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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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda has unveiled a new look of its leading sparkling lemon-lime flavored soft drink Sprite in a clear polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottle packaging. This shift from its green bottle means more Sprite bottles can be collected, recycled and reused …
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Uganda Red Cross Society has received Shs360 million from Cola Coca Foundation to promote COVID-19 vaccination. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The funds will support numerous activities at vaccination sites, vaccine distribution, Personal Protective Equipment procurement (PPEs), awareness efforts promoting vaccination and sanitary practices to reduce the spread of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda, and Private Sector Foundation of Uganda, have partnered with Kampala City Council Authority and the Ministry of Health to speed up COVID-19 vaccination and open up the economy. The above entities said on Sept.22 that the drive …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda has reinforced its commitment to the Buy Uganda Build Uganda (BUBU) agenda with the launch of a brand-new product, Ades Nutri-Bushera. Ades is the global brand for Plant-Based Beverages for the Coca-Cola Company that represents delicious throughout the day …
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Coca Cola Zambia has been allowed to import powdered milk to a tune of 700 metric tons per year Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Questions about the standards and sustainability of Uganda’s dairy industry are re-emerging as Zambia presents a new export opportunity for Ugandan dairy products. Coca Cola …
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