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African Continental Free Trade Area could be the antidote to current macro-economic challenges

The World Trade Organisation has recently warned that global tensions are causing fragmentation of trade, noting an uptick in unilateral trade restrictions and a growing trend towards consolidation of relationships within limited groups of “friendly” counties.

Inline skater shares experiences of gruelling marathon

Sports teacher and inline skating athlete Donaldo Salvador celebrated the success of the Maratona com Tocha da Unidade, the biggest skating marathon in Mozambique, by visiting sponsor, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Mozambique’s factory at Matola-Gare.

Sasumua Dam gets new lease on life with tree planting

The seeds of a greener future have been sewn on the banks of the Sasumua Dam with the planting of 2,500 indigenous trees in a partnership between Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Kenya and Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company (NWSC).

Visually impaired football players put skills on display

Eight teams of visually impaired soccer players will take to the field in the 2023 Blind Football Uganda Championship, supported by Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) in partnership with Blind Football Uganda.

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa unveils a R12 million groundwater harvesting mega project

Residents of drought stricken Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape, are set to receive a much-needed boost in their water supply. This comes with the launch of a Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) R12-million mega project, which will supply the entire town of Graaff-Reinet with potable water.

CCBSA and Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation rolls out more groundwater harvesting systems to Limpopo communities

Residents of several rural communities in the Capricorn District of Limpopo Province have been offered relief with the opening of six boreholes by Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA).

Female engineering students on inside track to success

Seven female engineering students have taken the opportunity of a lifetime to join a trainee programme at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Ethiopia which will give them development opportunities and exposure to the company’s world-class operations, setting them up for future employment.

Coca-Cola Unveils Keringet’s Refreshed Identity and “Own Your Richness” Campaign

The iconic bottle has undergone a modern makeover to reflect the brand's commitment to sustainability.

Future business leaders hone their skills at Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda

A group of 15 employees at Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has completed six months of leadership training designed to equip them to take the next step up in their careers while also developing a strong pipeline of leadership talent for the company.

CCBSA and ALPLA accelerate circular economy in eThekwini Municipality

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is partnering with the eThekwini Municipality’s Cleansing and Solid Waste (CSW) Unit and packaging recycler ALPLA Recycling to implement programmes that will increase waste collection and recycling in eThekwini Municipality.
Matthew Welz

General Counsel and Company Secretary, CCBA

Matthew joined us from the Clicks Group, a JSE Top-40 company, where he has been the Head of Legal and Company Secretary since 2016. In this role Matthew successfully navigated a highly regulated environment, including overseeing compliance with company laws and the JSE Listings Requirements. As company secretary, he managed governance at Board level as well as being the Chairman’s chief of staff. Prior to this, Matthew was a Legal Manager with Anglo American, a major multinational diversified mining group, which includes three companies listed on the JSE, with extensive operations across Southern Africa.

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Zambia

Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia (CCBZ) became a subsidiary of CCBA in 2018.
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Uganda

CCBA’s Ugandan subsidiary, Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Limited (CCBU), has a 24-year track record in Uganda.
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Tanzania

Coca-Cola Kwanza is a subsidiary of CCBA covering 54% of Tanzania’s geography and employing over 700 people.
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Namibia

Coca-Cola Namibia Bottling Company (CCNBC), CCBA’s subsidiary in Namibia, has a 65-year track record providing Coca-Cola brands tailored for consumer preferences, like the iconic Kashupi.
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Mozambique

With more than 25 years serving the country, Coca-Cola Sabco Mozambique (CCSM) is a subsidiary of CCBA.
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Mayotte

The islands represent CCBA’s presence in Comoros and Mayotte.

Malawi

In 2022, CCBA acquired the soft drinks division of the Castel (Southern Bottlers Limited) in Malawi through a new entity called Coca-Cola Beverages Limited (CCBL).
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Kenya

In one of East Africa’s largest-ever private equity investments, CCBA acquired 100% shareholding in Nairobi Bottlers Limited (NBL) in October 2019.
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Ethiopia

East Africa Bottling Share Company (EABSC), a subsidiary of CCBA, is the largest bottler of Coca-Cola products in Ethiopia, having served the country for more than 60 years.
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Eswatini

In August 2019, CCBA subsidiary, Eswatini Coca-Cola Beverages, commenced operations with a refreshed marketing and sales plan, based on Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa’s success.
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Comoros

The islands represent CCBA’s presence in Comoros and Mayotte.
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South Africa

CCBA’s proudly South African subsidiary, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), has 13 manufacturing plants across 6 provinces.
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Botswana

Based in the capital, Gaborone, CCBA’s Botswana subsidiary, which trades as Coca-Cola Beverages Botswana (CCBB), offers improved service and accelerated innovation for both the formal and informal markets.