INTERVIEW | SARA BYALA | A new book called Bottled: How Coca-Cola Became African tells the story of how the world’s most famous carbonated drink conquered the continent. It’s a tale of marketing gumption and high politics and is the product of years of research by critical writing lecturer Sara Byala, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the world continues to celebrate International Women’s Day, the role of the private sector in advancing the economic inclusion of women in Africa remains topical. One of the companies pushing for inclusion of women is Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) which uses its industry …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | To mark International Day for Women and Girls in Science, Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) celebrated the achievements of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) by recognising leading women taking part in its Women in the Leadership program, it said on Feb.13. Commenting on …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 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 the Leadership program, it said in a news …
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ANALYSIS | SARA BYALA | A new book called Bottled: How Coca-Cola Became African tells the story of how the world’s most famous carbonated drink conquered the continent. It’s a tale of marketing gumption and high politics and is the product of years of research by critical writing lecturer Sara Byala, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Plastic waste will be put to good use as an alternative fuel in cement production thanks to a new three-year partnership between Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and Hima Cement Limited announced on Nov.17 in Kampala. CCBU will provide Hima Cement access to plastic waste from …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 10,000 youth in 10 higher education institutions will be enrolled in a digital coaching and mentorship programme called Boundless Minds in partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU). The project will intensively mentor 100 students from different institutions who will be recruited as …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola has launched its iconic Christmas caravan campaign known to spread cheer during the festive season. The Christmas caravans were officially flagged off from Akamwesi shopping mall, Kyebando and are expected to run till Christmas day. The caravans will now travel to different towns across …
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Ortega replaces Bruno Pietracci, who has been named president of Coca-Cola’s Latin America operating unit Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Luisa Ortega, will become president of the company’s Africa operating unit, overseeing markets across the continent. Ortega currently serves as president of the company’s …
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| THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Africa’s through Century Bottling Company has introduced Sprite clear PET polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottle packaging in Uganda to enhance plastic collection and recycling. This becomes the 5th African market to introduce the Sprite clear PET, after South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Kenya. Melkamu …
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