Zimbabwe’s tobacco regulator urges diversification as 2026 season closes on low note
The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has urged tobacco growers to diversify into other commercial enterprises after 2026’s marketing season fell short of expectations.
TSL says “well-positioned” for tobacco boom
Agricultural and logistics group TSL Limited says it has invested in “positioning and preparing” itself to leverage this year’s tobacco industry boom.
Nampak forecasts stronger H2 driven by tobacco bumper harvest
Nampak Zimbabwe is forecasting a stronger second-half performance driven by rising demand from the tobacco industry, which is expected to see record volumes this season.
Tobacco sales hit $800 million
Zimbabwe’s tobacco sales have reached $802,35 million, with a total 319,660,896 kg sold at an average $2.51 per kg since the beginning of the marketing season in March.
Tobacco sales rake in US$650m as season progresses
Zimbabwe’s tobacco sales have raked in US$650 million, with a total 238,190,736 kg sold at an average US$2.54 per kg.
Zim tobacco sales reach 199 million kg
Zimbabwe has to date sold a total 199,114,300 kg of tobacco at an average USD 2.60 per kg since the beginning of the marketing season in March 2026.
Zim tobacco sales reach 150 million kg
Auction floors have so far sold a total 8.81 million kg of the golden leaf at an average of US$2.06 per kg, while contract sales pushed 141.12 million kg at an average US$2.69 per kg.