18/03/2026
CHOPPIES WELCOMES GOVERNMENT APPROVAL OF 24-HOUR ECONOMY INITIATIVE
18th March, 2026
Choppies Zambia welcomes the decision by government to extend business and operating hours to support the transition towards a 24-hour economy.
This progressive policy marks an important step towards enhancing economic activity, improving service delivery and creating more opportunities for citizens across the country.
As a leading retailer in the FMCG sector, Choppies recognizes the importance of this development and the role supermarkets play in supporting daily life.
The move to encourage extended operating hours aligns with our commitment to convenience, accessibility and customer-focused service.
This move presents an opportunity for us to better serve our customers at all times, particularly those who work late hours, operate within the transport sector or require access to essential goods beyond traditional trading hours.
We want to acknowledges the potential this initiative has in stimulating job creation, through extended hours and added shifts to the business working cycle.
We therefore wish to state here that Choppies will adopt a phased approach to extended trading hours in selected stores.
This initiative has already proven a success in our On-The-Go (OTG) stores located at fueling stations.
The modus operandi will then be extended to other selected stores based on customer demand, safety considerations and operational efficiency.
We believe that this approach will allow us to ensure seamless transition in adopting the new approach while maintaining high standards of service and security in all our stores.
Choppies remains committed to serving communities, creating employment opportunities and delivering SME support.
Issued by:
Mubiana Nalwendo (Mr.)
Manager Public Relations
Choppies Supermarket Limited
