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Rufaro Marketing eyes PPPs to unlock value from commercial property portfolio

Chief executive officer Ngoni Chimbalu said the company was transforming underutilised assets into commercially viable developments while diversifying its income streams.

By Kenneth Nyangani 1h ago

Rufaro Marketing eyes PPPs to unlock value from commercial property portfolio

Zimbabwe tobacco sales hit record 357mln kg but low prices haunt farmers

“As at 31 July 2026, 357,120,078 kilograms of tobacco had been sold, surpassing the 355 million kilograms produced in 2025,” the board said.

By Donald Nyandoro 21h ago

Zimbabwe tobacco sales hit record 357mln kg but low prices haunt farmers

Grain levy powers irrigation revival

The irrigation expansion comes as weather experts forecast a 90 percent probability of below-normal rainfall across Southern Africa during the forthcoming agricultural season.

By Staff Reporter Aug. 3, 2026

From village cooperatives to digital marketplaces

Our challenge is ensuring that agriculture becomes part of the digital economy they already inhabit.

By Darlington Mafa Aug. 2, 2026

From village cooperatives to digital marketplaces

Maize deliveries surge 106%

The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) said the upward trend was also reflected in deliveries of other strategic crops.

By Staff Reporter Jul. 29, 2026

Tobacco sales pass US$882 million

Auction floor sales, meanwhile, accounted for 30,385,988 kilogrammes at an average price of US$1.91 per kilogramme, earning growers approximately US$58 million.

By Staff Reporter Jul. 28, 2026

From goat to goulash: Why consumer demand matters and how to build it

The indigenous goat has long been recognised for its resilience, adaptability and ability to thrive in harsh environments where other livestock struggle.

By Masimba Biriwasha Jul. 25, 2026