We must brace for forex shortages
This year, the country expects to produce 265 million kg of tobacco, from a record harvest of 296 million last year.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
May. 17, 2024
Pests, diseases threaten tobacco sector
Data obtained from TIMB indicated that, in terms of value, tobacco sales fell by 11,02% to US$445,3 million, despite average price per kg increasing by 18,77% to US$3,56.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 16, 2024
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
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
