OK Zimbabwe shut 11 stores, cutting its network from 73 shops to 62, with three more in the process of closing. The union said hundreds more jobs went and that over 1 000 retail jobs had already been lost since late 2023, mostly among workers on short contracts. The company had reported a loss of about 25 million United States dollars for the year to 31 March 2025. It signalled that Zimbabwe's formal retail sector was contracting fast.

Union said hundreds of jobs went and over 1 000 retail jobs had been lost since late 2023, but no OK specific figure was given

Commercial Workers Union of Zimbabwe general secretary Cuthbert Chikwekwete quoted. Store network fell from 73 to 62.

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