By Tshidi Ramogase, Chief Public Affairs, Communication and Sustainability Officer, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa March 8, Accra – International Women’s Day highlights the private sector’s crucial role in advancing the economic inclusion of women in Africa. At Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), we use our industry leadership to be part of the solution for positive change on […]
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News, Sustainability, Waste, Water, Youth
Voltic and LaDMA team up with University of Ghana Plastic Recycling Project to tackle plastic waste
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November 25, Accra – A unique partnership between the private sector, local government and the University of Ghana Plastic Recycling Project set the stage for a cleanup of plastic waste at Labadi Beach. Staff from Voltic (GH) Limited, members of the University of Ghana Plastic Recycling Project and the La Dadekotopon Municipal Assembly team joined […]
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16 September 2023, Accra – Labadi Beach received a refresh on International Coastal Cleanup Day when Voltic (GH) Limited, in collaboration with the La Dade Kotopon Municipal District and the University of Ghana Plastic Recycling Project came together to collect plastic waste. “As a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, we are leading the industry in […]
Featured, Sustainability, Waste, Youth
Africa’s large informal economy a key element of strategies to eliminate plastic waste
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Aug
Aug
Jacques Vermeulen Plastic waste is a growing problem globally, with up to 12.7 million metric tons of plastic entering the oceans each year1. Plastic packaging is also an essential part of our modern lives, supporting efficient, safe and hygienic food value chains, among other important applications. On a continent where food safety is an abiding […]
Featured, News, Sustainability, Women Empowerment, Youth
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa bets big on skills for the future
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July 15, Accra -– Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is making significant investments in capabilities to create an agile workplace that is engaging and productive, developing the skills of employees to compete in a digital age of artificial intelligence and big data. “CCBA’s digital transformation journey is an integral component to take us into the future, […]
News, Sustainability, Women Empowerment, Youth
Women and girls set sights on science careers with support of CCBA
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Feb
Feb
African women are boldly taking their rightful place in the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with the support of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), as the world marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science today. “In an age of increasing digitalization, climate change concerns and health crises such as the Covid-19 […]
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12 August 2022 – Young people are receiving critical skills development, particularly much-needed entrepreneurship skills to empower youth to start and build their businesses, thanks to investments by Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) as the African continent celebrates International Youth Day today. The theme for this year’s International Youth Day is “Intergenerational Solidarity”, and acts as […]
News, Sustainability, Waste, Youth
Campaign against plastic waste intensifies as world marks Earth Day
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Apr
Apr
The tide is turning against plastic waste as the world marks Earth Day today (April 22), with increasing co-operation between private companies, communities, NGOs, government entities and religious organizations to tackle the issue. Voltic (GH), a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), has pioneered recycling projects in communities and tertiary institutions, created opportunities for women […]
Sustainability, Women Empowerment, Youth
Girls at St. Martin’s SHS taken through career opportunities in STEM
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Mar
Girls at St. Martin’s Senior High School had an inspiring taste of career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) during a sharing session with professional women from Voltic Ghana Limited on International Women’s Day earlier this month. About 300 young women students took part in the session, where they were able to find […]
