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Tshabangu vows fresh CCC purge
He said the restructuring would extend beyond the National Assembly to senators and local authority representatives to ensure office bearers were aligned with the party’s political direction.
By Miriam Mangwaya
2h ago
Zimbabwe tobacco sales hit record 357mln kg but low prices haunt farmers
“As at 31 July 2026, 357,120,078 kilograms of tobacco had been sold, surpassing the 355 million kilograms produced in 2025,” the board said.
By Donald Nyandoro
6h ago
Sulu steals the show at Zimfest UK
The Sean Timba hitmaker also commended the organisers for maintaining high standards over the years.
By Staff Reporter
Jul. 28, 2026
Timber firm faces eviction from Thorngrove premises
At the heart of the dispute is property at No 9 Welbeck Road, Thorngrove, Bulawayo, a site the timber firm has occupied for years without a valid lease from the current owner.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 26, 2026
Tobacco boom leaves farmers in the dust
This decline has wiped out the gains from increased production, leaving farmers with roughly US$106,8 million less in collective earnings than the previous season.
By Sharon Zebra
Jun. 18, 2026
CAB3: Outrage over Chivayo ‘bribes’
Responding to questions from NewsDay Weekender, Tshabangu’s spokesperson, Nqobizitha Mlilo, dismissed concerns over the gifts and rewards.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Jun. 12, 2026
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
