… led to attain the minimum technical score of 80 per cent, leaving Engineers and Planners as the sole qualified bidder after recording a combined technical and financial score of 93.15 per cent and demonstrating access to US$505 million in financing from ABSA Bank and Stanbic Bank …
… He cited major companies such as MTN, Stanbic Bank and Gold Fields, among others, as examples of businesses that have contributed substantially to employment creation and government revenue. …
… Look at the investment South Africans have in Ghana, MTN, Stanbic Bank, a lot of investment, Gold Fields, and other companies, and what they’ve brought into this country in terms of jobs, in terms of revenue,” he said. …
… Stanbic Bank is in desperate need of points with zero wins in eight (8) games. They have a painful goal difference of -17 and have only managed to earn 2 points from draws. …
… Investigators revealed that various bank accounts, including those in UBA and Stanbic Bank, were used to siphon funds from the complainant’s accounts. …
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South has formally requested access to documents and records relating to the Damang Mining Lease granted to Engineers and Planners Limited, invoking the Right to Information Act 2019. The MP is seeking disclosure of lease terms, payments made by the company, production returns from 2023–2026, stockpile details, and records of any transition management following the competitive tender process concluded in April 2026.
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Manhyia South MP formally requests transparency on Damang Mine lease terms and payments, advancing accountability on resource extraction.
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South has formally requested access to documents and records relating to the Damang Mining Lease granted to Engineers and Planners Limited, invoking the Right to Information Act 2019. The MP is seeking disclosure of lease terms, payments made by the company, production returns from 2023–2026, stockpile details, and records of any transition management following the competitive tender process concluded in April 2026.
The Parliamentary Minority has warned the government against allowing tensions involving Ghanaians in South Africa to damage bilateral relations, calling for the Foreign Minister to brief Parliament on recent evacuations and the situation affecting an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 Ghanaians in that country.
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has called for an immediate briefing from the Foreign Affairs Minister on a government-sponsored evacuation of Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Minority argues Parliament must be fully informed to prevent misinformation and ensure coordinated diplomatic response, noting Ghana's estimated 25,000–30,000 nationals in South Africa and long-standing economic ties with the country.
The Head of Strategy and Enablement at Stanbic Bank has called for digital lenders across Africa to prioritize customer outcomes and sustainability over access alone, warning that irresponsible lending practices—particularly multiple simultaneous loans without repayment capacity assessment—could create financial distress and systemic risks.
The Head of Strategy and Enablement at Stanbic Bank has called for digital lenders across Africa to prioritize customer outcomes and sustainability alongside expanding access to credit, warning that irresponsible lending practices—particularly in the informal sector and instances of customers taking multiple loans simultaneously—risk creating financial distress and systemic risks.
Match week 10 concluded the Group Stages of the University of Ghana Corporate Football League Season 2 with five matches on 8th May at UG Main Stadium; four dominant wins and one dramatic draw determined the two semi-finalists from Group A.
Week 10 marks the final round of the University of Ghana Corporate Football League Season 2 group stages, with the title race still wide open. The standout fixture features Lancaster Accra (16 points) against GFA (17 points), with GCAA leading the group.
The MTN Business CTIO Roundtable Africa 2026, held in Accra, shifted focus from AI-driven job displacement to job creation, with executives and policymakers emphasizing how Ghanaian businesses can use AI to build new industries, upskill talent, and expand employment. MTN Ghana's CIO stressed that AI-driven efficiency enables businesses to scale and hire workers with new digital skills rather than replacing staff.
An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to a 30-year-old Guarantee Trust Bank relationship manager, Christopher Arthur, accused of stealing GH¢12 million from a customer between April 2025 and March 2026. Arthur pleaded not guilty to the stealing charge and was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢12 million with four sureties.