Welcome to the Nov/Dec/Jan 2026 issue of Opportunity magazine, a niche business-to-business publication that explores various investment opportunities within Southern Africa’s economic sectors. The publication is endorsed by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) and provides unique insights to enhance your business and investment decision-making choices in the region.
For Busi Thusi, Head
For Busi Thusi, Head ofProcurement for CCBSA, a companyin the Coca-Cola Beverages Africagroup, and an alumna of HenleyBusiness School herself, theceremony was especially meaningful.She had the honour of joining thegraduation procession, celebratingalongside the new graduates.“Seeing our suppliers walk acrossthat stage is incredibly rewarding,”said Thusi. “They are not only buildingstronger businesses but also creatingjobs, expanding into new markets andmaking a tangible difference in theircommunities. We are proud to be partof their journey.”The Supplier DevelopmentProgramme is more than a traininginitiative – it is a strategic investmentin South Africa’s small-businesssector, enabling participants to scale,diversify and operate competitively inthe mainstream economy.22 | www.opportunityonline.co.za
For Busi Thusi, Head of Procurement for CCBSA, graduation night was a proud moment.ABOUT CCBACCBA is the eighth largest Coca-Colaauthorised bottler in the world byrevenue and the largest on the continent.It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Colaready-to-drink beverages sold in Africaby volume. With over 18 000 employeesin Africa, CCBA group services morethan 800 000 customers with a host ofinternational and local brands. CCBAgroup operates in 14 countries, includingits six key markets of South Africa,Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambiqueand Namibia, as well as Tanzania,Botswana, Ghana, Zambia, the islandsof Comoros and Mayotte, Eswatini,Lesotho and Malawi.Learn more at: www.ccbagroup.com • Follow us on LinkedInwww.opportunityonline.co.za | 23
