Zimbabwe, traditionally known as Africa’s largest tobacco producer, is now pivoting towards a new agricultural frontier: blueberries. A landmark trade agreement with China, the world’s leading importer of blueberries, has positioned Zimbabwe to potentially become Africa’s blueberry capital. While tobacco exports reached a record $1.3 billion last year, driven by rising demand in China, blueberry exports, though modest at $30 million, are seen as a promising alternative. Clarence Mwale, a horticulture specialist, emphasizes, ‘The future is food, not a bad habit.’
Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some want to switch to a healthier crop – blueberries
