Natural heat powers Zim’s new tobacco revolution
As the first rays of sunlight pierce through the dry plains of Marula, a small settlement between Bulawayo and Plumtree, a transparent barn almost glows with trapped heat from the Matabeleland sun.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
1h ago
TIMB takes tobacco sales, biometric registration to Bulawayo
TIMB said the tobacco sales would run concurrently with the ongoing biometric registration programme for tobacco growers.
By Staff Reporter
May. 21, 2026
TIMB orders buyers to all auction floors amid pricing crisis
The directive comes amid low prices on the auction floors.
By Nhau Mangirazi
May. 19, 2026
TIMB suspends buyer over tobacco pricing storm
THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has suspended tobacco buyer Country-Agro International (Pvt) Ltd over alleged pricing irregularities,
By Concilia Mupezeni and Lisa Bangomwe
May. 5, 2026
Tobacco glut exposes big policy blind spot
Tobacco is being sold, but farmers are earning less per unit. At its core, this reflects a familiar economic reality.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Mar. 27, 2026
Tobacco earnings hit US$98m in 13 days
“In value terms, the crop has generated over US$98 million, which is a 32% increase from the prior season.”
By Nhau Mangirazi
Mar. 26, 2026
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
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
