Coke cap millions are back

Coca-Cola is offering consumers in Namibia the chance to win a share of N$1 million in cash prizes from 1 September to 31 December 2026 with Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Namibia's flagship "Under the Cap" (UTC) campaign returns.

Over the last two years, more than 6 800 Namibians have won prizes through the promotion, including microwaves, fridges, weekly cash prizes and airtime, according to the company. This year, the campaign includes a grand prize of N$50 000 and weekly cash prizes throughout the promotion period.

To enter, consumers need to purchase any participating 330ml, 500ml, 600ml, 1L, 1.25L or 2L plastic bottle of Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Fanta, Sprite, Twist, Sparletta or Stoney. Look under the yellow cap for a unique code, dial 14245845#, enter the code and follow the prompts. Each entry costs N$2.

Faith Nehanda, marketing lead at Coca-Cola East and Central Africa, said: "At Coca-Cola, we offer a wide variety of beverage choices for all lifestyles and occasions, while creating memorable experiences for our consumers. We're excited to reward our loyal consumers in Namibia with their share of N$1 million in cash prizes, including weekly cash prizes of N$5 000."

Recognition with the Most Innovative Marketing Campaign award for our Share a Coke campaign at the MTC Branding and Marketing Excellence Awards is a testament to our commitment to creating campaigns that truly connect with people's lives, said Maguire Mulder, commercial director at CCBA in Namibia.

The UTC promotion builds on the company's strong connection with consumers across the country and is a way of celebrating that relationship by giving back to the people who have made its brands part of their everyday lives, Mulder added.

CCBA is the eighth largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler, by revenue, in the world and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola ready-to-drink beverages sold in Africa by volume. With over 13 000 employees in Africa, CCBA group services more than 840,000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA Group operates in 14 countries.