Choppies withdraws from African troublespots
Friday, March 27, 2020
In an update to shareholders last week, directors of the regional grocer said full withdrawals had been finalised in Mozambique and Tanzania.
“(In) Kenya, operations have since been scaled down to only two stores and negotiations are ongoing to sell equipment to local operators and/or existing landlords to clear some of the outstanding liabilities,” the group said in a notice to directors.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...