Tobacco Insights
Policy and Regulation
Tobacco in Zimbabwe is grown and sold within a clear legal framework. Knowing the rules on grower registration, contract farming, marketing and payment helps farmers protect their crop and their income.
Key laws and regulations
Tobacco Industry and Marketing Act [Chapter 18:20]
The main law governing the tobacco industry. It sets up TIMB and covers how tobacco is grown, sold, exported and levied.
ZimLII
Prohibition of Side Marketing Regulations (SI 77 of 2022)
The full regulations on side marketing, contractor licensing, and the requirement that growers are paid within two days of delivery.
Veritas Zimbabwe (PDF)
WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
The international tobacco control treaty, which Zimbabwe joined in 2014.
World Health Organization
The government has announced plans to replace the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Act with updated legislation. We will cover the changes here as they happen.
For official information, go to TIMB
The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) regulates the growing, marketing and export of tobacco in Zimbabwe. For grower registration, selling seasons, auction and contract floors, and official notices, please refer to TIMB directly.
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This page is a general guide, not legal advice. Always check the official source or speak to TIMB or a legal professional about your situation.