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Reconfiguring the Zimbabwean SMEs’ value chains for global competitiveness

For decades, Zimbabwe’s economic narrative has been dominated by the giants: multinational miners, large-scale tobacco growers, and established manufacturers.

By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo 3h ago

Reconfiguring the Zimbabwean SMEs’ value chains for global competitiveness

Depressed tobacco sales expose farmers

His story reflects a broader crisis gripping Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector, where the once-lucrative “golden leaf” is increasingly burdened by global oversupply, low prices and mounting farmer debt.

By Nhau Mangirazi Apr. 13, 2026

Low prices, high input costs leave ‘golden leaf’ farmers swimming in poverty

Annually, he travels nearly 80km to Karoi town to sell his crop following the decentralisation of tobacco auction floors across the country.

By Nhau Mangirazi Apr. 2, 2026

Low prices, high input costs leave ‘golden leaf’ farmers swimming in poverty

Stakeholders demand tough anti-deforestation measures

Speaking after the indaba, Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association president George Seremwe emphasised the need for transparency and accountability in afforestation efforts.

By Nhau Mangirazi Mar. 2, 2026

Stakeholders demand tough anti-deforestation measures

Zim tobacco impresses analysts

Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association president George Seremwe applauded the farmers’ resilience approach in boosting the agricultural revolution in the country.

By Nhau Mangirazi Jan. 31, 2026

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