SHOPRITE Zambia Chain Stores says it is still assessing the implications of operating around the clock, insisting that the transition to a 24-hour retail business is a complex undertaking. In March this year, Cabinet approved a policy to transition Zambia into a 24/7 economy, paving the way for businesses, markets, shops, bus stations and banks to operate around the clock. Following the announcement, stakeholders welcomed the initiative but called on the government to improve security to create a conducive environment for businesses to operate throughout the day and night. Responding to a query on how far discussions had progressed regarding the possibility of Shoprite operating 24 hours a day, Shoprite Zambia Chain Stores General Manager Charles Botha said the company...