Tobacco average selling price plunges 25%, hurts farmer earnings
“As at day 52, a total of 255,92 million kilogrammes of tobacco had been sold at an average price of US$2,54 per kilogramme,” the 2026 16th post-Cabinet briefing statement read.
By Staff Reporter
7h ago
Stalks neglect can cost farmers millions, TIMB warns
TIMB also said proper stalk destruction created a “dead period” where no living tobacco plants remain in fields.
By Lesley Kufandada
May. 27, 2026
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
May. 24, 2026
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
ZRP in crime awareness blitz at tobacco auction floors
That mix creates opportunity for legitimate trade and for predatory crime. Stock theft spikes as farmers move cattle and equipment.
By Nhau Mangirazi
May. 20, 2026
Stanbic Bank expands remote branches for tobacco season
He said the facilities would also save time and transport costs for farmers operating in remote areas.
By Business Reporter
May. 20, 2026
Zimplow upbeat as agriculture, mining lift outlook
Zimplow operates several subsidiaries across agricultural equipment, mining and infrastructure, logistics, and automotive, as well as property holding segments.
By Tatira Zwinoira
May. 20, 2026
BAT Zimbabwe shifts strategy after one-off profit boost in FY25
The company posted a profit after tax of US$11,53 million for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, compared to a loss of US$757 432 in the prior year.
By Tatira Zwinoira
May. 19, 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
