Ghanaian commercial bank reporting 45.8% profit growth in H1 2026, financing infrastructure and sustainability initiatives including Big Push agenda support.
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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 …
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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. …
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… 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 gainersThe Social Security and National Insurance Trust plans to expand its bank co-location service points from 15 to 100 by the end of 2027 to improve access to pension services nationwide and increase membership. The initiative aims to bring services closer to contributors and pensioners while reducing the cost of establishing standalone SSNIT offices.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust plans to expand its bank co-location service points from 15 to 100 by the end of 2027 to improve access to pension services nationwide and increase membership. The initiative aims to bring services closer to contributors and pensioners while reducing the cost of establishing standalone SSNIT offices.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has cleared all outstanding pension contributions to SSNIT for 2025 and paid GH₵156 million in advance towards January 2026 obligations, improving the Trust's cash flow and supporting financial sustainability for over 265,000 pensioners.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Stock Exchange's Composite Index and Financial Stock Index delivered year-to-date returns of 75.99% and 77.27%, respectively, as of July 2026, with market activity robust at 140,323 transactions and 23 price gainers led by Intravenous Infusions PLC (367%) and Hords PLC (255%).
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
After economic stabilisation measures including fiscal adjustments, debt restructuring, and macroeconomic reforms, Ghana must now convert this stability into a resilient, inclusive financial system capable of supporting long-term economic transformation and ensuring opportunities for all Ghanaians, according to a commentary on the role of financial sector development.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Senior executives of GCB Bank PLC visited the Gbewaa Palace to commiserate with the people of Dagbon following the death of the late Ya-Na Abubakari Mahama II, presenting cash and food items and pledging continued support to the acting Regent ahead of the enskinment programme.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Bank PLC reported profit before tax of GH¢1.91 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up 45.8% year-on-year, driven by growth in operating income and non-interest income despite pressure from declining interest rates and tighter lending margins.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Farihan Alhassan, Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC, argued at the African Business Leaders Awards in London that Africa's financing challenges stem not from capital scarcity but from the need to build better risk structures and predictable investment environments. He cited an infrastructure financing gap of between US$68 billion and US$108 billion annually and a widening climate finance deficit, attributing barriers partly to the "Africa risk premium" that inflates borrowing costs despite lower default rates on infrastructure investments in the region.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index closed at 14,712.00 points, up 4.86 points, while the Financial Stocks Index fell 20.46 points to 8,218.45 points. Year-to-date, the Composite Index is up 67.75 per cent while the Financial Stocks Index is down 76.85 per cent.
8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →