Treasury releases funding to GMB to clear outstanding arrears
GMB said the funds were part of ongoing efforts to ensure timely payment to farmers and maintain confidence in the country’s grain marketing system.
By Pride Nyamupangedengu
8h ago
TIMB records increase in tobacco deliveries
THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) says deliveries are increasing daily following protests by farmers over low prices.
By Obert Siamilandu
Mar. 13, 2026
Farmers reject low tobacco prices as Zimbabwe selling season opens
Zimbabwe’s 2026 tobacco marketing season opened amid discontent from farmers who rejected what they described as extremely low prices offered by buyers on the first day of sales.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Mar. 4, 2026
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
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
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
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
Zim crude oil import bill set to fall
ZIMBABWE’S sunflower farming sector is set to receive a major boost through a contract farming programme spearheaded by a local seed company aiming to reduce the country’s crude oil import bill.
By Staff Reporter
Dec. 4, 2025
