Also known as: Zenith Bank Ghana · Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd · ZBL
Zenith Bank Ghana — bank listed among Ghana's largest deposit-taking lenders, targeted in August 2026 planned robbery thwarted by police.
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Joy Online
… Professor Gabriel Eshun is scheduled to lead the forum, while Zenith Bank and Jaksally Development Organisation are listed for investment pitch sessions covering agrotourism, agro-processing and ecotourism. …
iNTTA Expo Day 2 focuses on investment opportunities in tourism, energy and agribusinessThe Chronicle
… The prosecution further alleged that Rizk subsequently issued the complainant a Zenith Bank cheque valued at GH¢360,000 as part payment of the amount owed. …
Businessman granted GH¢400,000 bail over alleged GH¢380,000 fraudJoy Online
… Police said the targeted banks included GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank. One suspect, identified as Mr Maazi, was arrested, while two other suspected accomplices were killed during an exchange of gunfire with police. …
Labone robbery case adjourned to October 22 as prosecution prepares supplementary statementsJoy Online
Zenith Bank Ghana has donated GH¢150,000 to support children undergoing cancer treatment at the Childhood Cancer Unit of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, as part of activities commemorating its 21st anniversary. …
Zenith Bank supports childhood cancer unit at Greater Accra Regional HospitalJoy Online
… The programme is organised in partnership with the Bank of Ghana, with support from ecosystem partners including GCB Bank, Hubtel, appsNmobile, Zenith Bank, First National Bank, Blue Penguin, Korba, Fidelity Bank, Afrifanom (VaMiJo) and JUMO.
MoMo Fintech Lab attracts close to 1K entries from innovators across, applications end on Sept 30The Chronicle
… The money was allegedly paid into Boateng’s Zenith Bank account at the Takoradi branch on September 10, 2024. …
Sales Executive Granted GH¢2m Bail Over Alleged UK Visa FraudJoy Online
… regions of Ghana, representatives of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and other trade associations, senior officials from GRA, MASLOC, the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), as well as partner banks (including Ecobank, Zenith Bank …
GRA, Eban Capital and ASSI hold national stakeholder workshop on Modified Taxation SchemeThe Chronicle
… Chairman of Zenith Bank Jim Ovia and Chairman of Heirs Holdings Tony Elumelu were among other financial experts that graced the historic Refinery’s IPO signing ceremony held in Lagos State. …
Drivers, Cooks, everybody will now have stakes in the Refinery, Dangote declaresJoy Online
… Investigators followed a black Hyundai Tucson, registration GS 7915-19, and an ash-coloured Toyota Highlander, registration GS 1434-18, before the vehicles were spotted around Zenith Bank, GCB Bank and Ecobank at Labone, where the suspects had allegedly positioned themselves to m …
Police link Labone bank robbery suspects to earlier attacks on customersJoy Online
… The prosecution said information received on June 9 and June 11, 2026, indicated that suspected robbery syndicates had operated at Zenith Bank and Fidelity Bank, respectively, at Spintex. …
Court remands man over alleged Labone bank robbery attemptThe second day of the iNTTA Expo in Cape Coast focused on investment opportunities in tourism, hospitality, energy infrastructure, digital finance, real estate, agribusiness and health tourism, designed to connect investors with businesses seeking capital and transform Ghana's tourism potential into commercial ventures.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The second day of the iNTTA Expo in Cape Coast focused on investment opportunities in tourism, hospitality, energy infrastructure, digital finance, real estate, agribusiness and health tourism, designed to connect investors with businesses seeking capital and transform Ghana's tourism potential into commercial ventures.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Rizk, a 46-year-old Managing Director of SO-Company Ltd, has been granted bail by Circuit Court 6 in Accra over allegations that he defrauded a businessman of GH¢380,000 by obtaining payment under false pretences for the supply of seasoning cubes that were never delivered, and subsequently issued a dishonoured cheque. The case has been adjourned to October 15, 2026.
19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The trial of Augustine Okechuku Maazi, charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and attempted robbery in connection with an alleged Labone robbery syndicate, has been adjourned to October 22, 2026, after the prosecution indicated it needs to file additional witness statements. The defence sought bail for Maazi, who has pleaded not guilty to eight counts, but the court directed any formal bail application be filed at the next hearing.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Zenith Bank Ghana has donated GH¢150,000 to the Childhood Cancer Unit at Greater Accra Regional Hospital to support children undergoing cancer treatment, marking part of the bank's 21st anniversary commemoration and its sustained commitment to healthcare initiatives for vulnerable groups.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
MobileMoney Fintech Ltd has received over 990 entries for the 2026 MoMo Fintech Lab, a nationwide innovation programme that identifies and supports innovators developing solutions for Ghana's digital financial services sector. Applications remain open until September 30.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 45-year-old sales executive has been granted bail over allegations that he falsely represented he could secure UK visas and work permits for three applicants, involving GH¢218,000 and £2,585. The Dansoman Circuit Court set bail at GH¢2 million with three sureties, and adjourned the case to November 2026.
