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The Journal of African Business Issue 12

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Welcome to the March/April/May 2025 issue of The Journal of African Business. This unique guide to business and investment in Africa is your up-to-date guide to business and investment trends on the African continent.

COCA-COLA BEVERAGES

COCA-COLA BEVERAGES AFRICA RECOGNISED AS ATOP EMPLOYER IN AFRICADriven to make an impact, passionate about learning and committed to caring for others.CCoca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has been certified as a Top Employer in Africafor 2025, based on the results of the Top Employers Institute’s HR Best PracticesSurvey. CCBA was certified as a Top Employer in Africa and its operations inEthiopia, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda achieved this accolade at country level.“We have a people-first culture that ensures unparalleled professionaldevelopment for our valued employees,” said CCBA Chief People and CultureOfficer Natasa Prodanovic.committed to caring for others.“Our aim is to nurture potential, attract and retain high-performing talent, andinvest in growth.“CCBA’s continued market success and status as the largest bottler of belovedCoca-Cola brands on the continent are other key differentiators.“We empower individuals to thrive and our certification as a Top Employerreflects the strength of our commitment to being an employer of choice forprofessionals with a desire to learn and grow.“Our people are driven to make an impact, are passionate about learning and“Congratulations to our leaders and colleagues, and thank you for making thisrecognition possible,” Prodanovic concluded.CCBA in Ethiopia, Top Employer Award: left to right, Duncan Kimani, Biruk Adugna, Nigus Alemu, Daryl Wilson, Solomon Tesfaye and Desalegn Mekonnen.

TOP EMPLOYERABOUT CCBACCBA is the eighth-largest Coca-Cola bottling partner in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Colaproducts sold in Africa by volume. With over 18 000 employees in Africa, CCBA services more than 735,000 customers with a host of international andlocal brands. The group was formed in July 2016 after the successful combination of the Southern and East Africa bottling operations of the non-alcoholicready-to-drink beverages businesses of The Coca-Cola Company, SABMiller plc and Gutsche Family Investments. CCBA shareholders are currently: TheCoca-Cola Company 66.5% and Gutsche Family Investments 33.5%. CCBA operates in 15 countries, including its six key markets of South Africa, Kenya,Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique and Namibia, as well as Tanzania, Botswana, Ghana, Zambia, the islands of Comoros and Mayotte, Eswatini, Lesotho andMalawi.Learn more at https://www.ccbagroup.comCCBA in Uganda, Top Employer Award: left to right; Flavia Kiconco, Eric Muyira Ndiwalana,Jennifer Tumwebaze, Catherine Gita, Christine Namayanja, Ivan Ssemakula, Eddie Mubiru, AndrewMwambu, Enock Kyendo, Phionah Nahabwe, Macklean Kukundakwe and Edith Kiwumulo.CCBA in Tanzania, Top Employer Award: left to right; EmmanuelKyarwenda, Fatma Mnaro, Jonathan Jooste, ScolastikaAugustine, Haji Ali, Hassan Waziri and Salum Nassor.CCBA South Africa Top Employer Award: leftto right; Lebogang Radeba, Ayana Tsoliwe,Lizaan van Wyk, Leola Britton, Sindiswa Nkuna,Nonkululeko Mkhwanazi and Leonard Vilakazi.

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