Fire burns section of Kutsaga Research Station
The research institution said emergency personnel and staff worked together to bring the fire under control before it spread to other sections of the facility.
By Donald Nyandoro
Jun. 9, 2026
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
Jun. 8, 2026
CGAIZ elects Kanjanda as new president
Kanjanda brings more than 20 years of executive leadership and board-level experience across finance, governance, risk management and strategic leadership.
By Staff Reporter
Jun. 5, 2026
Tobacco boom leaves farmers counting losses
Instead of returning home with enough money to improve his life and prepare for the next farming season, Chimbada says most of his earnings disappeared into debt repayments.
By Blessed Ndlovu
May. 31, 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
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
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
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
ZRP in crime awareness blitz at tobacco auction floors
That mix creates opportunity for legitimate trade and for predatory crime. Stock theft spikes as farmers move cattle and equipment.
By Nhau Mangirazi
May. 20, 2026
Zimbabwe’s lithium gamble: Leverage, risk and a reordering of the Chinese supply chain
Business Digest
Jun. 8, 2026
Zim chefs caught up in industrial-scale looting of lithium...Africa’s richest enclave buffeted by scourge blessed by stewards
Local News
Jun. 5, 2026
