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Absa Bank Ghana

Also known as: Absa Bank Ghana Limited · Absa Bank Ghana LTD

Financial services organization that relocated its head office to Ridge, Accra, and engages in business risk management seminars and financial literacy programs for students.

2026-04-272026-07-05

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The offer was conducted by Absa Bank Ghana LTD, Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD, and Databank Brokerage LTD acting as the Joint Lead Managers.

    Kasapreko IPO oversubscribed by 146%, to list on GSE on June 15th
  3. Business & Financial Times

    As part of the wider Absa Group, Absa Bank Ghana has strengthened its focus on governance, stakeholder accountability and sustainable finance.

    Have we mistaken CSR for Sustainability?: Why businesses need to rethink ESG
  4. May 2026
  5. Joy Online

    Absa Bank Ghana has hosted another edition of its Risk Management Seminars, bringing together Business and commercial banking clients for practical discussions on navigating economic volatility and managing market risks.

    Absa Bank Ghana empowers businesses to navigate market risks
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    Absa Bank Ghana’s Finance team has engaged students at Academic City University College in a career panel discussion under the bank’s Ready to Work citizenship programme.

    Absa Bank engages Academic City students on career devt, financial literacy
  7. Joy Online

    Absa Bank Ghana’s Compliance team has engaged final-year students at Holy Trinity Cathedral Senior High School in Accra in a session focused on career choices and financial literacy.

    Absa Bank supports Holy Trinity SHS students with career guidance and financial literacy
  8. Business & Financial Times

    Absa Bank Ghana’s Finance team has engaged students at Academic City University College in a career panel discussion under the bank’s Ready to Work citizenship programme.

    Absa Bank engages Academic City students on career development and financial literacy
  9. Business & Financial Times

    Private sector interventions, including programmes like the Absa SME Loan at 10% per annum, a partnership between Absa Bank Ghana and the Mastercard Foundation, that pair concessional lending with business development support, further demonstrate how aligning capital with capabil

    Youth education, skills development, and mentorship are imperative for nation’s economic future
  10. Joy Online

    Private sector interventions, including programmes like the Absa SME Loan at 10% per annum, a partnership between Absa Bank Ghana and the Mastercard Foundation, that pair concessional lending with business development support, further demonstrate how aligning capital with capabil

    Youth education, skills development, and mentorship are imperative for Ghana’s economic future
  11. Business & Financial Times

    It is the customer’s complete unawareness that anything complex is happening behind the scenes. >>>the writer is Chief Information and Enablement Officer, Absa Bank Ghana The post Resilience by design: Bank systems that withstand disruption and protect customers appeared first on

    Resilience by design: Bank systems that withstand disruption and protect customers
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    Private sector interventions, including programmes like the Absa SME Loan at 10% per annum, a partnership between Absa Bank Ghana and the Mastercard Foundation, that pair concessional lending with business development support, further demonstrate how aligning capital with capabil

    Youth education, skills development, and mentorship are imperative for Ghana’s economic future
Business

Absa Bank Ghana relocates head office to Ridge

The News

Absa Bank Ghana has begun operating from its new head office, named Absa Place, at 64 Independence Avenue, Ridge, Accra, relocating from its longstanding High Street location where it had operated for over a century. The new purpose-built headquarters is designed to support future growth and enhance service delivery, though it has not yet been officially commissioned.

1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Absa Bank Ghana relocates head office to Ridge

    Absa Bank Ghana has begun operating from its new head office, named Absa Place, at 64 Independence Avenue, Ridge, Accra, relocating from its longstanding High Street location where it had operated for over a century. The new purpose-built headquarters is designed to support future growth and enhance service delivery, though it has not yet been officially commissioned.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 29 June

  1. OPay's rise challenges legacy banks in Africa's fintech era

    A Business & Financial Times analysis examines how OPay, a neobank launched in 2018, has become one of Nigeria's most significant financial platforms, now valued at USD 2.7 billion and surpassing legacy institutions like First Bank of Nigeria. The article argues that established African financial institutions must learn from OPay's success by prioritizing consumer convenience over traditional banking models built on physical branches.

    29 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Local dollar bond trading surges 4,684% to US$35m in 5 months

    Trading in locally issued US dollar-denominated government bonds jumped to US$35.36 million in the first five months of 2026 from US$739,092 in the same period last year, a surge market participants interpret as a sign of improving investor confidence in Ghana's sovereign debt following the 2023 Domestic Debt Exchange Programme.

