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Massmart, Walmart to hold Africa Supplier Growth Summit

Game on: One of Massmart’s most recognisable entities in Gaborone
Game on: One of Massmart’s most recognisable entities in Gaborone

Massmart, in partnership with its parent company Walmart, is scheduled to hold the first Africa-focused Supplier Growth Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa on April 2, 2025.

The event is designed to expand Massmart’s supplier network for its Builders Warehouse, Cash & Carry, Game, and Makro stores, with a focus on engaging manufacturers, assemblers, and growers based in Africa.

According to Walmart’s Executive Vice President of Sourcing and Operating Partner at Massmart Andrea Albright the summit aims to strengthen ties with local suppliers and increase the presence of African-made products in the company’s retail stores.


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