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
20h ago
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
20h ago
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
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
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
