Shoprite confirms it will retrench staff, close shop

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Shoprite confirms it will retrench staff, close shop

Malawi Government says it has been informed by Shoprite that the company will close its shop in Zomba and lay off 25 employees. Minister of Labour Vera Kamtukule made the remarks in Parliament today while responding to a question from Member of Parliament for Zomba Chisi Mark Botomani who wanted a clarification on social media […]

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