    29 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 25 June

  1. Dr. Ellen Ohene-Afoakwa elected Chartered Institute of Bankers president

    The Chartered Institute of Bankers Ghana has elected Dr. Ellen Ohene-Afoakwa, Managing Executive for Corporate and Investment Banking at Absa Bank Ghana Ltd, as president for a two-year term. She has prioritized education, skills development, and staff welfare for the incoming council.

    25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 19 June

  1. Ghana must build functional cities to attract investment, experts say

    Speakers at the 2026 Citi Business Festival roundtable called for deliberate, coordinated efforts to develop well-planned and functional cities, arguing that urban competitiveness drives investment, productivity, and economic growth. Panellists emphasized that cities compete directly for capital and talent, with experts noting that about 80 percent of Ghana's housing is built by the private sector, and calling for stronger public sector coordination.

    19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Ghanaian firms urged to leverage AfCFTA trade opportunities

    Policymakers, trade experts and business leaders at the 2026 Citi Business Festival say Ghanaian businesses must take a more proactive role in leveraging opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area, citing the need for stronger private sector participation, policy coordination and trade financing to maximise benefits from Africa's $3 trillion single market.

    16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Bank governance and asset quality matter more than lending growth

    As Ghana's banks face falling government security yields and compressed margins in 2025–2026, they are shifting toward lending to the real economy, but credit expansion without strong risk discipline risks solvency challenges, requiring boards to prioritize asset quality over income gains.

    16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  3. Kasapreko completes oversubscribed IPO, third in six months

    Kasapreko PLC raised GH¢700 million through an oversubscribed IPO with GH¢1.73 billion in subscriptions from 18,781 investors. The beverage manufacturer's listing marks the third major IPO on the Ghana Stock Exchange in six months, signaling a structural revival in equity listings after years of subdued issuance.

    16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 15 June

  1. African organisations must align wellbeing and productivity conditions

    Many African organisations treat wellbeing, engagement and productivity as separate issues, but sustained performance requires improving working conditions. When conditions are poor, employees become exhausted and disengaged, leading to slower execution and higher absenteeism, with Gallup estimating a global productivity loss of $438bn in 2024 from disengagement.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Kasapreko raises GH¢700m in oversubscribed IPO

    Kasapreko PLC successfully concluded its Initial Public Offer, raising GH¢700 million from subscriptions worth approximately GH¢1.73 billion (146 percent oversubscribed). The beverage manufacturer's shares are scheduled to begin trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange on June 15 under the ticker symbol "KASA".

    11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Kasapreko IPO raises GH¢700m, oversubscribed 146%, lists June 15

    Kasapreko, a leading beverage manufacturer, successfully completed its IPO raising GH¢700,000,000 through issuance of 583,333,333 shares at GH¢1.20 per share. The offer attracted 18,781 applicants with subscriptions totalling GH¢1.73 billion, representing 146% oversubscription, and will list on the Ghana Stock Exchange on June 15th.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ghana businesses often confuse ESG with corporate philanthropy

    Many Ghanaian organisations treat Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles as corporate donations and community outreach, but ESG is a framework that shapes business governance, risk management, and investor decisions. Sustainability has shifted from an act of goodwill to a matter of resilience, with stakeholders now scrutinising how companies manage environmental impact, treat employees, and ensure transparency.

    4 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 25 May

  1. Absa Bank Ghana hosts seminar on business risk management

    Absa Bank Ghana conducted a Risk Management Seminar for business and commercial banking clients, featuring expert presentations on macroeconomic trends and strategies for managing foreign exchange, inflation, and interest rate risks. The bank's executives emphasized the importance of helping businesses build resilience and leverage opportunities in an unpredictable economic environment.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Absa Bank hosts career and financial literacy session at Academic City

    Absa Bank Ghana's Finance team engaged Academic City University College students in a career panel discussion under its Ready to Work programme, focusing on career planning, financial discipline, budgeting, and responsible money management as students prepare for the workforce.

