm

The damning allegations are contained in the female executive’s founding affidavit against her dismissal from TIMB on abuse of office charges.
By Staff Reporter Aug. 30, 2023

Let’s rethink tobacco funding model

For years now, farmers have been caught in a vicious cycle of taking out loans from tobacco companies to finance their operations
By Newsday Aug. 2, 2023