Wal-Mart to focus on Africa

WAL-MART is focused on strengthening its existing operations in Africa and not expansion into new markets on the continent, the head of its international businesses said yesterday.

Wal-Mart spent $2.4-billion (R19.2-billion) last year on a majority stake in South Africa's Massmart, a discounter with a growing presence on the continent.

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