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ABSA Bank

ABSA Bank — one of Ghana's six largest lenders identified by PwC's 2026 Banking Survey.

2026-04-282026-09-13

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    He later served as Managing Executive of Nedbank Private Bank before moving to ABSA Bank in 2010 and African Bank in 2012.

    CIMA President Alfred Ramosedi to engage Ghana’s finance, business leaders
  3. Joy Online

    EWN@10 is in partnership with MTN and supported by Telecel, Absa Bank, ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development, CBG and Ecobank.

    Executive Women Network celebrates a decade of leadership, sets sights on next generation of impact
  4. Joy Online

    The bond is expected to be listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, with Absa Bank, CalBank, Fincap Securities, GCB Bank, OA Capital and Stanbic Bank serving as active bond specialists.

    New 4-year bond attracts GH¢4.46bn in bids
  5. Joy Online

    Absa Bank, Calbank, Fincap GCB, OA and Stanbic were the six institutions that participated as active bond specialists for this offer.

    Government raises GH¢3.15bn in 4-year bond at 12%
  6. August 2026
  7. Joy Online

    GCB Bank, Absa Bank, Ecobank, Stanbic, Fidelity Bank and Zenith Bank make up the top tier or first quartile banks in Ghana, according to the 2026 Ghana Banking Survey by PwC Ghana.

    GCB, Ecobank, 4 others are top tier banks in Ghana – PwC Banking Survey
  8. Joy Online

    Blewett said MTN has invested over one billion dollars in its network in the last five years and graduated the first cohort of 50 SME CEOs from its Mini MBA programme with Absa Bank and NOVA Business School Africa.

    MTN Ghana launches 2026 Sustainability Month, says “Small Actions, Big Impact”
  9. June 2026
  10. Joy Online

    lds, however, failed to attain the minimum technical score of 80 per cent, leaving Engineers and Planners as the sole qualified bidder after recording a combined technical and financial score of 93.15 per cent and demonstrating access to US$505 million in financing from ABSA Bank

    Manhyia South MP demands transparency on Damang Mine lease in RTI request
  11. Joy Online

    They were joined by members of the McDan delegation, including Prophet Prakash Pyne, Nana Ama Amoah, Yvonne Ohui McCarthy, and Mr Lawson Tornyi of ABSA Bank.

    McDan’s compassion fuels a new generation of entrepreneurs for Ghana and Africa
  12. Joy Online

    Fareed Arthur; Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mark Badu Aboagye; and Head of Trade and Working Capital at ABSA Bank, Emmanuel Mensah.

    UniMAC journalism students join Channel One TV deliberations on Africa’s trade future
  13. May 2026
  14. Joy Online

    Absa Bank has partnered with Ripple to develop digital asset custody capabilities, while Nedbank is exploring blockchain-based payment and settlement solutions with Crypto.com.

    African banks, stablecoins, and the next payments inflection

Today

  1. CIMA president visits Ghana to engage finance professionals

    Alfred Ramosedi, president of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, will visit Ghana from September 18 to 19, 2026, to meet with finance professionals, business leaders and stakeholders about the changing role of the profession. He will serve as chief guest at a CGMA Convocation Ceremony and discuss emerging trends with leading companies and media.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. Executive Women Network marks decade with leadership conference

    The Executive Women Network, founded in 2016 to support women in senior management and executive roles, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with the EWN@10 Conference & Expo on October 1–2 in Accra, bringing together women leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers from Ghana and Africa to discuss leadership and impact.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government's 4-year bond raises GH¢3.15bn amid strong demand

    Government's latest four-year Treasury bond auction attracted GH¢4.46 billion in bids, of which GH¢3.15 billion was accepted. The bond cleared at 12.00% yield, below pre-auction expectations, with a bid-to-cover ratio of 1.41 times.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 4 September

  1. Government raises GH¢3.15bn in 4-year bond auction

    Ghana's government raised GH¢3.15 billion in a 4-year bond auction at a clearing yield of 12%, receiving total bids worth GH¢4.46 billion. The bond, marketed primarily to resident investors and to be listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, will mature on September 3, 2030.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 18 August

  1. GCB, Ecobank, Stanbic, Absa, Fidelity, Zenith top Ghana banks

    PwC's 2026 Ghana Banking Survey identifies six first-quartile banks as Ghana's largest lenders: GCB Bank, Absa Bank, Ecobank, Stanbic, Fidelity Bank, and Zenith Bank. These top-tier institutions hold the largest share of operating assets, customer deposits, and market power, with Zenith Bank newly joining the category in 2026 while the other five maintained their 2025 positions.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 9 August

  1. MTN Ghana launches month-long sustainability initiative with measurable targets

    MTN Ghana launched its 2026 Sustainability Month under the theme "Together for a Sustainable Future: Small Actions, Big Impact," with CEO Stephen Blewett emphasizing a shift from awareness to measurable impact. The company highlighted progress including 4.7 million biodegradable SIM customers, 3.02 megawatts of solar power installed, and initiatives such as Y'ello Care's GHS3 million Vegetable Hub training over 1,000 youth in climate-smart farming.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Manhyia South MP seeks Damang Mine lease transparency records

    The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South has formally requested access to documents and records relating to the Damang Mining Lease granted to Engineers and Planners Limited, invoking the Right to Information Act 2019. The MP is seeking disclosure of lease terms, payments made by the company, production returns from 2023–2026, stockpile details, and records of any transition management following the competitive tender process concluded in April 2026.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. UCC hosts McDan Business Sense Challenge for student entrepreneurs

    The University of Cape Coast, in collaboration with D-Hub, hosted the McDan Business Sense Challenge during SRC Week, where ten student-led enterprises pitched business ideas before academic and industry judges for startup funding opportunities.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. UniMAC journalism students debate Ghana's AfCFTA trade strategy

    Journalism students at the University of Media, Arts and Communication joined a live Channel One TV discussion on how Ghana can maximise benefits from the African Continental Free Trade Area. A five-member panel, including the Acting National AfCFTA Coordinator and CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, discussed opportunities and challenges, with speakers highlighting issues such as Ghana's high manufacturing power costs compared to global competitors.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. African banks face choice on stablecoin adoption role

    Africa's fragmented cross-border payment systems are slow and costly compared to global averages, spurring interest in stablecoins as settlement infrastructure. The strategic question is whether African banks will institutionalize stablecoins within regulated frameworks or whether the infrastructure will continue to develop outside formal banking channels.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. NEIP begins disbursing grants for Adwumawura youth entrepreneurship program

    The Adwumawura Programme, implemented by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has commenced grant disbursement to support youth-owned business establishment. The 2025 cohort launched on April 28, 2025, received over 120,000 applications within the first weeks and underwent evaluation by a 9-member selection committee.

    28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

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