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Choppies Zimbabwe to build massive warehouse in Bulawayo - Mphoko
14 Apr 2016 at 08:06hrs | Views
Choppies Zimbabwe director, Siqokoqela Mphoko has said the retail giant is planning to open up a massive warehouse in Bulawayo.
"We are a Bulawayo company and our drive is to lead the revival of this city's economy and the creation of jobs. Plans are underway to construct the biggest warehouse in Zimbabwe which will be in this city."
Botswana-based grocer, Choppies, which has its national headquarters in the city, has also been aggressive in its retail expansion in Bulawayo.
Earlier this month, the retailer opened its 17th store in the city, bringing to 30 the number of stores it operates nationwide.
This comes as most Bulawayo are again boycotting this years Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo.
The 57th edition of the annual showpiece will be held from April 26 to 30 under the theme: Innovate, Integrate and Industrialise.
Last week, ZITF board chairman, Bekithemba Nkomo, said 63 percent of local exhibitors would come from Harare, while 28 percent would come from Bulawayo. The rest would come from other cities around the country.
"At this year's edition, Harare based companies account for 63 percent of participation," Nkomo said.
Companies in the second largest city have been struggling to remain afloat, with many either shutting down or relocating to Harare since 2009.
Many large companies that once were the lifeblood of the city's industry have either liquidated or been placed under judicial management.
"We are a Bulawayo company and our drive is to lead the revival of this city's economy and the creation of jobs. Plans are underway to construct the biggest warehouse in Zimbabwe which will be in this city."
Botswana-based grocer, Choppies, which has its national headquarters in the city, has also been aggressive in its retail expansion in Bulawayo.
Earlier this month, the retailer opened its 17th store in the city, bringing to 30 the number of stores it operates nationwide.
This comes as most Bulawayo are again boycotting this years Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo.
The 57th edition of the annual showpiece will be held from April 26 to 30 under the theme: Innovate, Integrate and Industrialise.
Last week, ZITF board chairman, Bekithemba Nkomo, said 63 percent of local exhibitors would come from Harare, while 28 percent would come from Bulawayo. The rest would come from other cities around the country.
"At this year's edition, Harare based companies account for 63 percent of participation," Nkomo said.
Companies in the second largest city have been struggling to remain afloat, with many either shutting down or relocating to Harare since 2009.
Many large companies that once were the lifeblood of the city's industry have either liquidated or been placed under judicial management.
Source - Byo24News
