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Bank of Africa BMCE Group

Also known as: Bank of Africa Ghana

Bank of Africa BMCE Group — financial institution operating in Ghana with sponsorships and corporate social responsibility initiatives, planning SME financing expansion.

2026-04-272026-08-05

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The festival was supported by Telecel Ghana, Samsung, Bank of Africa, Google AI Centre, National Health Insurance Scheme, Bank of Ghana, Women in PR Ghana, Bel Aqua, Promasidor, and UniMAC.

    Anchor your profession on trust – Sports Minister tells PR practitioners
  3. Joy Online

    At the lower end of the rankings, Standard Chartered Bank, Bank of Africa and CAL Bank recorded customer satisfaction scores below the industry average.

    Ghana’s banking service quality remains strong despite slight dip in customer satisfaction – report
  4. July 2026
  5. Joy Online

    Financial institution Bank of Africa will sponsor Multimedia Group Limited for their coverage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

    WAFCON 2026: Bank of Africa sponsors JoySports to cover tournament in Morocco
  6. Joy Online

    The PR x AI MasterLAB was sponsored by Samsung Ghana, Bank of Africa, Bel Beverages, Bank of Ghana, UniMAC, Silverbird Cinemas, YFM, and ALX.

    PR professionals embrace AI at WPRD Festival 2026 MasterLAB
  7. June 2026
  8. Joy Online

    The Bank of Africa Ghana has launched a nationwide tree planting initiative in collaboration with schools as part of efforts to promote environmental sustainability while deepening financial inclusion through education.

    Bank of Africa partners schools nationwide for tree planting, promotes financial inclusion through education
  9. Joy Online

    They also cited a Bank of Africa case in which judgment debts and accrued interest had not been fully recognised in the accounts.

    SIC Insurance posts GH¢84m profit as revenue rises, but audit flags subsidiary liabilities
  10. Joy Online

    The Managing Director of Bank of Africa, Abderrahmane Belbachir, has reiterated the bank’s commitment to supporting communities and public institutions through impactful corporate social responsibility initiatives.

    Bank of Africa reaffirms commitment to supporting communities and institutions
  11. May 2026
  12. Business & Financial Times

    Amine Bouabid, Group Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Africa, has concluded a two-day official working visit to Ghana, reaffirming the Group’s strong commitment to the Ghanaian market and its mission to support economic growth through strategic partnerships, SME development, an

    Bank of Africa Group CEO pays working  visit
  13. April 2026
  14. Joy Online

    Earlier in his career, he held key treasury and banking roles at Bank of Africa Ghana and Amalgamated Bank Ghana, building a strong foundation in financial markets and banking operations.

    UMB strengthens its leadership with appointment of Emmanuel Sackey as Group Head of Treasury
  15. Joy Online

    The Group Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Africa BMCE Group, Amine Bouabid, has announced plans to scale up support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as part of efforts to boost job creation across its markets.

    Bank of Africa to scale up SME support to drive job creation
Society

Sports Minister urges PR professionals to anchor careers on trust

The News

Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has told aspiring public relations professionals to build their careers on trust, integrity and sound judgment, emphasizing that credibility remains the profession's greatest asset despite technological change. Speaking at the 6th World PR Day Festival in Accra, Adams drew on his experience as spokesperson to former President Jerry John Rawlings to stress that effective communication requires listening, understanding public sentiment, and knowing when and what to communicate.

23 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Sports Minister urges PR professionals to anchor careers on trust

    Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has told aspiring public relations professionals to build their careers on trust, integrity and sound judgment, emphasizing that credibility remains the profession's greatest asset despite technological change. Speaking at the 6th World PR Day Festival in Accra, Adams drew on his experience as spokesperson to former President Jerry John Rawlings to stress that effective communication requires listening, understanding public sentiment, and knowing when and what to communicate.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. Ghana's banking service quality remains strong despite slight dip

    Ghana's banking industry maintains high service quality at 88.2 percent in 2025, though this represents a slight decline from prior years. According to the 2025 Ghana Customer Satisfaction Index report, consumer banking customer satisfaction has eased slightly while banks continue to perform strongly in service delivery, but converting satisfied customers into brand advocates remains a growing challenge.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. Bank of Africa sponsors JoySports coverage of WAFCON 2026

    Bank of Africa has committed to sponsor Multimedia Group Limited's coverage of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, funding an all-expenses-paid trip for one journalist. The Black Queens will compete in the tournament starting July 26, facing Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in their group stage.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. PR professionals trained on AI tools at WPRD Festival MasterLAB

    Global Media Alliance and Women in PR Ghana hosted the PR x AI MasterLAB, an immersive learning experience for communications professionals to develop practical AI skills. The masterclass covered AI-powered content creation, media intelligence and insights, and human-centered AI storytelling through sessions led by industry experts.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Bank of Africa launches nationwide tree planting and financial literacy initiative

    Bank of Africa Ghana has partnered with schools nationwide to plant trees and promote financial inclusion through education, with the aim of fostering environmental sustainability and teaching students responsible financial habits from an early age.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. SIC Insurance profit rises 57% to GH¢84m despite audit concern

    SIC Insurance PLC posted group profit after tax of GH¢84.05 million for 2025, up 57.3 per cent from GH¢53.41 million in 2024, driven by higher insurance revenue and investment income. Auditors issued a qualified opinion citing subsidiary liabilities concerns.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Bank of Africa donates polytanks to police training school

    The Managing Director of Bank of Africa reaffirmed the bank's commitment to supporting communities and institutions through corporate social responsibility, presenting a donation of polytanks to the Tesano Police Training School to improve water storage capacity and living conditions.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Bank of Africa Group CEO concludes Ghana working visit

    The Group Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Africa, Mr. Amine Bouabid, concluded a two-day official working visit to Ghana, meeting with government officials and stakeholders to reaffirm the Group's commitment to the Ghanaian market and support economic growth through strategic partnerships and SME development.

    6 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 29 April

  1. UMB appoints Emmanuel Sackey as Group Head of Treasury

    Universal Merchant Bank has appointed Emmanuel Sackey, a treasury and financial markets expert with over two decades of experience across Ghana and Africa, as Group Head of Treasury. The appointment is part of UMB's strategic transformation and leadership evolution aimed at strengthening financial markets capabilities and positioning the bank for sustained growth.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Bank of Africa plans to expand SME financing and advisory services

    Bank of Africa BMCE Group's Group Chief Executive Officer announced plans to scale up support for small and medium-sized enterprises through increased financing, advisory services, and partnerships to boost job creation across its markets. The Ghana subsidiary will diversify its investment portfolio and expand access to financing for SMEs and key sectors.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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