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
14h ago
Diamonds lose sparkle as global crash batters Zimbabwe exports
The agency’s statistics showed diamond exports plunging 29% to US$21,55 million during the period.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 22, 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
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
Zimbabwe opens 2026 cotton marketing season
“The season runs from 18 May to 31 July, with 173 permanent and 398 mobile buying points established nationwide,” the authority said.
By Tatenda Kunaka
May. 18, 2026
Rufaro marketing gets new CEO
Chimbalu has earned praise for strengthening financial accountability at Rufaro Marketing, which has previously been plagued by corruption and abuse of funds.
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 7, 2026
Digital marketing: A low-hanging fruit
In many boardrooms and management meetings, one area that often finds itself on the chopping block is the public relations and marketing.
By Cliff Chiduku
May. 6, 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
Unequal harvest: GMB accused of favouring wheat over staple grains
LAWMAKERS have raised alarm over the Grain Marketing Board (GMB)’s payment structure, saying it disproportionately favours wheat farmers at the expense of maize and traditional grain producers.
By Sharon Zebra
May. 5, 2026
