Sustainability

Recycling Heroes Project to support packaging collection and economic inclusion in northern Namibia

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Namibia, in collaboration with local authorities, recyclers and the Recycling Namibia Forum (RNF), has launched the 2026 Recycling Heroes Project in Rundu and Ondangwa. This community-focused initiative aims to strengthen packaging collection and recycling practices while contributing to economic inclusion in two of Namibia’s growing towns.

CCBA in Kenya supports 3,000 youth with skills and enterprise development

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Kenya, in partnership with Emerging Leaders, is supporting more than 3,000 youth across the country through Uwezo Kwa Vijana (Skills for Youth), a six-month economic inclusion programme aimed at strengthening skills and enterprise readiness.

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda and KiBO Foundation empower over 1,600 women entrepreneurs

More than 1,600 women entrepreneurs have been equipped with skills to strengthen income stability, business growth and community resilience through training provided by Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), in partnership with the KiBO Foundation.

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa backs small business owners for growth

With the support of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), more than 260 small business owners in Namibia have successfully completed training in essential financial management skills aimed at sustaining their businesses and supporting their families.

Coca-Cola system aims to strengthen water security in Tanzania with USD 1.94 million investment

The Coca-Cola system in Tanzania is investing USD 1.94 million to help restore the Ruvu Basin, a vital water source serving Dar es Salaam, the country’s commercial capital of approximately 9 million people, and a lifeline for communities, farms, and businesses across eastern Tanzania.

Revitalised land brings new life to Dire Dawa community

In Dire Dawa, a plot of unused land has been transformed into a thriving green space thanks to a community upliftment initiative supported by Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Ethiopia.  

Mwanamke Shujaa programme empowers women entrepreneurs in Morogoro

Women food vendors in the Morogoro region have received training as part of an economic inclusion programme, called Mwanamke Shujaa, led by Coca-Cola Kwanza, a company in the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa group, in collaboration with Oryx Gas Tanzania and the Morogoro Municipal.

Women hospitality graduates to tap into consumer trends with training from Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

A group of 100 women from Maputo, who are students in hospitality and beverage service, sharpened their skills and expanded their expertise to include non-alcoholic “mocktail” beverages through the Bartender Qualification Programme, supported by Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Mozambique.

Top 10 finalists in KZN’s Coca-Cola Bunny Chow Barometer competition announced

The search for KwaZulu-Natal’s best Bunny Chow has reached an exciting stage with the announcement of this year’s Top 10 finalists in the Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), Bunny Chow Barometer Challenge.

Gaza, Mozambique entrepreneurs step up their skills with support from Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

Entrepreneurs in Gaza have become the latest group of aspiring traders to develop their business skills and set up their enterprises for growth with the support of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Mozambique.
Frank O’Donnell

Chief Commercial and Customer Officer, CCBA

Frank leads CCBA’s commercial agenda, with responsibility for accelerating revenue growth, strengthening route to market and customer partnerships and driving execution excellence across markets.

Frank brings extensive international experience from Coca‑Cola HBC, where he held a range of senior commercial and general management roles. Most recently, he served as Region Director, overseeing 13 markets across Europe, where he led high-performing teams and delivered strong business results.

He is recognised for his strong commercial acumen, customer focus and track record in building high-performing teams across diverse markets.

Gerald Lewis

Chief Information Officer, CCBA

Gerald leads CCBA’s digital, data and technology agenda, focusing on enabling business performance through scalable platforms and enhanced digital capabilities.  Gerald brings extensive international experience, most recently as Head of Technology Strategy & Operations at Coca‑Cola HBC. He has also held senior CIO roles at Bacardi across Africa, the Middle East and Asia, as well as transformation roles at GlaxoSmithKline and Mettler Toledo. He is recognised for translating technology strategy into business value and for leading transformation across emerging markets.

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.

CCBA Zambia Hero

Zambia

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

Uganda

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

Tanzania

Coca-Cola Kwanza is a subsidiary of CCBA covering 54% of Tanzania’s geography and employing over 500 people.
CCBA Namibia Hero

Namibia

The Coca-Cola system in Namibia, has a 70-year track record providing Coca-Cola brands tailored for consumer preferences.
CCBA Mozambique Hero

Mozambique

With more than 30 years serving the country, Coca-Cola Sabco Mozambique (CCSM) is a subsidiary of CCBA.
CCBA Comoros Mayotte Hero

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).
CCBA Where We Operate Hero

Kenya

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

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.
CCBA Comoros Mayotte Hero

Comoros

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

South Africa

CCBA’s proudly South African subsidiary, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), has 11 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.