Uganda Archives

25 Mar 2024

Drought, floods show urgency of improved water security in Africa

Africa’s vulnerability to climate change was once again demonstrated in late 2023, when torrential rains swept across much of East Africa, bringing devastating floods just six months after a record-breaking five-season drought in the region.

Sustainability

08 Mar 2024

Economic inclusion of women is good for business, good for Africa

International Women’s Day highlights the private sector's crucial role in advancing the economic inclusion of women in Africa. At Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), we use our industry leadership to be part of the solution for positive change on the African continent.

Sustainability

19 Feb 2024

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda goes the extra mile for road safety

– Road safety awareness will move forward on Monday, 26 February, when Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) partners with the Joe Walker, Kampala to Fort Portal Walk.

Sustainability

11 Feb 2024

CCBU Empowers Women in STEM

To mark International Day for Women and Girls in Science, Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) celebrates the achievements of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) by recognising leading women taking part in its Women in Leadership programme

Business, Sustainability

06 Feb 2024

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa announces CEO succession

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) today announced that CEO Jacques Vermeulen will retire after 28 years of service with the Coca-Cola system.

Business

29 Nov 2023

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda bags top taxpayer award

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda’s (CCBU) major contribution to the economy and its outstanding commitment to tax compliance and ethical practices has placed the company as the overall winner in the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Taxpayers Awards.

Business

01 Nov 2023

African Continental Free Trade Area could be the antidote to current macro-economic challenges

The World Trade Organisation has recently warned that global tensions are causing fragmentation of trade, noting an uptick in unilateral trade restrictions and a growing trend towards consolidation of relationships within limited groups of “friendly” counties.

Business

21 Oct 2023

Visually impaired football players put skills on display

Eight teams of visually impaired soccer players will take to the field in the 2023 Blind Football Uganda Championship, supported by Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) in partnership with Blind Football Uganda.

Sustainability

05 Oct 2023

Future business leaders hone their skills at Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda

A group of 15 employees at Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has completed six months of leadership training designed to equip them to take the next step up in their careers while also developing a strong pipeline of leadership talent for the company.

EVP, Sustainability

29 Sep 2023

Partnership steps up collection of plastic waste

A recycling outfit called the Acacia Foundation has received a boost to its operations through an agreement with Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) to provide it with access to CCBU’s PET bottle collection and sorting centres across the country, logistical support for transport and help in accessing financing at favourable terms.

Sustainability

Uganda