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Tobacco Volumes Surge

“Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector has produced and sold much more tobacco in 2026, but the sharp fall in prices has reduced total farmer earnings compared to 2025,” TIMB said.

By Obert Siamilandu 16h ago

High Court Throws Out Musarara’s Bid to Halt Import Levies

Authorities say approximately US$5.7 million has already been raised through the levy framework, with part of the funds being channelled towards irrigation projects across several provinces.

By Staff Reporter 19h ago

High Court Throws Out Musarara’s Bid to Halt Import Levies

Treasury introduces grain import levy

The move is aimed at creating a level playing field between imported and locally produced grain while preventing what Treasury described as an implicit subsidy on foreign imports.

By Staff Reporter Jun. 4, 2026

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 May. 28, 2026

Tobacco average selling price plunges 25%, hurts farmer earnings

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

Stalks neglect can cost farmers millions, TIMB warns

Side-marketing hits sesame sector

The joint operation targets a smuggling syndicate moving the crop to Mozambique through illegal border points, particularly in Mbire district.

By Nhau Mangirazi May. 27, 2026

Smuggling, sidemarketing rock sesame sector

“They have nothing to lose because they did not sponsor production. We are in a war with these buyers.”

By Nhau Mangirazi May. 26, 2026

Smuggling, sidemarketing rock sesame sector

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