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GCB Bank PLC

Ghanaian bank advancing sustainable financing, infrastructure investment, and national development through ESG initiatives and corporate partnerships.

2026-05-082026-07-05

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Chairman of the Board of Directors of GCB Bank PLC, Professor Joshua Alabi, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting education, entrepreneurship, and national development through strategic partnerships and leadership initiatives.

    GCB Bank pledges continued support for education and entrepreneurship
  3. Business & Financial Times

    GCB Bank Plc ranked as the largest market participant between January and April, accounting for nearly 25 percent of traded value among banks, followed by Stanbic Bank Ghana, Guaranty Trust Bank Ghana and Fidelity Bank Ghana.

    Corporate securities value traded hits GH¢2.8bn in 4-months, as investors reposition
  4. Business & Financial Times

    GCB Bank PLC has donated GHȼ5 million in support of the Ghana Black Stars preparations ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, reinforcing the Bank’s long-standing commitment to sports development and national unity.

    GCB Bank donates GHȼ5m in support of Black Stars
  5. Joy Online

    Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of GCB Bank PLC, Professor Joshua Alabi, has described the bank’s GH¢5 million donation to the Ghana national football team, the Black Stars, as a strategic investment in national pride, youth development a

    GCB Bank’s GH¢5m Black Stars donation a strategic investment in national development – Board chair
  6. Joy Online

    The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has commended GCB Bank PLC for its strong commitment to sports development following its GH¢5 million donation to the Ghana national football team, the Black Stars.

    Sports Minister commends GCB Bank’s GH¢5 million support for Black Stars
  7. Joy Online

    Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of GCB Bank PLC, Professor Joshua Alabi, has called on corporate institutions across Ghana to increase their support for the national football team, the Black Stars, describing them as a powerful symbol of

    GCB Board Chair urges stronger corporate support for Black Stars
  8. Daily Guide

    The winners in a group photo GCB Bank PLC has taken football fever to another level after rewarding five lucky customers with an all-expenses-paid trip to the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

    GCB Bank Flies Customers To FIFA World Cup
  9. Joy Online

    The top price gainers for the month were SIC Insurance Company PLC (71.21), Clydestone (Ghana) PLC (61.62%), GCB Bank PLC (53.55%), Ecobank Transnational Inc.

    GSE equity market records 72% return in April 2026, SIC led pack of 10 gainers
Culture

Ghanaian singer X Lor launches ABL genre ahead of Tornado EP

The News

X Lor, a Ghanaian singer and songwriter, has created ABL (Angels Beyond Limitations), a genre blending Afrobeats, R&B, Highlife, Gospel, Soul, and contemporary African music that reflects his artistic identity and spiritual philosophy. The genre represents artistic freedom, emotional honesty, and limitless creativity as he prepares to launch his Tornado EP.

1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Ghanaian singer X Lor launches ABL genre ahead of Tornado EP

    X Lor, a Ghanaian singer and songwriter, has created ABL (Angels Beyond Limitations), a genre blending Afrobeats, R&B, Highlife, Gospel, Soul, and contemporary African music that reflects his artistic identity and spiritual philosophy. The genre represents artistic freedom, emotional honesty, and limitless creativity as he prepares to launch his Tornado EP.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. GCB Bank hosts Uganda delegation for regional financial cooperation

    GCB Bank has hosted a delegation from the Bank of Uganda to strengthen knowledge exchange and collaboration among African financial institutions. The engagement covered Ghana's financial market ecosystem, including government securities auctions, investor participation, and trade settlement processes.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. GCB Capital donates medical equipment to Accra Psychiatric Hospital

    GCB Capital Ltd has donated medical equipment including stethoscopes, centrifuges, autoclaves, and other items to the Men's Ward of Accra Psychiatric Hospital to mark Father's Day and Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. The company's Managing Director stated the gesture was intended to support men battling mental health conditions and improve care delivery.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  1. GCB Bank calls on HR leaders to focus on digital skills

    GCB Bank's Managing Director has urged HR practitioners to take a strategic role in preparing organisations for the future by prioritizing people leadership, digital skills development, and continuous learning, arguing that organisations investing deliberately in their people will be better positioned to remain competitive amid technological change.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 6 June

  1. Opinion: BoG financial debate obscured by politics

    An opinion piece argues that debate over the Bank of Ghana's published financial reports has become politicized rather than focused on substantive accounting and economic analysis, with critics using standards inconsistently depending on their political position.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. St. Elizabeth Hospital launches fundraising for emergency ward expansion

