Tobacco sales hit US$768m

In a statement released at the weekend, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) said more tobacco had been sold this season than last year, but the total market value is lower.

Masimba Makwembere ZIMBABWEAN tobacco sales have reached US$768.5 million from 306.2 million kilogrammes sold dur­ing the current marketing season. This comes as tobacco farmers have been expressing anger over low prices being offered at auction floors and have pleaded with the govern­ment to intervene to protect their interests. In a statement released at the weekend,…

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