Sustainability

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Expands Rollout of 2L Returnable Bottles in KwaZulu-Natal and Soweto

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has commenced the rollout of its innovative 2L returnable bottle in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Soweto. This is part of the company’s ongoing drive to offer consumers affordable beverages in more sustainable packaging.

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda supports people with disabilities to grow their businesses

University students across Uganda have been equipped with financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills through a programme called Campus Version 2025, supported by Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and Family Uplift.

University Students Empowered with Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Skills through Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Initiative

University students across Uganda have been equipped with financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills through a programme called Campus Version 2025, supported by Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and Family Uplift.

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa helps bring safe water to communities

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Mozambique has invested nearly MZN 8 million in two infrastructure projects that are providing access to safe water for communities near its bottling plants in Nampula and Matola-Gare.

Training in Ethiopia empowers 76 people with disabilities

A group of 76 people with disabilities has been empowered through specialised training in utilising recycled plastic to make shopping bags and baskets, equipping them with valuable skills to generate income and foster self-reliance.

Packaging collectors get support from Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Mozambique

A group of 50 women packaging collectors successfully completed a 16-week training programme focused on health and safety, waste management as well as technical, micro-business and leadership skills with the support of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Mozambique. The graduates recently received their certificates for the training programme at a closing ceremony.

Entrepreneurs sharpen their business skills with support from Coca-Cola Beverages Botswana

A group of almost 800 entrepreneurs, including women, youth and people with disabilities, took part in educational workshops organised by Coca-Cola Beverages Botswana (CCBB) aimed at enhancing their business skills and helping them to grow their businesses.

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Partners with KiBO Foundation to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

A group of more than 1,000 women within the Kampala metropolitan area received training to enhance their employability and entrepreneurial skills through a partnership between Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and the KiBO Foundation.

CCBSA empowers suppliers with business school education

Forty-two Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) suppliers will be upskilled at Henley Business School as part of the company’s 2025 Supplier Development Programme.

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda promotes water stewardship with efficiency measures

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has ramped up its efforts to improve water efficiency at its Rwenzori and Namanve plants by introducing innovative measures designed to reduce water usage.
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.