Namibia

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.

Seasoned Industry Leader Henry Friedrich Returns to the Coca-Cola System to Lead CCBA in Namibia

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Namibia has announced the appointment of Henry Friedrich as its new General Manager.

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Namibia wins top award for marketing innovation

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Namibia is celebrating a significant industry milestone after winning the Most Innovative Marketing Campaign award for its iconic ‘Share a Coke’ campaign at the inaugural Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) Branding and Marketing Excellence Awards, held on 10 April.

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa kicks off ‘Year of the Customer,’ honouring teams driving market excellence

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has declared 2026 its ‘Year of the Customer,’ a strategic focus brought to life this week as the company honoured its top-performing teams and countries at its annual awards ceremony.

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.

CCBA honours 129 long‑serving employees, underscoring a culture that retains and grows talent

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Namibia has honoured 129 long‑serving employees at its 2026 Long Service Awards - the highest number recognised since 2022. This milestone reflects the company’s strong culture of attracting, developing and retaining high-performing talent, and empowering individuals to reach their full potential.

The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments Agree to Sell Controlling Interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa to Coca-Cola HBC AG

The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments have agreed to sell a 75% controlling interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Pty. Ltd. to Coca-Cola HBC AG, the companies announced today.

Coca-Cola Launches Nationwide Promotion Offering Namibians a Chance to Win Up to N$10,000

From 1 September to 30 November, Namibians will have the chance to win their share of N$1 million in cash prizes through the Under the Crown (UTC) promotion, run by Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Namibia. Each week, one lucky winner will walk away with N$10,000.

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa celebrates nine years of growth and shared opportunity

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) marks nine years since the transformative merger that established it as the continent’s largest Coca-Cola bottling partner.

Share a Coke is back! The magic of finding your name on the iconic bottle returns

Coca-Cola is bringing back its legendary "Share a Coke" campaign, offering fresh brand experiences and inviting a new generation to experience the magic of personalised connection.
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.
CCBA Eswatini Hero

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.
CCBA Botswana Hero

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.