Botswana tycoon Ramachandran Ottapathu’s Choppies rakes in $346 million in six months
Choppies' H1 2025 revenue surged 19.4% to $346.2 million, driven by new stores, inflation, and sales growth. Profit rose despite margin pressures in key markets.
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Botswana retail tycoon Ramachandran Ottapathu’s Choppies sells Zimbabwe unit to local retailer
Botswana’s Choppies exits Zimbabwe, selling its 30-store retail business to Sai Mart as it refocuses on profitable markets amid economic challenges.
Choppies enters talks to exit Zimbabwe operations
The potential deal seeks to streamline Choppies' operations and focus on profitable markets amid Zimbabwe's challenging retail sector.
Botswana tycoon Ramachandran Ottapathu leads Choppies to $12.5-million profit
Choppies' profit for the period reached BWP164 million ($12.5 million), up from BWP150 million ($11.4 million) in the previous fiscal year.
Botswana tycoon Farouk Ismail’s Choppies to pay first dividends since 2017
The founders, Ramachandran Ottapathu and Farouk Ismail, are poised to benefit from the dividend payout.
Botswana tycoon Farouk Ismail gains $3 million from Choppies stake
This surge has solidified Farouk Ismail’s standing as one of Botswana’s most affluent businessmen.
Botswana tycoon Farouk Ismail faces $3-million loss from Choppies stake
The market value of Ismail’s shares in Choppies has taken a sharp hit, plummeting by BWP41.13 million ($2.99 million) since Aug. 16.
Botswana businessman Farouk Ismail faces $3-million loss from Choppies stake
Choppies has grown from a single store operating under the name “Wayside Supermarket” in Botswana in 1986 into a leading retailer with more than 260 stores in eight countries.
5 companies owned by Botswana businessman Farouk Ismail
Ismail, a renowned Botswana businessman, has reshaped the nation’s economy and the broader African business arena.
5 companies owned by Botswana businessman Ramachandran Ottapathu
Through his leadership roles at The Far Property Co. and Choppies Enterprises, Ottapathu has masterminded a remarkable transformation.
Botswana tycoon Ottapathu faces $6.7-million loss from Choppies investment
Ottapathu owns a controlling 24.48-percent stake in Choppies, totaling 316,353,058 ordinary shares.
One of Botswana’s richest businessmen, Ramachandran Ottapathu, loses $3.8 million in 2023
The decline in the market value of Ottapathu’s stake in Choppies reminds us of the risks associated with equity investments.
Botswana billionaire Ramachandran Ottapathu’s Choppies makes move to acquire Kamoso Africa
Choppies Enterprises is a Gaborone-based supermarket chain.
Retail tycoon Ramachandran Ottapathu’s Choppies lays off 826 workers in Botswana in 2022
Choppies Enterprises is Botswana’s largest retail chain.
Botswana tycoon Ramachandran Ottapathu’s Choppies posts $11 million in profit as earnings soar
Choppies Enterprises was established in 1986 by Ottapathu and Farouk Ismail.