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ShopRite set to exit Ghana

Over 10,000 jobs on the line as Shoprite exit sparks economic panic in Malawi
Malawi’s fragile economy has been dealt yet another devastating blow, as retail giant Shoprite Holdings confirmed plans to shut down its operations in the country, a move set to leave over 10,000 Malawians jobless and sink investor confidence further under the Chakwera administration.
South Africa’s Shoprite to exit Ghana and Malawi markets
The brand anticipates a rise of 9.4% to 19.4% in headline EPS from continuing operations for the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2025.
Shoprite plans to exit Ghana and Malawi
The planned sales follow exits from Nigeria, Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Madagascar. Shoprite had also restricted capital allocations to its supermarkets outside South Africa.
South African grocery retailer Shoprite plans to exit Ghana and Malawi
South Africa's biggest grocery retailer Shoprite Holdings said on Tuesday it is selling its operations in Ghana and Malawi, marking another step towards consolidation of its activities across Africa to focus more on its home market.
South Africa’s Shoprite pulls out of Ghana and Malawi, marking 7th African market exit
South African retail giant Shoprite Holdings is making a decisive retreat from another pair of African markets, announcing plans to exit Ghana and Malawi as part of its ongoing recalibration outside its home base.
After Nigeria Exit, Shoprite Offloads Ghana, Malawi Operations
Shoprite Holdings Ltd, South Africa’s largest grocery retailer, has announced plans to divest its operations in Ghana and Malawi, further advancing its strategy to consolidate its African footprint an
Shoprite to sell stores in Ghana, Malawi to focus on South African market
Shoprite Holdings, Africa’s largest food retailer, says it is selling its operations in Ghana and Malawi. According to Reuters on Tuesday, the move marks another step towards the consolidation of Shoprite’s activities across Africa to focus more on its core market in South Africa.
Shoprite set to exit Ghana as it sells off local operations
South Africa’s largest grocery retailer, Shoprite Holdings, has confirmed plans to sell off its operations in Ghana, marking its ongoing strategy to retreat from several African markets and refocus on its home base.
Shoprite to exit Ghana, Malawi
South African supermarket store Shoprite is selling its operations in Ghana and Malawi. The move, announced by the retailer on Tuesday, is part of the chain’s efforts to focus on its home market. The planned sales follow the retailer’s exits from DR Congo,
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Shoprite is selling its businesses in Ghana and Malawi to focus on the South African market, citing economic challenges and expecting increased profits.