SHOPRITE Zambia says it is facilitating the export of about 50 tonnes of mangoes to Botswana. According to Shoprite, the first consignment of 10 tonnes, worth K200,000 and destined for distribution to 16 Shoprite, Checkers and Usave stores in Botswana, departed Lusaka yesterday. It is expected that a total of 45 to 50 tonnes will be exported during the current mango season. Chakanaka, a local supplier that has worked with Shoprite since 2000, will supply the mangoes. Based in Chirundu in Southern Province, Chakanaka was established in 1996 and has supplied Shoprite Zambia since 2000. Freshmark, a fruit and vegetable procurement and distribution division of Shoprite Holdings in Zambia, has worked with the business for several years. Speaking during the...