    St. Elizabeth Hospital at Hwediem in Ahafo Region has launched a fundraising campaign to expand its emergency ward from seven to 30 beds and replace obsolete medical equipment. The 110-bed facility, which serves as a critical referral hub for Ahafo and four neighboring regions, aims to address severe overcrowding that has forced it to refer critical cases elsewhere.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 29 May

  1. GCB Bank advances ESG agenda through sustainable financing initiatives

    GCB Bank has outlined sustainable financing initiatives supporting climate resilience, financial inclusion and responsible business growth as part of its ESG agenda. Over the past 18 months, the bank has intensified its sustainability agenda through policy, operational and financing interventions, including establishing a Board-level Sustainability Committee and developing a Sustainability Framework.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. Obeng Scholarship Foundation awards university scholarships to two students

    Two former KASSTECH students who represented the school in the National Science and Maths Quiz have received university scholarships from the Obeng Scholarship Foundation. The beneficiaries, Alexander Marfo Appiah and Kelvin Addo, are studying Biochemistry and Civil Engineering respectively, and the scholarship covers tuition, boarding, transportation, living allowance, and mentorship support.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. GCB Bank finances 200+ machines for Timeline under Big Push

    GCB Bank has financed and handed over over 200 heavy-duty machines and equipment to Timeline and Innovations Company Ltd in support of Ghana's Big Push infrastructure programme. The bank has committed close to GHȼ5 billion toward the Big Push agenda and national infrastructure development.

    21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 20 May

  1. GCB Bank backs Ghana infrastructure via Big Push agenda

    GCB Bank's Board Chairman stated that the bank's support under the government's Big Push agenda is delivering tangible impact on Ghana's infrastructure development by financing local contractors and strengthening indigenous capacity. Timeline Innovation commissioned heavy-duty construction and logistics equipment intended to support key sectors of the Ghanaian economy.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Asantehene calls for decade of business development focus

    Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged the government to dedicate the next 10 years to building businesses, creating value, and constructing a resilient economy, calling for a move away from political rhetoric toward production and enterprise after nearly 70 years of independence.

    19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 15 May

  1. GCB Bank pledges support for education and entrepreneurship

    GCB Bank's Board Chairman Professor Joshua Alabi reaffirmed the bank's commitment to supporting education, entrepreneurship, and national development through strategic partnerships, noting that the bank sponsors programmes because national growth depends on collaboration between knowledge, leadership, and enterprise.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Corporate securities trading surges to GH¢2.8bn in four months

    Trading activity in Ghana's corporate debt market accelerated sharply in the first four months of 2026, with corporate securities traded on the Ghana Fixed Income Market reaching GH¢2.79 billion—more than three times the GH¢831 million recorded in the same period in 2025—amid falling yields and improving market confidence following Ghana's 2023 domestic debt restructuring.

    13 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. GCB Bank donates GHȼ5m for Black Stars World Cup preparation

    GCB Bank PLC has donated GHȼ5 million to support Ghana Black Stars preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Bank's Board Chairman stated that the donation reflects the Bank's commitment to sports development and national unity.

    13 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 12 May

  1. GCB Bank donates GH¢5m to Black Stars as national investment

    GCB Bank's Board Chair Professor Joshua Alabi has described the bank's GH¢5 million donation to the Ghana national football team as a strategic investment in national pride, youth development, and Ghana's global image. He stated that football serves as the country's strongest unifying force and that international competitions provide valuable global exposure to stimulate tourism and attract investment.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Sports Minister praises GCB Bank's GH¢5m Black Stars donation

    Sports Minister Kofi Adams has commended GCB Bank PLC for donating GH¢5 million to the Ghana national football team, describing it as the largest support from a financial institution towards Ghanaian sports in recent times and noting it will boost the Black Stars' preparations ahead of upcoming competitions.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. GCB Bank chair urges corporate support for Black Stars

    The chairman of GCB Bank has called on Ghanaian corporations to increase support for the national football team, the Black Stars, saying they unite Ghanaians across political, ethnic, and social divides. GCB Bank has made a donation to the team and pledged to sustain its support for sports development initiatives.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. GCB Bank rewards five customers with World Cup trip

    GCB Bank PLC rewarded five lucky customers with an all-expenses-paid trip to the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico through its 'Pa-To-Pa' savings campaign, which rewarded customers who consistently deposited multiples of GH¢300 into their accounts.

    11 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 8 May

  1. Ghana equity market posts 72% gain in April 2026

    The Ghana Stock Exchange's Composite Index gained 72.52% in April 2026, with the Financial Stocks Index rising 90.21%. The number of transactions increased 999.17% year-over-year, and SIC Insurance Company PLC led ten price gainers for the month.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

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