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Coca-Cola Beverages Malawi marks anniversary with major milestones

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Malawi marked the one-year anniversary of its operations as a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa with the official change of the local entity’s name to Coca-Cola Beverages Malawi Ltd (CCBM) and notching up significant milestones, including a move to clear Sprite packaging which makes the bottles easier to recycle, and an investment in its glass bottle production line to increase capacity.

Government and business join hands to drive sustainable development in Namibia

Partnerships to promote inclusive and sustainable development in Namibia took centre stage at a high-level private sector engagement hosted by the United Nations Development Programme and the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade, attended by Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Namibia.

Unemployed graduates get set for the world of work

A group of 700 unemployed university graduates in five cities are to receive skills development training that will equip them for the world of work and make them more employable, with the support of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Ethiopia.

Empowering women and combating climate change through sustainable briquette production and solar dryers

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) announced a partnership with Umama Arise Uganda that seeks to empower women through upskilling and promoting environmental sustainability.

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda continues support for Rwenzori Marathon

Runners taking part in this year’s Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon in September will have their hydration needs looked after by headline sponsor Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), while resting assured that the company will also take care of plastic waste at the event.

Voltic brings supply of potable water to Central Region communities

A total of 16,000 people in the Abakrampa and Asuansi communities in the Central Region of Ghana, including two schools, have access to safe potable water thanks to boreholes installed by Voltic (GH) Ltd.

School pupils learn to take responsibility for the environment

A new generation of environmental warriors is taking shape at four schools in Matola, Maputo Province, as pupils, teachers and their families participate in an environmental awareness programme supported by Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Mozambique.

Women lead the way in eliminating plastic waste

A group of 98 women plastic waste collectors have completed a 12-week training course to develop their skills and expand their employment horizons in a job-creating economic inclusion programme supported by Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Mozambique.

CCBSA invests in critical SME skills development through its Supplier Skills Summits

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) continues to make a major contribution to the development of a thriving business ecosystem in South Africa through its annual Supplier Skills Summits, that are meant to create platforms for entrepreneurs to develop critical skills, establish potential collaborations and forge long-lasting partnerships.

Plastic recycling in the spotlight at agriculture show

Plastic waste collection and recycling will be highlighted at the 95th Zambia Agriculture and Commercial Show, where Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia (CCBZ) will drive awareness of the need to take responsibility for plastic waste and prevent pollution of the environment.
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.