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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa invests in Namibia, boosting production capacity by 30%

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested $50 million in a new bottling line in Namibia, capable of producing 27,000 bottles per hour. This upgrade will increase the plant’s output capacity by 30% and stimulate growth throughout the company’s value chain.

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda distribution partner celebrates growth

One of Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda’s (CCBU) Official Coca-Cola Distributors (OCCDs) marked its significant growth as a business partner by inaugurating new premises.

Coca-Cola Unveils Nationwide Promotion offering Zambians a chance to win up to K25,000

Over the next three months, from September 1 to November 30, Zambians will have the opportunity to win daily and weekly cash prizes, ranging from K10 to a l K25,000 as part of Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia’s (CCBZ) "Wina na Kapendelo ka Coke” promotion.

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda steps up to hydrate runners at the third Rwenzori Marathon

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) is going the distance in its partnership with the Tusker Lite Mount Rwenzori Marathon as it once again steps forward as the official hydration partner for the upcoming third edition of the race.

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa’s new beverages production line drives growth

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa’s fastest plastic bottle production line in its East Africa operations, with a capacity of 67,000 bottles per hour and equipped with state-of-the-art technology such as robotic arms and automated fillers, is driving efficiency and growth in the Ugandan beverages industry.

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda takes distribution to the next level

A network of Official Coca-Cola Distributors (OCCDs) is helping to ensure that Coca-Cola products reach Ugandans efficiently in every corner of the country.

Josphat Mwangi appointed General Manager of Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa has appointed Josphat Mwangi to the position of General Manager for its subsidiary, Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia.

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa appoints Rakesh Rajbally as the new Managing Director

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has appointed Rakesh Rajbally as the new Managing Director (MD) and announced further strategic appointments within its Commercial and Manufacturing function aimed at strengthening leadership and driving growth.

Coca-Cola bottler celebrates 30 years in Mozambique

This year, Coca-Cola SABCO Mozambique (CCSM) is proudly celebrating three decades in the country. CCSM, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), commenced operations at its first factory on 25 May 1994 in Machava, Maputo province. This marked the beginning of Coca-Cola production in Mozambique.

The Coca-Cola System in Kenya Announces Major Investment

The Coca-Cola system, consisting of The Coca-Cola Company and its authorized bottler Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, has announced its intention to grow its investment in Kenya by up to $175 million over the next five years, should the business achieve its anticipated growth targets in the country.
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.