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Forget gold and copper. Africa’s latest boom is in blueberries and oranges
Africa is experiencing a boom in blueberry and orange exports, shifting focus from traditional commodities like gold and copper. The surge in fruit exports highlights the potential of high-value agriculture to drive industrialisation.
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