
11/08/2025
Choppies Supermarket in Mansa Shut Down Over Health Violations.
By Goodson BANDA
The Mansa Municipal Council has officially closed the Choppies Supermarket branch in Mansa due to continued violations of public health regulations. The decision comes after the store failed to address repeated sanitation concerns, including the discharge of raw sewage caused by overflowing septic tanks and a blocked soak pit.
Initial inspections on July 22, 2025, uncovered the health hazard, prompting a seven day ultimatum from the Council. However, follow-up inspections on July 30 and August 6 confirmed no significant improvements, leading to the issuance of a 24 hour abatement notice. With the issue unresolved, the Council obtained a court order to close the premises.
The closure was executed by council officials in collaboration with the Zambia Police Service. The parties responsible are scheduled to appear in court on August 18, 2025.