No excuse for exhaling poison in public

The health evidence is overwhelming: second-hand smoke kills, causing cancers, heart disease and chronic lung illnesses.
By Newsday Aug. 26, 2025

Parly seeks ban on public smoking

He said the amendment to SI 264 should include high-traffic public areas such as towns, bus termini and markets as prohibited smoking zones.
By Tael Mudzingwa Aug. 25, 2025

TIMB rolls out biometric system for tobacco farmers

Matsvaire said biometric registration was a core TIMB strategy to strengthen accountability in the sector.
By Nhau Mangirazi Aug. 22, 2025

Zim-China Tobacco Expo set to ignite industry growth and forge stronger partnerships

Zimbabwe’s thriving tobacco industry is poised for a significant boost with the inaugural Zim-China Tobacco Expo, scheduled to take place from September 17 to 19 at the Rainbow Towers Hotel
By Admin Aug. 14, 2025

Trade figures shine, but fault lines persist

Zimbabwe’s export basket remains heavily skewed toward raw and semi-processed minerals. 
By The Zimbabwe Independent Aug. 8, 2025

Tobacco farmers demand indigenous tobacco policy

Addressing delegates at a conference in Harare recently, Zimbabwe Progressive Tobacco Growers Association president Mtandwa Mutasa bemoaned the lack of inclusion of indigenous farmers in the sector
By Nhau Mangirazi Aug. 5, 2025

Fake tobacco seeds flood market

Kutsaga Research Board head of genetics Francis Mukoyi confirmed reports of illicit seed sales, including unapproved old varieties and landraces labelled as Kutsaga hybrids.
By Nhau Mangirazi Jul. 31, 2025

Zim must stop exporting jobs

In the absence of this, tobacco may end up as another resource curse. 
By The Zimbabwe Independent Jul. 11, 2025

MukuruPay empowers Zimbabwe’s tobacco farmers with inclusive financial solutions

These persistent challenges underscore the urgent need for inclusive, tech-driven financial solutions to ensure farmers fully benefit from the industry’s growth.  
By Mthandazo Nyoni Jul. 2, 2025