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Ghana Export-Import Bank

Also known as: GEXIM

Ghana Export-Import Bank — financial institution providing trade finance and international banking services for Ghanaian exporters and SMEs, recently joined UN Global Compact.

2026-05-072026-07-30

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM) and Ghana International Bank PLC (GHIB) have entered into a landmark strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Ghana’s export sector through improved access to international banking services, trade finance and global markets.

    GEXIM, GHIB seal strategic partnership to boost Ghana’s export competitiveness
  3. Joy Online

    Chief Executive Officer of Ghana International Bank PLC (GHIB), Ian Greenstreet, has described the newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ghana International Bank and the Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM) as the beginning of a strategic partnership that will streng

    GHIB CEO hails GEXIM partnership as catalyst for export growth and job creation
  4. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM), Sylvester Adinam Mensah, has described the newly signed partnership between GEXIM and Ghana International Bank PLC (GHIB) as a strategic step towards strengthening Ghana’s export sector, improving access to inte

    GEXIM-GHIB partnership to unlock global finance for Ghanaian exporters – GEXIM CEO
  5. Joy Online

    Ghana International Bank (GHIB) and the Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM) are deepening their partnership to help Ghanaian businesses expand into international markets by improving access to trade finance and global banking services.

    GHIB, GEXIM join forces to boost Ghana’s export drive and open global markets
  6. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Ghana Exim Bank), Sylvester Adinam Mensah, has described the institution’s formal commitment to the United Nations Global Compact as a significant milestone that will strengthen its global credibility and deepen its com

    Ghana Exim Bank’s UN Global Compact membership to boost global credibility and sustainable financing – CEO
  7. Joy Online

    The Ghana Export-Import Bank (Ghana Exim Bank) has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), becoming part of the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative in a move that reinforces its commitment to responsible banking, sustainable finance and ethical

    Ghana Exim Bank joins UN Global Compact to deepen commitment to sustainable finance and responsible business
  8. June 2026
  9. Daily Guide

    The event, organised by the GIPC, the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, the Ghana Free Zones Authority and the Ghana Export-Import Bank, with support from the Ghana High Commission in Canada and the High Commission of Canada to Ghana, seeks, among other objectives, to deepen busi

    GIPC Courts Canadian Investors For Key Sectors
  10. Daily Guide

    Trial Chairman Wontumi is facing trial for allegedly causing GH¢30 million financial loss to a public body in the course of a business transaction with Ghana Export-Import Bank (Ghana EXIM Bank).

    Exim Bank ‘Fraud’ Case: Court Gives AG, Wontumi Time To Discuss Plea Bargain
  11. Joy Online

    He approached the Ghana Export-Import Bank in January 2018 for a GH¢19 million facility to support a farming venture.

    Court gives Wontumi, A-G until July 6 to report on plea bargain talks in GH¢30m EXIM bank fraud case
  12. Joy Online

    As Ghana takes advantage of the global spotlight of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), and the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Ghana Exim Bank) are jointly organising

    Ghana to court global investors at FIFA World Cup 2026 through Invest Ghana Business Forums

Thursday 23 July

  1. GEXIM and GHIB partner to strengthen Ghana's export sector

    Ghana Export-Import Bank and Ghana International Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve access to international banking services, trade finance and global markets for Ghanaian exporters, with immediate priorities including expansion of correspondent banking relationships between the two institutions.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 July

  1. GHIB and GEXIM sign partnership MoU for export growth

    Ghana International Bank CEO Ian Greenstreet hailed a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding between GHIB and the Ghana Export-Import Bank as a strategic partnership to strengthen Ghana's export sector, expand international business opportunities, and improve access to trade finance for Ghanaian businesses.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GEXIM and Ghana International Bank sign trade finance partnership

    Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM) and Ghana International Bank PLC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen trade finance opportunities for Ghanaian exporters, particularly SMEs, through improved access to international banking services and correspondent banking.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 15 July

  1. GHIB and GEXIM partner to expand Ghana's export financing capabilities

    Ghana International Bank and the Ghana Export-Import Bank are formalizing a partnership through a Non-Disclosure Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation on trade finance and international banking services, aiming to help Ghanaian businesses access global markets.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 2 July

