Retail chain Choppies exits Zimbabwe on ‘hostile’ business environment

Botswana-based Choppies Enterprises

A Choppies outlet in Nakuru, Kenya. Botswana-based Choppies exited Kenya in 2020 and has now pulled out of the Zimbabwean market.

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Regional supermarket chain Choppies has exited the Zimbabwean market, citing the hostile economic environment in the Southern African country, characterised by currency instability and the collapse of formal businesses.

Choppies, founded in Botswana and with stores in four southern African countries, entered Zimbabwe’s retail market in 2013. It also has operations in Zambia and Namibia.