Choithrams legacy highlighted by Forbes Africa
The 82-year-old business has expanded from a single shop to operations in 27 countries.
Forbes Africa's October/November 2026 edition featured Choithrams, a business established in Sierra Leone in 1944, highlighting its contributions over 82 years. The company, which began as a small retail shop in Freetown, now operates five supermarkets, a wholesale outlet, an electrical store, and three warehouses in Sierra Leone.
Harish Agnani, Head of Operations, told Forbes Africa that the company expanded across Sierra Leone before entering other African markets. Choithrams also operates two local manufacturing facilities producing candies, bubble gum, and laundry soap, alongside international operations in Dubai, the UK, and India.
Beyond commerce, Choithrams supports Choithram Memorial Hospital in Freetown, offering subsidized and free treatment to disadvantaged patients. A recent medical intervention by seven German doctors, funded by the company, successfully conducted 44 surgeries without patient charges, saving them between US$5,000 and US$10,000 each.
Why it mattersChoithrams' 82-year legacy in Sierra Leone, from retail to manufacturing and healthcare, is detailed in Forbes Africa.