Ethiopia

Women entrepreneurs set for growth with support from Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

Women business owners received support to access finance, mentoring, and networks, as well as to take their businesses to the next level at a Business Women Expo with Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Ethiopia as a partner.

Hearing-impaired youth and women develop bamboo craft skills

A group of 50 hearing-impaired youths and women have been trained to become masters in bamboo crafts, creating opportunities for entrepreneurship and employability with the support of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Ethiopia.

1 000 school students gear up for high-demand jobs with support from Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

A thousand public high school students will be equipped with skills for the future through a project called Girls Can Code.

Drought-hit Borena region gets relief from Ambo Mineral Water

Drought-affected people in Borena and other areas of Ethiopia received welcome relief thanks to a donation of more than 143 quintals of flour and 1,035 packs of beverage products by Ambo Mineral Water, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA).

Healthy watersheds are an essential component of climate resilience in Africa

Conflict, climate change, the lingering financial impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and sharp food price inflation are causing acute food insecurity in Africa.

Water stewardship and plastic waste management are two sides of the same coin

The problem of plastic waste in Africa, and its impact on water resources, requires concerted efforts from governments, corporates, civil society organisations and individuals. By working together, we can create a more sustainable future for African water bodies and the communities that depend on them.

Economic inclusion of women is key to sustainable development in Africa

CIf the private sector, governments and civil society work together to remove the barriers to women’s full participation in the economy, it would set the continent on a path to accelerated growth and greater shared opportunity for all.

CCBA in Ethiopia Launches Plastic Bottle Collection Subsidy

CCBA in Ethiopia will subsidize 30 collection centres, pledging up to 10 million Birr

CCBA in Ethiopia empowers 50 unemployed women with study programme

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Ethiopia has empowered 50 unemployed women with its bursary study programme in partnership with Efoy Nanny and Housekeeping Training Center.

Four hundred youth and women sharpen service skills with support of CCBA

Hundreds of youth and women are ready to deliver high standards of professional service after receiving training in customer service excellence, communication skills and a service mindset through a partnership between Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Ethiopia and the Tourism Training Institute.
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.