Farmers reject low tobacco prices as Zimbabwe selling season opens
Zimbabwe’s 2026 tobacco marketing season opened amid discontent from farmers who rejected what they described as extremely low prices offered by buyers on the first day of sales.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Mar. 4, 2026
ZTA closes 30 facilities in blitz on unregistered operators
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has shut down over 30 unregistered tourism facilities across the country after a compliance deadline lapsed at the end of February.
By Staff Reporter
Mar. 4, 2026
Supplier consolidation: Turning less into more
Procurement professionals continue to stare down a litany of challenges. They are expected to deliver more value with fewer resources at their disposal. In the intricate dynamics of supply chain
By Charles Nyika
Feb. 27, 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
Motor industry workers win two-year backpay
MIEAZ, represented by lawyer Caleb Mucheche of Mucheche and Partners, appealed the ruling at the Labour Court, seeking to overturn the arbitral award.
By Lesley Kufandada
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
Road Runnerz: Redefining urban mobility in Zimbabwe
“Road Runnerz is more than a ride; it is a promise to move Zimbabwe forward, one safe, fair, and dignified journey at a time.”
By Tendai Sauta
Feb. 2, 2026
Reviving Zimbabwe’s, Africa’s food future: Healthy reforms and untapped potential
The Zimbabwe government’s ambitious nutrition reform is most welcome and critical at this juncture, creating a pristine spirit of expectation and transformation within the food industry.
By Tonderayi Matonho
Jan. 29, 2026
TIMB predicts increased production
According to official data, farmers planted more than 162 000 hectares of tobacco this season, up from about 114 000 hectares in the previous planting cycle.
By Brent Shamu
Jan. 15, 2026
