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Absa Bank Ghana

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

Absa Bank Ghana — financial institution supporting community initiatives, agribusiness training, and business expansion through donations, capacity-building programmes, and trade missions.

2026-04-272026-08-23

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May 2026
5 MayJoy Online
Absa Bank Ghana Limited has launched its Island Escape promotion, offering customers the opportunity to win all-expenses-paid trips to Mauritius and weekend getaways at selected resorts across Ghana. …
Absa Bank launches Island Escape promotion offering trips to Mauritius and local getaways
April 2026
27 AprThe Ghanaian Times
… Commenting on the visit, Absa Bank Ghana’s Managing Director, Dr Edward Nartey Botchway, said “We were privileged to host our Group Chief Executive Officer in Ghana. …
Absa Group CEO reaffirms Ghana’s strategic importance
27 AprJoy Online
… Commenting on the visit, Absa Bank Ghana’s Managing Director, Edward Nartey Botchway, said: “We were privileged to host our Group Chief Executive Officer in Ghana. …
Absa Group CEO reaffirms Ghana’s strategic importance during working visit
27 AprBusiness & Financial Times
… Commenting on the visit, Absa Bank Ghana’s Managing Director, Edward Nartey Botchway, said: “We were privileged to host our Group Chief Executive Officer in Ghana. …
Absa Group CEO reaffirms nation’s strategic importance during working visit

Society

Absa Bank donates equipment to Buzstop Boys for community cleanups

The News

Absa Bank Ghana's Prestige Banking team has donated equipment including a demolition breaker, angle grinder, sledgehammers, sewage pump, pressure washer, brush cutter, earth auger, generator, lawn mower and 100 metres of hose to Buzstop Boys to support their drain-clearing, waste-management and community clean-up activities. Bank executives said the donation reflects Absa's commitment to supporting community-led initiatives and improving Ghana's public spaces.

20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

Absa Bank donates equipment to Buzstop Boys for community cleanups
Absa Bank Ghana's Prestige Banking team has donated equipment including a demolition breaker, angle grinder, sledgehammers, sewage pump, pressure washer, brush cutter, earth auger, generator, lawn mower and 100 metres of hose to Buzstop Boys to support their drain-clearing, waste-management and community clean-up activities. Bank executives said the donation reflects Absa's commitment to supporting community-led initiatives and improving Ghana's public spaces.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Absa Bank donates equipment to Buzstop Boys community group
Absa Bank Ghana has donated essential equipment including a demolition breaker, angle grinder, sledgehammers, submersible sewage pump, petrol pressure washer, brush cutter, earth auger, portable generator, lawn mower and 100 metres of layflat hose to Buzstop Boys to support their drain-clearing, waste management and community clean-up activities. Bank executives commended the group's civic responsibility and said the donation reflects Absa's commitment to supporting community-led initiatives that create social and environmental value.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 18 August

Avance Media announces 2026 Top 100 Ghana women board directors
Avance Media Africa has released the 2026 Top 100 Ghana's Women Board Directors ranking, the second edition, recognizing 100 women serving on boards of Ghana's leading institutions. The research found that women hold 232 of 895 board seats (25.9%) across 100 leading organisations, down from 28% in 2023, though the number of women Board Chairs doubled to 19 and nine organisations now achieve gender parity.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 17 August

Absa Bank concludes Island Escape Campaign, rewards 13 customers
Absa Bank Ghana has concluded its Island Escape Campaign, rewarding 13 customers with travel experiences: four won all-expenses-paid trips for two to Mauritius, and nine received fully sponsored weekend trips to Ghana's premier resorts. Customers earned entries by spending a minimum of GH¢350 using an Absa debit or credit card.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 14 August

Absa concludes training programme for agribusiness entrepreneurs
Absa Bank Ghana and Impact Food Hub held the Agribusiness Launchpad and Accelerator Programme 2.0, a three-day capacity-building initiative to equip agribusiness entrepreneurs with practical skills and technical knowledge. The bank's MD stated that businesses need systems, structures and knowledge to convert Ghana's agricultural produce into globally competitive products.
14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Absa, Impact Food Hub train agribusiness entrepreneurs
Absa Bank Ghana and Impact Food Hub have concluded the Agribusiness Launchpad and Accelerator Programme 2.0, a three-day training initiative designed to equip agribusiness entrepreneurs with practical skills, technical knowledge and insights to strengthen and scale sustainable businesses.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 2 August

