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Republic Bank Ghana

Ghanaian financial institution launching insurance products and supporting affordable housing initiatives and SME development programs.

2026-05-092026-08-23

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  1. May 2026
  2. President Mahama announces affordable housing scheme for public sector workers

    1. Joy Online

      Under the arrangement, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and Republic Bank Ghana will work together with government and labour unions to operationalise the fund.

      President Mahama announces affordable housing scheme for public sector workers
    2. Joy Online

      Under the arrangement, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and Republic Bank Ghana will work together with government and labour unions to operationalise the fund.

      Mahama announces affordable housing scheme for public sector workers
Business

Republic Bank Ghana and Enterprise Life launch insurance products

The News

Republic Bank Ghana and Enterprise Life Assurance have launched three enhanced insurance products—Enhanced Funeral Finance Plan Unlimited, Family Income Security Plan, and Enhanced Educare—to provide customers with greater financial protection and support during critical periods.

21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 21 August

  1. Republic Bank Ghana and Enterprise Life launch insurance products

    Republic Bank Ghana and Enterprise Life Assurance have launched three enhanced insurance products—Enhanced Funeral Finance Plan Unlimited, Family Income Security Plan, and Enhanced Educare—to provide customers with greater financial protection and support during critical periods.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Republic Bank sponsors national JoyNews Habitat Fair for three years

    Republic Bank Ghana and the Multimedia Group Limited have formalised a three-year partnership in which Republic Bank becomes title sponsor of the JoyNews Habitat Fair, a housing and property-focused initiative that will be held in Accra, Kumasi and Ho this year.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana housing crisis rooted in affordability, not shortage

    Republic Bank Ghana's Managing Director has identified affordability as Ghana's main housing challenge rather than supply, citing low household incomes, high borrowing costs, and land litigation as key barriers despite a housing deficit estimated at 1.8 million units in 2015. He stressed that closing the gap requires coordinated effort from government, financial institutions, developers and other housing sector stakeholders.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. GSE trading value surges 251% on MTN Ghana dominance

    Trading activity on the Ghana Stock Exchange rose sharply in the week ended July 31, 2026, with share value jumping 251 per cent to GH¢168.92 million, largely driven by MTN Ghana transactions which accounted for 77.7 per cent of total value traded.

    3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 15 July

  1. GTFCL launches SME Connect program for enterprise growth

    The Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, in collaboration with Republic Bank Ghana, held the inaugural SME Connect program at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, designed to equip small and medium enterprises with knowledge, skills, and partnerships for growth and market access. The event brought together board members, government representatives, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to explore strategies for enterprise expansion.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. Ghana Stock Exchange gains 52.84% year-to-date in May

    The Ghana Stock Exchange's market capitalisation rose to GH¢262.95billion in May with a year-to-date gain of 52.84 percent, driven by declining inflation, lower interest rates, and increasing investor participation in equities.

    15 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 11 May

  1. Taviefe Senior High School receives solar-powered borehole from bank

    Republic Bank Ghana commissioned a mechanised solar-powered borehole at Taviefe Senior High School to address the school's water crisis. The Volta Regional Minister noted the region requires about 900 boreholes to meet demand for potable water and called on other corporate institutions to support communities and institutions facing water challenges.

    11 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Sunday 10 May

  1. Mamponghene urges delivery of Kumasi green city housing project

    The Mamponghene, representing the Asantehene, has called on the government and State Housing Company Limited to complete the Dedesua Green City Affordable Housing Project in Kumasi, warning that Ghanaians expect results rather than unfulfilled promises. The Asantehene released over 200 acres of land to the government 16 years ago for the project, which had stalled under successive administrations.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 9 May

  1. Mahama launches 1,067-unit affordable housing project in Ashanti

    President John Mahama broke ground for the Green City Housing Project at Dedesua in the Ashanti Region, which aims to deliver 1,067 residential units on 200 acres to address Ghana's estimated housing deficit of more than 1.5 million units. The project, undertaken by State Housing Company Limited, is presented as part of efforts to tackle housing shortages and promote sustainable urban development.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. President Mahama breaks ground for 1,067-unit housing project

    President John Dramani Mahama cut sod for the Green City Housing Project at Dedesua in the Ashanti Region, a 1,067-unit development on 200 acres aimed at providing affordable housing and addressing Ghana's housing deficit of more than 1.5 million units. The President cited rising urbanisation, land values, construction costs, and limited access to financing as drivers of the housing crisis.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Mahama launches GH¢3 billion housing fund for public sector workers

    President John Mahama announced a low-cost housing initiative for public sector workers including teachers, nurses, and doctors, with a GH¢3 billion revolving fund established through partnerships involving government, organised labour, and financial institutions including SSNIT and Republic Bank Ghana. Workers will access mortgages repayable over 15 to 20 years to purchase homes constructed by state-owned housing developers.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

  4. President Mahama announces affordable housing scheme for public sector workers

    President Mahama has announced a low-cost housing initiative for public sector workers including teachers, nurses, and doctors, supported by a GH¢3 billion revolving fund established through partnerships between government, organised labour, financial institutions, SSNIT and Republic Bank Ghana. Workers will be able to acquire homes through mortgage packages with repayment periods of 15 to 20 years.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

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