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Coca-Cola's $1.5bn spending boosts value-added activity in Southern Africa

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A study presented at the 19th Comesa Business Forum found that Coca-Cola generated $3.6bn in value-added economic activity across the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa in 2024. The company spent almost $1.5bn on goods and services from suppliers in member countries, supporting over 458,200 jobs across various sectors.

From nyasatimes.com

Why it matters

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This spending represents 0.3 per cent of Comesa’s combined gross domestic product. The research noted that for every direct job created by Coca-Cola, an additional 28 jobs are supported across the wider economy.

From nyasatimes.com

Who's involved

  • Coca-ColaOperates in Southern Africa and utilizes local suppliers for its operations.
  • Southern AfricaThe region where Coca-Cola generates value-added activity and uses local suppliers.

Who could feel it

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  • SparSpeculative

    Might see higher demand for retail products due to increased value-added activity.

  • ChoppiesSpeculative

    Could experience higher demand for retail products from increased spending.

  • AngolaSpeculative

    May benefit from increased corporate procurement and spending from local suppliers.

  • ZambiaSpeculative

    Could see increased demand for manufacturing and logistics services from local suppliers.

  • ZimbabweSpeculative

    Might benefit from increased corporate procurement and spending from local suppliers.

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