AFRICA – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), the eighth-largest Coca-Cola bottling partner globally, has been recognized as a Top Employer in Africa for 2025.
The certification, awarded by the Top Employers Institute, also acknowledges CCBA’s operations in Ethiopia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda at the country level.
“We have a people-first culture that ensures unparalleled professional development for our valued employees,” said Natasa Prodanovic, CCBA Chief People and Culture Officer. “Our aim is to nurture potential, attract and retain high-performing talent, and invest in growth.”
CCBA’s commitment to fostering professional growth and empowering employees aligns with its strategy to remain an employer of choice for individuals seeking learning and development opportunities.
In addition to its focus on workforce development, CCBA continues to expand its operational capacity.
In November 2024, the company announced a significant investment in Namibia, including a new bottling line capable of producing 27,000 bottles per hour.
This upgrade will boost the plant’s output capacity by 30%, stimulating growth across the company’s value chain.
The investment also incorporates the installation of a water treatment plant featuring advanced water recovery technology to reduce consumption.
The integration of cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence, underscores CCBA’s efforts to equip its workforce with future-ready skills.
In July, CCBA launched a US$27 million facility equipped with a 67,000 bottles per hour state-of-the-art production line in Uganda.
The beverage giant is also consolidating its operations in Africa with significant commitments in Nigeria and Kenya. In September 2024, Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC) unveiled plans to invest US$1 billion in Nigeria over the next five years.
Earlier, CCBA announced plans to invest up to US$175 million in Kenya over the next five years, contingent on achieving projected growth targets.
During the third quarter of 2024, Coca-Cola’s net revenue saw a 1 percent decline to US$11.9 billion attributed to a US$919 million charge related to the remeasurement of contingent consideration from its 2020 acquisition of fairlife, LLC, as well as the impact of unfavorable currency exchange rates.
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