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Matsvaire appointed TIMB CEO

Zimbabwe Tobacco Farmers and Growers Association president George Seremwe applauded Matsvaire’s appointment, saying it adds value to TIMB.

By Nhau Mangirazi Jun. 17, 2025

TIMB spearheads menstrual hygiene for rural learners

TIMB chief finance officer Willard Zidyambanje said the intervention fell under the social pillar of the board’s ESG framework, with a focus on uplifting

By Ashton Ndakusiya Jun. 10, 2025

TIMB spearheads menstrual hygiene for rural learners

TIMB moves to protect tobacco curing source

Tobacco curing involves drying harvested leaves using controlled heat over several days.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Jun. 4, 2025

TIMB moves to protect tobacco curing source

TIMB biometric system simplifies grower registration, boosts security

Growers across the country have largely welcomed the biometric registration process, citing enhanced security and fewer cases of identity theft at the contract and auction floors.

By Munashe Nyuke May. 12, 2025

TIMB biometric system simplifies grower registration, boosts security

Lower tobacco prices worry Zimbabwe farmers

The new tobacco marketing season opened with prices ranging from US$1,59 per kilogramme for the lowest tobacco grade to US$4,65 per kilogramme for the highest grade.

By Blessed Ndlovu May. 11, 2025

Lower tobacco prices worry Zimbabwe farmers

Matabeleland South props up tobacco production

TIMB acting chief executive Emmanuel Matsvaire said the regional presence would drastically reduce the distance farmers travel, lowering costs and increasing access to markets.

By Nhau Mangirazi Apr. 23, 2025

Matabeleland South props up tobacco production

Inaugural China-Zim Tobacco Expo on the cards

The expo was conceived following engagements between TIMB and AEA Association officials at the 2024 China International Import Expo in Shanghai.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Apr. 15, 2025

Inaugural China-Zim Tobacco Expo on the cards

Tobacco farmers enjoy huge profits

The country’s tobacco export earnings hit a record US$1,3 billion in 2024, marking a second consecutive year above US$1 billion.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Apr. 14, 2025

CCC politicians face ‘blacklist’ over #ED2030 campaign

Linda Masarira, president of the Labour, Economists and African Democrats party, has expressed concerns over attempts to amend the Constitution to extend Mnangagwa’s term beyond 2028.

By Takudzwa Munemo Apr. 12, 2025