The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments have agreed to sell a controlling 75 percent stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) to Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company AG (Coca-Cola HBC) in a transaction valued at US$2.6 billion. The transaction values Coca-Cola Beverages Africa at an equity value of US$3.4 billion, establishing Coca-Cola HBC as the controlling shareholder in Africa’s largest Coca-Cola bottler and one of the most important strategic acquisitions in the company’s history. Under the terms of the agreement, Coca-Cola HBC will acquire 41.52 percent of CCBA from The Coca-Cola Company, which currently holds 66.52 percent, and the remaining 33.48…
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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has appointed Emmy Hashakimana as the new General Manager of Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda, effective 12 August 2025. The announcement, made in an internal communication by Gavin…
Melkamu Abebe, the outgoing General Manager of Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), has concluded his tenure on an extraordinarily high note, guiding the company to victory at the prestigious Group Africa CEO Award. Under his leadership, CCBU stood out among Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) operations, triumphing over strong competition from Botswana, Ghana, and South Africa. The award, which recognises markets that demonstrate excellence across financial strength, leadership, customer execution, and operational efficiency, was presented at a special ceremony celebrating top-performing business units within Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA). Sunil Gupta, Chief Executive Officer of CCBA, commended Uganda’s achievement, stating: “This award is…
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The good news story of Africa’s economic development over the past decades has been called into question by recent events, which threaten to undo much of the gains. According to the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organisation, decades of work to reduce hunger in Africa are being reversed as the continent struggles to cope with conflict, climate crisis and the global economic slowdown. About 278 million people in Africa – approximately one-fifth of the total population – went hungry in 2021, an increase of 50 million people since 2019, according to UN figures. Based on current trends, this is projected to rise to 310 million…
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Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) through its initiative, Plastic Recycling Industries (PRI) has today partnered with Stanbic Bank Uganda to further reduce plastic waste in Uganda. This partnership is part of CCBU’s environmental sustainability programme that seeks to create a world without waste. CCBU, which is part of The Coca-Cola Company, shares in the larger Group’s ambition of making 25% of its packaging reusable by 2030, collecting for recycling the equivalent of 100% of packaging sold and creating packaging that is at least 50% recycled material by 2030. This is as a 2022 report by the National Research Repository of Uganda…
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Today, February 11th, the world marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, against the backdrop of growing climate change concerns and health crises. This, together with the growing role of and demand for technology and digitalisation makes the demand for more hands-on the job more evident than ever before. “Individuals with advanced skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are crucial to pushing us to new frontiers as well as tackle urgent challenges. However, the potential of one group has been consistently under-harnessed in this regard: women,” observes World Bank’s Ekua Nuama Bentil, Ruth Charo,…
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Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has appointed John Mukiibi to the position of Finance Director, effective 1 October 2022. Mukiibi’s experience in Finance spans a period of more than 12 years. He joined CCBU in May 2010 as a Graduate-in-Training in Finance and advanced through various management positions, acquiring substantial experience in Financial Accounting and Business Support Departments. “John has attained extensive skills by being at the center of operations, strategic planning and people processes within the Finance department. He has made a tremendous contribution towards the success of the Finance function which includes transforming it into a value-centred business partner,”…
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By Mary Sarah Nassali Have you ever met anyone who always speaks their truth no matter who is involved and what is at stake? One who is never afraid to say what has to be said and is always ready to defend what they know and believe in? We all have had courses to interact with such individuals and are sometimes left in awe of their audacity. Such individuals are bold and confident in themselves. One who trusts in their abilities and judgments will definitely be bold enough to defend it whenever the need does arise. As a professional in…
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By Mary Sarah Nassali The craze for acceptance and human validation can push people to do what they would normally not. There is just that urge to always fit into the stereotypes that have been set as standards in society. Conforming to societal standards may not entirely be wrong if those standards are good and acceptable. However, conforming to standards against your beliefs and values is not advisable. Bending yourself and trying to fit in will only cause you to lose a part of your authentic self every time. In no distant time, you’ll start to suffer an identity crisis…
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More and more plastic waste is being diverted from landfills and into a circular economy that grows employment and entrepreneurship in African countries. Food and beverage packaging is an important part of modern life, helping to ensure food safety and reduce food waste, yet the world has a packaging problem that requires a comprehensive response. As part of its responsibility to help address this challenge, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), together with The Coca-Cola Company, has set ambitious goals to help collect a bottle or can for every one it produces by 2030, use 50% recycled content in all packaging and…
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