UPSA Law School discusses digital asset regulation framework for Ghana
The University of Professional Studies, Accra held a roundtable discussion on regulating Ghana's digital asset space, with experts and Bank of Ghana officials presenting the country's new Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, which uses a risk-based approach to balance innovation, consumer protection, and financial stability.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

Absa Bank facilitates 20-day China-Turkey trade mission for Ghanaian businesses
Absa Bank Ghana organised a 20-day international business mission to China and Turkey for Ghanaian businesses to explore global markets, connect with international suppliers, and build strategic trade partnerships. The programme included visits to Guangzhou and the Canton Fair, factory visits, and business-to-business meetings.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
YEA launches campaign for safe, legal labour migration pathways
The Youth Employment Agency has launched a National Labour Migration Readiness Campaign to educate Ghanaians, particularly young people, on dangers of illegal migration and promote safe, legal overseas employment through its Labour Exchange Programme. The initiative is implemented in partnership with GIZ, Absa Bank Ghana, Ghana Immigration Service and the International Organisation for Migration.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

Businessman rejects court-awarded GH¢79.65m judgment debt
The CEO of Servistar Minwax (WA) Limited has rejected a GH¢79,651,132.62 judgment debt awarded by Accra High Court against the Ghana Revenue Authority, saying his company is entitled to only about GH¢8,951,543 and that accepting the larger amount would be unethical.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 20 July

Absa and Capemay host premium property mortgage engagement event
Absa Bank Ghana and Capemay Properties hosted an exclusive property and mortgage engagement for banking clients and real estate investors, featuring tours of The Signature Apartments, presentations on mortgage solutions, and opportunities to discuss financing and premium property acquisition.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

CIB Ghana elects Dr. Ellen Ohene-Afoakwa as new 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 tenure during its sixth annual general meeting on 25 June 2026. Her priorities include education, skills development, and staff welfare.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Integrity and adaptability essential for graduate success, Absa executive tells students
The Chief Risk Officer at Absa Bank Ghana urged UESD students to treat their degrees as a starting point for lifelong learning, emphasizing that character and adaptability—not certificates alone—determine career trajectory in a rapidly changing world shaped by AI, climate change, and technology.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Absa Bank delivers financial literacy to persons with disabilities
Absa Bank Ghana's Sustainability team held a financial literacy session for Persons with Disabilities at the British Council in Accra, covering budgeting, saving, responsible borrowing, and fraud prevention as part of the bank's colleague volunteerism efforts.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

Integrity, adaptability vital for career success, banker tells graduates
Absa Bank Ghana's Chief Risk Officer Kofi Agyarko-Kwarteng told University of Environment and Sustainable Development students that a degree is a starting point, not a destination, and that graduates must commit to lifelong learning, strengthen communication and problem-solving skills, embrace technology, and build integrity to navigate industry changes driven by artificial intelligence, climate change and shifting labour markets.
13 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Development Bank Ghana launches Women's Lending Programme
The Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has unveiled a Women's Lending Programme to expand access to affordable, long-term capital for women-owned and women-led businesses across Ghana. The launch was part of the bank's fifth-anniversary celebrations and highlights DBG's support for entrepreneurs through a network of participating financial institutions.
13 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 10 July

Absa Bank delivers financial literacy to persons with disabilities
Absa Bank Ghana's Sustainability team held a financial literacy session for Persons with Disabilities at the British Council, covering budgeting, saving, responsible borrowing, and fraud prevention as part of its Colleague Volunteerism Financial Literacy Programme.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 9 July

Absa Bank delivers financial literacy to persons with disabilities
Absa Bank Ghana's Sustainability team held a financial literacy session for Persons with Disabilities at the British Council, covering budgeting, saving, responsible borrowing, fraud prevention, and accessible banking solutions.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

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

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 →
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

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

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

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 →
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 →
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

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

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 →
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

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 →