About Us
The Tobacco Board of Zambia (TBZ) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Agriculture, established to regulate and promote a sustainable tobacco industry in Zambia. We work to support growers, buyers, and the national economy through effective oversight and development initiatives.
Our Functions
As mandated by the Tobacco Act No. 10 of 2022, our key functions include:
- Promotion and Protection: Promoting, protecting, and maintaining the production, sale, preparation, and export of tobacco grown in Zambia.
- Regulation and Monitoring: Regulating and monitoring the production, marketing, import, and export of tobacco.
- Research and Quality: Carrying out tobacco research and ensuring tobacco quality standards are met, as approved by the Zambia Bureau of Standards.
- Information Management: Collecting and disseminating information relating to the production, marketing, manufacture, and consumption of tobacco.
- Industry Services: Providing and operating services and facilities necessary for the tobacco industry.
- Farmer Registration: Registering tobacco growers to ensure traceability and manage production estimates.
- Marketing Oversight: Overseeing tobacco marketing processes on official sales floors.
- Advisory Role: Advising the Minister of Agriculture on matters relating to the tobacco industry.
- WHO-FCTC Coordination: Coordinating activities related to adherence to the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC).
(Source: Regulatory Impact Assessment on Tobacco Regulations for the Tobacco Act No.10 of 2022)
Brightleaf Information System
Access the TBZ's electronic registration and monitoring system ("BrightLeaf") for farmers and stakeholders via the official website:
(The Bright Leaf System helps regulate the production, buying, and selling of tobacco. Sources: Tobacco Reporter, Zambian Business Times)
Contact Us
Tobacco Board of Zambia
Mungwi Road
P.O. Box 31963
Lusaka 10101
Zambia
Phone: +260 211 887714
Email: tbz@tbz.co.zm
Website: https://www.tbz.co.zm