Depressed tobacco sales expose farmers
His story reflects a broader crisis gripping Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector, where the once-lucrative “golden leaf” is increasingly burdened by global oversupply, low prices and mounting farmer debt.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Apr. 13, 2026
Tobacco glut exposes big policy blind spot
Tobacco is being sold, but farmers are earning less per unit. At its core, this reflects a familiar economic reality.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Mar. 27, 2026
Tobacco earnings hit US$98m in 13 days
“In value terms, the crop has generated over US$98 million, which is a 32% increase from the prior season.”
By Nhau Mangirazi
Mar. 26, 2026
TIMB records increase in tobacco deliveries
THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) says deliveries are increasing daily following protests by farmers over low prices.
By Obert Siamilandu
Mar. 13, 2026
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
Return of tobacco global giant to Zim rattles sector
THE recent announcement that global tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PMI) is set to return to Zimbabwe has been met with mixed reactions.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Feb. 19, 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
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
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
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