  1. Ghana Exim Bank joins UN Global Compact for sustainability

    Ghana Exim Bank's CEO says the institution's formal commitment to the UN Global Compact will strengthen its global credibility and deepen sustainable financing by integrating environmental, social and governance principles into its operations.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana Exim Bank joins UN Global Compact sustainability initiative

    Ghana Export-Import Bank has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact, pledging to align its operations with the initiative's Ten Principles on human rights, labour standards, environmental stewardship, and anti-corruption. The bank joins a global network of more than 20,000 companies and organisations committed to advancing sustainable business practices and supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. GIPC Invites Canadian Investors to Ghana's Key Sectors

    The CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre called on Canadian investors to pursue opportunities in Ghana's cocoa processing, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy and other sectors. He highlighted Ghana's natural resources, youthful population and West African market access as investment attractions, noting that Ghana is prioritising value addition to drive industrial growth.

    24 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 19 June

  1. Court gives Wontumi, AG two weeks for plea bargain talks

    An Accra High Court has granted Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) and the Attorney General two weeks to negotiate a plea bargain in a case where Wontumi is accused of causing GH¢30 million financial loss to Ghana EXIM Bank. The case has been adjourned to July 2.

    19 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 18 June

  1. Court adjourns EXIM Bank fraud case against Wontumi to July 6

    An Accra High Court has given the Attorney-General's Office and Chairman Wontumi's lawyers until July 6, 2026, to report back on plea bargain negotiations. Wontumi is accused of fraudulently obtaining GH¢14,302,000 from the Ghana Export-Import Bank between 2018 and 2022 through false documents and forged receipts.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Ghana to use World Cup 2026 for investor recruitment forums

    Ghana's investment and export agencies are organizing Invest Ghana Business Forums in Canada and the United States during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to attract foreign direct investment and highlight opportunities in energy, agribusiness, manufacturing, mining, and other sectors.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 13 June

  1. Akwatia MP urges accountability in Wontumi plea negotiations

    The Member of Parliament for Akwatia has called for clarity and accountability in ongoing plea negotiations involving the Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, who is standing trial over an alleged GH¢14.3 million loan fraud linked to the Ghana Export-Import Bank. The MP stressed that while plea bargaining is legitimate, any settlement must not obscure accountability.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Plea negotiations in Wontumi case not admission of guilt

    Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has clarified that plea negotiations initiated by Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) in an alleged GH¢14.3 million Exim Bank loan fraud case should not be viewed as an admission of guilt, describing it as a legal strategy available to both prosecution and defence teams.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Bomfeh urges AG to weigh plea bargain in Wontumi case

    The CEO of CenCES has urged the Attorney-General to consider accepting a plea bargain in the case involving Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako if it would serve justice and enable recovery of state resources, arguing that plea bargaining is an established component of Ghana's criminal justice system and can secure restitution while avoiding lengthy proceedings.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Chairman Wontumi's lead lawyer quits illegal mining trial twice

    Andy Appiah-Kubi, the lead lawyer for NPP Ashanti chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), has walked away from defending him in an illegal mining case for the second time in over a year, citing "unseen influences" compromising the trial's integrity. The departure comes as judgment is due July 3 and as Wontumi separately seeks plea negotiations in a fraud case involving the Ghana Export-Import Bank.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Lawyer withdraws from Wontumi mining case, cites judicial process concerns

    Andy Appiah-Kubi, counsel for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), has withdrawn from one of the high-profile criminal cases involving his client pending before the High Court in Accra. The lawyer cited various concerns surrounding the judicial proceedings, including questions about fairness and the court's insistence on his personal appearance despite prior notification of scheduling conflicts.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. NPP chairman Wontumi seeks plea deal in bank fraud case

    Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, Ashanti regional chairman of the opposition NPP and a businessman known as Chairman Wontumi, has asked prosecutors to negotiate a plea bargain in a multi-million-cedi bank fraud case related to Ghana Export-Import Bank. He is simultaneously fighting two other cases concerning alleged illegal mining and running for the NPP's national chairmanship.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Lawyer explains plea bargain outcomes beyond guilt admission

    Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has clarified that plea bargaining in Ghana's legal framework does not automatically mean admission of guilt, noting that negotiations between an accused person and the state can result in charge withdrawal, reduced sentences, or other outcomes beyond conviction.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Wontumi's lawyer clarifies plea bargain request denies guilt

    Andy Appiah-Kubi, lawyer for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi), says his client's initiation of plea bargain discussions in the GH¢14.3 million loan fraud case against Exim Bank does not constitute an admission of guilt, but rather an effort to resolve legal issues under Ghana's Criminal Procedure Act framework.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Wontumi seeks plea deal in GH₵30 million Exim Bank fraud case

    Chairman Wontumi and two other accused have formally requested plea negotiations with the Attorney General's office in a GH₵30 million Exim Bank fraud case involving charges of defrauding by false pretenses, money laundering, and intentionally causing financial loss to a public body. Under Act 1079, a plea bargain allows an accused to plead guilty to lesser charges for a reduced sentence, subject to court approval and the Attorney General's assessment of evidence strength, state fund recovery, and public interest.

    11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  7. NPP chairman Wontumi seeks plea deal in Exim Bank fraud case

    Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, has formally requested plea negotiations with the Attorney-General in his trial over an alleged GH¢14.3 million loan fraud involving the Ghana Export-Import Bank. Wontumi and co-accused face charges of defrauding by false pretence, forging documents, money laundering, and causing financial loss to a public institution.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Maritime infrastructure investment critical for Africa's economic growth

    GEXIM's Deputy CEO Moses Klu Mensah has called for stronger investment in maritime infrastructure, technology, logistics and financing to drive Africa's economic transformation and improve trade competitiveness, stating that the maritime sector is essential for industrialisation, export growth and job creation.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 to boost agricultural self-reliance

    The 3rd Ghana Horticulture Expo will be held June 11–13, 2026 at the State House forecourt in Accra, organised by FAGE, GEPA, and Ghana Exim Bank to promote sustainable agriculture, innovation, and export growth in Ghana's horticultural sector.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. NPP chairman hopeful faces fraud charges over GH¢30m EXIM Bank loss

    Bernard Boasiako Antwi (Chairman Wontumi), an NPP national chairman hopeful, faces fresh criminal charges for causing financial loss of more than GH¢30 million to Ghana Export-Import Bank. He and his co-accused are charged with defrauding by false pretence, money laundering, and uttering forged documents in connection with a farming project for which EXIM Bank allegedly disbursed various sums.

    19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 18 May

  1. NPP Ashanti chairman charged over Eximbank funding misuse

    Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, has been charged with defrauding the Ghana Export-Import Bank of GH¢14.3 million in 2018 through false pretences related to a proposed large-scale farming project, which investigators say never materialised. He faces charges including defrauding by false pretence, uttering a forged document, money laundering, and intentionally causing financial loss to a public institution, alongside his brother Thomas and his company Wontumi Farms Limited.

    18 May 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. NPP Chairman Wontumi pleads not guilty to fraud allegations

    Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) has pleaded not guilty to four counts including defrauding by false pretence, forgery, money laundering, and intentionally causing financial loss of over GH¢30 million to Ghana Export-Import Bank. He has been admitted to bail.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. AG charges Wontumi, others over GH¢18.7m Exim Bank fraud

    The Attorney General has charged Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), Thomas Antwi-Boasiako, and Wontumi Farms Limited over the alleged fraudulent acquisition of GH¢18.7 million from the Ghana Export-Import Bank for a farming project, with court documents alleging false documentation in the loan application.

    18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 7 May

  1. Africa leads globally in female entrepreneurship rate

    The CEO of the Ghana Export-Import Bank says Africa records the highest rate of female entrepreneurs globally, with nearly one in four businesses owned or led by women, but notes that women-led businesses earn significantly less than those owned by men due to unequal access to finance, markets, and opportunities.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana Exim Bank CEO urges bold female leadership for African transformation

    The CEO of Ghana Export-Import Bank called for greater female leadership across Africa at the 2026 Ghana Female CEOs Summit, urging women to overcome structural and social barriers and pursue ambitious roles in shaping the continent's future. He pledged the bank's continued support for women-led businesses as part of driving inclusive economic growth.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

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