All I have to say about the Shoprite thing (read: all I’ll say online) is that large companies hire more people than SMEs and you can’t be serious about economic development and raising employment if you gleeful when big players like this exit.

Even beyond the number hired in their stores, the great thing about large companies is the knock-on impact. They’re supplied by smaller companies, thereby helping to keep them in business. They provide access to markets for many. You need more of this, not less.

I worry about the level of conversation on here sometimes. These things are elementary. And obvious.