Close of a 25-year chapter in South Africa for popular coffee chain

• Vida e Caffè's acquisition by Shoprite marks the end of the company's 25-year independent ownership
• The acquisition brings Vida's South African and international operations under Shoprite's control, expanding the coffee chain's reach across the continent
• Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht expects the acquisition to boost the group's platform for future growth and customer engagement