The golden leaf still vital for economic growth: Govt
He said the industry was the cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s economy contributing more than 10% to the country’s GDP.
By Gracious Daniel
1h ago
BAT records massive drop in revenues amid currency volatility
In its third quarter report for the period ended September 30, 2024, BAT said Zimbabwe’s operating environment continues to be complex and uncertain.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Nov. 3, 2024
Farmers push for localisation of tobacco beneficiation
According to TIMB, the 2023/24 season was the maiden year of the programme and 5 319 tonnes of coal were procured translating to US$100 000 in savings.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga and Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Oct. 28, 2024
Tobacco firm fails to pay farmers for deliveries
The company took the crop from the farmers between February and March, and promised to pay the farmers within seven days.
By Staff Reporter
Oct. 20, 2024
TIMB sees rebound in tobacco production
According to preliminary data obtained from the Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency, the country has put 60 000 hectares of land under the crop.
By Rejoice Phiri and Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Oct. 17, 2024
Farmers confident as tobacco season begins
The government is currently working to increase processing and value addition of tobacco from two percent to more than 30% to boost earnings.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Oct. 10, 2024
Use recommended agrochemicals, Kutsaga tells tobacco farmers
The call for the use of approved agrochemicals comes as tobacco remains the country’s top exported agricultural product, generating hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
By Farming Reporter
Oct. 10, 2024
Logistics business drives TSL revenues
Propak Hessian, however, saw volumes at 27% below prior year cumulatively due to lower uptake of product by tobacco merchants as the national crop size declined.
By Melody Chikono
Sep. 18, 2024
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
