Zimbabwe Tobacco Association
Representing Zimbabwean Growers of flue-cured tobacco since 1928
2025 tobacco marketing season grower payment modalities
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has established the payment structure for tobacco growers in the 2025 marketing season. According to the newly issued guidelines, growers will receive 70% of their payments in foreign currency while the remaining 30% will be paid in local currency (ZiG). In a statement release to industry stakeholders and grower…
ZTA Statement on RBZ Forex Retention Reduction
The ZTA is deeply concerned about the RBZ’s decision to reduce the forex retention threshold for exporters, and by extension, tobacco growers. Read our statement below
ZTA President’s year-end message
Dear Valued Member As the year draws to a close, many will look back on 2024 with mixed feelings. All too often I’ve heard it said that it is a year that we wish to put behind us and move on, for various reasons. Last season saw much needed price increases on the floors but…
Celebrating 40 years of the International Tobacco Growers’ Association
Today, 26 November 2024, marks the 40th anniversary of the International Tobacco Growers’ Association (ITGA). The ITGA is an organisation that has served as a dedicated advocate and global platform for tobacco farmers since its inception in 1984. The ITGA was established by the six leading tobacco-exporting countries at the time (Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Malawi,…
ITGA Grower Survey
Dear growers, your assistance is sought in completing the International Growers Association, (ITGA) Growers Survey. This is being undertaken to help advance the interests of tobacco growers on the global stage (it should only take around eight minutes of your time).This is a very important initiative for the tobacco growing community and your participation is…
Stalk destruction deadline extended: Essential for disease control
The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development under the Department of Research and Specialist Services, sends out annual reminders to all tobacco producers in Zimbabwe to destroy their tobacco stalks before the mandated date of May 15 of each season. This is essential for disease control. The deadline has been extended to…
A spotlight on issues critical to tobacco production with the Kutsaga Research Board circus meetings
A spotlight on issues critical to tobacco production with the Kutsaga Research Board circus meetingsThe Kutsaga Tobacco Research Board is hosting a series of meetings on subjects critical to the continued innovation and sustainable practices in the tobacco industry. Here’s a snapshot of what attendees can look forward to: Unveiling Current Research: An Overview by…
Kutsaga Executive Appointment
The Chairman and Board of Directors of the Tobacco Research Board (trading as Kutsaga) are delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs. Rhoda Mavuka as the inaugural Executive Director of the Productionand Operations sector. This appointment is with effect from 02 April 2024. Mrs. Rhoda Mavuka is an experienced tobacco scientist who has worked at…
Formed in 1928, the Zimbabwe Tobacco Association (ZTA) has represented tobacco producers for nearly a century. It aims to promote and sustainably develop our flue-cured tobacco industry, whilst advancing and protecting the interests of all sections and classes of producers.
Not only does the ZTA represent grower concerns and views on all tobacco-related issues locally; but it is also a founding member of the International Tobacco Growers Association (ITGA).
All of the country’s tobacco-growing districts have representation through the association’s regular Councillors’ Meetings.