Africa's largest food retailer, Shoprite, is set to open a new store in Tete, Mozambique later this year, according to a confirmed report by property development company, Terrace Afric .

Tete, a town of approximately 250, 000 people is expected to receive an economic boost when the new rail corridor to Nacala is officially opened and with a new coal fired power station in a very advanced planning stage with strategic position of the town among Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi, the advent of Shoprite is expected to help advance the present status of the town and neighbouring countries.

The Development Manager for Terrace Africa, Sean Oberholzer, revealed that the project had already provided more jobs for people in the town and the new store is expected to feature a full selection of groceries and fresh produce as well as a bakery, deli, butchery and liquor offering.

“We are thrilled to bring this new shopping experience to Tete. The project has already provided jobs to the local community and we are confident that it will encourage further investment in the town.

“The development will also include fashion, furniture and banking services. Terrace Africa's strategy is to build convenience type retail shopping centres across Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Zambia.  We focus on smaller towns where we are able to make a difference to the communities and bring new concepts and products to market; we are enthusiastic about the opportunities that exist in Mozambique as it suits our investment profile,” he said.