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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

Resource nationalism: Zimbabwe’s lithium export ban vs Indonesia’s nickel downstream paradigm

Zimbabwe’s systemic weaknesses, and assesses prospects for industrial upgrading against global market trends.

By Nyasha Mataka Apr. 11, 2026

Resource nationalism: Zimbabwe’s lithium export ban vs Indonesia’s nickel downstream paradigm

Mastering your future with Microsoft Certifications: A complete career growth guide

Microsoft certifications are a powerful tool for career growth in the IT industry.

By The Standard Mar. 27, 2026

Mastering your future with Microsoft Certifications: A complete career growth guide

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 glut exposes big policy blind spot

Citizens have been squeezed enough

At the beginning of the year, government introduced a 15,5% Vat on previously zero-rated tourism services such as transfers, safaris and adventure activities.

By Newsday 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

Ministry’s spending slump raises red flag

Lawmakers expressed alarm over a growing number of unresolved items in the ministry’s financial records, including unclaimed deposits and uncleared expenditure.

By Lesley Kufandada and Sharon Zebra Mar. 19, 2026