News
Ethical Sales Floor opens
Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector continues to evolve — and this week marked a significant milestone. The official opening of the Ethical Sales Floor auction facility by Ethical Holdings signals not only expansion in infrastructure, but growing confidence across the value chain. Now the country’s third licensed auction floor alongside Tobacco Sales Floor and Premier Tobacco Auction…
Read MoreTIMB sets stage for 2026 marketing season amid record output, global market pressures
The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) says Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector is entering the 2026 marketing season on a strong but strategically cautious footing, with record production expected, structural reforms underway and renewed focus on quality in the face of global oversupply. Speaking at a pre-season media interface in Harare, TIMB Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel…
Read More2026 FCV Sales Procedures
The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has released the official procedures governing the 2026 Tobacco Marketing Season, reaffirming the dual marketing system and introducing strengthened compliance, digital monitoring and enforcement measures. The 2026 season will operate under the established auction and contract system. • Auction sales commence: 4 March 2026 • Contract sales commence:…
Read More2025 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…
Read MoreZTA 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
Read MoreZTA 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…
Read MoreITGA 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…
Read MoreStalk 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…
Read MoreKutsaga 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…
Read MoreTobacc sales kick off amidst concern for prices and grower viability
The 2024 marketing season has started after a difficult growing season. On Wednesday, 13 March, the Vice President of Zimbabwe, Hon. Gen. (rtd) Dr CGDN Chiwenga officiated at the event that marks the opening of the annual selling season. The first bale went for USD 4.92/kg but this ticket was reportedly “torn” with the seller…
Read More