    25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 18 May

  1. Absa Bank staff mentor Holy Trinity SHS students on careers and finances

    Absa Bank Ghana's Compliance team conducted a session with final-year students at Holy Trinity Cathedral Senior High School in Accra covering career guidance and financial literacy, including budgeting, saving and money management as part of the bank's colleague volunteerism efforts.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Absa Bank discusses career and financial literacy with students

    Absa Bank Ghana's Finance team held a career panel discussion with students at Academic City University College under its Ready to Work programme, focusing on career development, financial planning, budgeting, and preparing for entry into the workforce.

    18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  3. Youth skills and mentorship vital for Ghana's economic growth

    Ghana faces a demographic challenge with over one-third of the population under 15 and a youth unemployment rate around 12.1 percent. Of nearly 360,000 secondary school graduates annually, only 35 percent advance to tertiary education, leaving over 240,000 young people unable to find jobs, highlighting a structural mismatch between academic training and market-ready skills.

    18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Youth education and skills critical for Ghana's economic growth

    Ghana faces a demographic challenge with over one-third of its population under 15 and youth unemployment around 12.1%; nearly 360,000 secondary school graduates complete their studies annually, but only 35% progress to tertiary education, leaving more than 240,000 young people entering a job market unable to absorb them. Education, vocational training, and mentorship are essential to bridge the gap between academic training and market-ready skills required by employers.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. Bank technology invisibility: resilience behind seamless customer service

    Banking technology is most effective when invisible to customers; the true measure of a bank's systems is whether disruptions are felt by users rather than whether failures occur. Real-time payment infrastructure and digital banking have shifted customer expectations in Ghana from accepting delays and branch visits to demanding continuous, instant access across all hours and devices.

    11 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Youth skills and mentorship crucial for Ghana's economic future

    Ghana faces a demographic challenge with more than one third of the population under 15 and youth unemployment around 12.1 per cent; the country must improve education and skills training, as nearly 360,000 secondary school graduates complete their studies annually yet only 35 per cent progress to tertiary education, leaving over 240,000 young people unable to find jobs.

    11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 7 May

  1. Banking technology in Ghana must withstand disruption invisibly

    Good banking technology is invisible to customers; when it fails, they notice. Ghana's banking sector has shifted from systems requiring downtime and branch visits to real-time, always-on platforms, and customer expectations now demand continuous service across all hours and devices.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Absa Bank launches Island Escape promotion with Mauritius trips

    Absa Bank Ghana is running an Island Escape promotion from May 4 to July 31, 2026, offering customers chances to win all-expenses-paid trips to Mauritius for two and weekend getaways at Ghanaian resorts. Customers enter by spending a minimum of GH¢350 on Absa cards, with monthly draws supervised by the National Lottery Authority.

    6 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Absa Bank launches Island Escape promotion with Mauritius trips

    Absa Bank Ghana is offering customers all-expenses-paid trips to Mauritius and weekend getaways at local resorts through its Island Escape promotion, running from 4 May to 31 July 2026. Customers can enter by spending a minimum of GHS 350 on any Absa card, with three winners receiving trips to Mauritius and nine winners receiving sponsored weekend stays in Ghana.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Absa Group CEO visits Ghana to reaffirm regional commitment

    Absa Group Chief Executive Officer Kenny Fihla concluded a Ghana visit as part of an African engagement tour to reaffirm the group's commitment to regional growth, sustainable financial inclusion, and customer focus. The visit included meetings with stakeholders and explored opportunities in fintech, trade finance, and youth empowerment to support Ghana's economic transformation.

    27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Absa Group CEO visits Ghana to reaffirm strategic commitment

    Absa Group CEO Kenny Fihla concluded a working visit to Ghana as part of an Africa-wide engagement tour to reaffirm the bank's commitment to regional growth, sustainable financial inclusion, and customer-centric banking. During the visit, Fihla met stakeholders and emphasised Absa's ambition to deepen its presence in Ghana through digital innovation, small business support, and sustainable finance initiatives.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Absa Group CEO visits Ghana to affirm strategic commitment

    Absa Group Chief Executive Officer Kenny Fihla concluded a visit to Ghana as part of an engagement tour across Africa to reaffirm the group's commitment to regional growth, sustainable financial inclusion, and customer-centric operations. During the visit, Fihla met with stakeholders and outlined Absa's ambition to provide customer-focused financial services and support Ghana's economic transformation through fintech, trade finance, and youth empowerment.

    27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

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