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Bank of Africa BMCE Group

Also known as: Bank of Africa Ghana

Bank of Africa BMCE Group — pan-African financial services organization with operations including Ghana, sponsoring sports coverage and community initiatives while expanding SME financing.

2026-04-272026-09-20

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  1. April 2026
  2. 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

Thursday 20 August

  1. Bank of Africa Ghana appoints Ellis Erasmus Katwebaze as Deputy MD

    Bank of Africa Ghana has appointed Ellis Erasmus Katwebaze as Deputy Managing Director, joining the Executive Management Team. The bank described him as an experienced banking and financial services professional with expertise in strategic leadership, risk management, operational excellence, and stakeholder management.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 4 August

  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.

    4 August 2026 · 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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