One of Zimbabwe's Oldest Supermarkets Closes After 124 Years

While Haddon and Sly's management insists the supermarket is closed to pave way for renovations, workers claim that the closure is permanent. The company had been reportedly facing financial challenges, a development which has resulted in their working hours reduced to cut costs.

Haddon and Sly.

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