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The Rollercoaster Ride of Choppies Zimbabwe

April 16, 2025
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The Rollercoaster Ride of Choppies Zimbabwe

In a dramatic turn of events, Choppies Zimbabwe, a retail giant that once operated 30 stores and employed 1,000 workers, has sold its operations to Pintail, a company owned by Deputy Industry Minister Raj Modi, for a staggering US$260,000. This is a far cry from the US$22 million Choppies initially invested in acquiring 10 SPAR outlets from Modi’s company, Saimart, back in 2013.

Choppies’ decision to exit the Zimbabwean market was largely due to the country’s shifting retail landscape, with a significant shift towards the informal sector. Formal retailers like Choppies struggled to compete with informal traders who evade taxes and deal in cheaper, sometimes smuggled, goods. Government exchange rate policies also played a role, forcing formal businesses to use the official exchange rate and making their goods pricier.

The acquisition involves Pintail, owned by Raj Modi, purchasing Choppies Zimbabwe’s assets, including 30 stores, property, plant, and equipment valued at US$2 million, and stock worth US$1.4 million, for US$260,000. This deal marks a significant loss for Choppies, which had invested heavily in the Zimbabwean market, incurring a US$1 million loss on the sale.

The sale marks a significant loss for Choppies, which had invested heavily in the Zimbabwean market. The company incurred a US$1 million loss on the sale, considering the value of its assets. However, Modi’s Saimart has assured customers that operations will continue smoothly, with all local staff and management transitioning to the new company.

With this acquisition, Modi’s company is poised to take over Choppies’ market share in Zimbabwe. The question remains how Saimart will navigate the challenges that led to Choppies’ departure. Only time will tell if this acquisition will be a successful move for Modi’s company.

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