ABSA Bank — one of Ghana's six largest lenders identified by PwC's 2026 Banking Survey.
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… The committee reflected a multi stakeholder approach to ensure transparency and credibility, consisting of representatives from the University of Ghana Business School Innovation Centre, the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, the Ministry of Finance, ABSA Bank, the Ve …
NEIP commences grant disbursement under Adwumawura ProgrammeAlfred 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.
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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.
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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →