Netherlands partners local women empowerment initiative
Verwijk told Standard Style that women were agents of social change and were more inclined to empower their families than their male counterparts hence the need to support them more.
By Style Reporter
11h ago
Impact of US tariffs on China: What investors need to know
Announced by President Donald Trump, this move has jolted markets, rattled supply chains, and left investors — from Wall Street to Harare — scrambling to assess the fallout.
By Isaac Jonas
11h ago
Tobacco industry goes digital with biometric farmer registration system
The country is Africa’s leading tobacco-growing nation and the world’s fourth-largest producer after China, Brazil and India.
By Obert Siamilandu
Mar. 7, 2025
2025 tobacco marketing season opens
Tobacco is Zimbabwe’s top export crop and the second largest forex earner after gold.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Mar. 6, 2025
Don’t trade local currency component on parallel market, TIMB tells growers
Tobacco farmers will retain 70% of their proceeds in United States dollars and get the balance in local currency.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Mar. 3, 2025
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Zim losing millions in unprocessed tobacco exports
Economist Masimba Kuchera said Zimbabwe exported raw tobacco without adding value.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Feb. 27, 2025
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TIMB sets new pricing model ahead of tobacco selling season
In the past tobacco farmers have faced many challenges such as delayed payments, price volatility and illicit trading.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Feb. 23, 2025
TIMB disburses loans under ‘Stow Muhacha Co-operative’ initiative
Tobacco is Zimbabwe’s biggest foreign currency earner, through exports, in the agriculture sector.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Feb. 21, 2025
Hunt now on for new TIMB boss
THE hunt for a new Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB) chief executive officer (CEO) is now on after the post was advertised recently.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Feb. 15, 2025
