Tue, 15 Aug 2017 12:01:33 +0000 …farmers assured of market for their produce By Buumba Chimbulu CHOPPIES is this year set to investment close to US$2 million by opening a mega store in Kasama which will see it partner with local small-scale farmers that grow beans and groundnuts. According to Choppies chief executive officer, Ramachandran Ottapathu, the firm was optimistic about the future of Kasama hence the decision to open a mega store. Mr. Ottapathu said Choppies was already in talks with Government regarding the procurement process of beans and groundnuts from local farmers. “We are happy that Government responded in no time. It happened in a week, you do not see that in many African countries and we are impressed as Choppies. “We are very optimistic about the future of the Province and the country at large and will be opening during the course of the year, “This is purely showing business confidence in […]