18 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Revenue Authority, Eban Capital, and the Association of Small-Scale Industries held a national stakeholder workshop on the Modified Taxation Scheme on 9 September 2026 in Accra, bringing together approximately 300 participants including regional industry representatives, government agencies, banks, and mobile network operators to promote voluntary tax compliance among informal-sector operators and micro/small businesses.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Aliko Dangote announced that the Dangote Refinery's Initial Public Offering will allow ordinary Nigerians, including drivers and cooks, to buy shares in the 650,000 barrels per day facility. The IPO will offer 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525.00 per share, with applications opening September 14, 2026 and closing October 9, 2026.
8 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana Police Service linked a suspected robbery syndicate, whose planned attack on banks at Labone in Accra was foiled, to at least two earlier attacks on bank customers in Tema and Achimota. The group had allegedly been under surveillance since April 2026, monitoring customers who withdrew large sums before following and attacking them.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 49-year-old unemployed man into custody over an alleged attempted robbery at a GCB Bank branch at Labone. He has pleaded not guilty to eight counts including conspiracy to commit robbery and attempted robbery, and police investigations have linked him and five other suspects to alleged robberies between May and August 13, 2026, in Tema, Spintex, Labone, Togo and Côte d'Ivoire.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Avance Media Africa has released the 2026 Top 100 Ghana's Women Board Directors ranking, the second edition, recognizing 100 women serving on boards of Ghana's leading institutions. The research found that women hold 232 of 895 board seats (25.9%) across 100 leading organisations, down from 28% in 2023, though the number of women Board Chairs doubled to 19 and nine organisations now achieve gender parity.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
PwC's 2026 Ghana Banking Survey identifies six first-quartile banks as Ghana's largest lenders: GCB Bank, Absa Bank, Ecobank, Stanbic, Fidelity Bank, and Zenith Bank. These top-tier institutions hold the largest share of operating assets, customer deposits, and market power, with Zenith Bank newly joining the category in 2026 while the other five maintained their 2025 positions.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
According to the PwC Ghana Banking Survey 2026, total customer deposits in Ghana's banking sector increased by 25 per cent in 2025, from GH¢266.5 billion to GH¢334.3 billion, driven by improved macroeconomic stability, stronger customer confidence, and expanded digital banking adoption. The growth was broad-based across deposit categories, with time and call deposits recording particularly strong increases of 56.8 per cent and 37.5 per cent respectively, reflecting customer response to attractive fixed-term investment products.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Bank has overtaken Ecobank Ghana to become Ghana's largest bank by deposit market share in 2025, with a 12.37 per cent share, according to the PwC Ghana Banking Survey 2026. Industry deposits expanded by 25 per cent in 2025, rising to GH¢334.3 billion, driven by improved macroeconomic stability and stronger customer confidence.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has disrupted a suspected robbery targeting three banks at Labone in Accra. Following intelligence, a police team deployed to the area and encountered suspects in two vehicles near the banks; a shootout ensued, resulting in the deaths of two suspects and the arrest of one, while police recovered two vehicles and a blow pistol.
13 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana Police clarified that Thursday's Labone security operation was triggered by intelligence of a planned robbery targeting GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank. One suspect was arrested and two were killed during the operation; GCB Bank denied an attempted robbery at its Labone branch had occurred.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police foiled a planned robbery of three banks at Labone in Accra on August 13, 2026, killing two suspects in a shootout and arresting one identified as Augustine Okechuku Maazi after receiving intelligence of the syndicate's plans. Two vehicles and a blow pistol were recovered from the scene.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's banking industry maintains high service quality at 88.2 percent in 2025, though this represents a slight decline from prior years. According to the 2025 Ghana Customer Satisfaction Index report, consumer banking customer satisfaction has eased slightly while banks continue to perform strongly in service delivery, but converting satisfied customers into brand advocates remains a growing challenge.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
CAL Asset Management's CAL Advantage Balanced Unit Trust generated a net annual return of 32.16% in 2025, with assets under management more than doubling to GH¢28.64 million, bolstered by Ghana's improving macroeconomic conditions, easing inflation, and stronger cedi. The fund benefited from equity gains on the Ghana Stock Exchange and strategic investments in companies including MTN Ghana, Ecobank Ghana, and GCB Bank.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Concerned Citizens of Ghana has urged the Government of Ghana to engage Nigerian authorities over alleged coordinated attacks on Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited, a Ghanaian-owned developer of Abuja's River Park Estate, warning that inaction could harm bilateral relations and investor confidence in ECOWAS.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Concerned Citizens of Ghana has urged the Government of Ghana to engage Nigerian authorities over alleged coordinated attacks on Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited, a Ghanaian-owned developer of Abuja's River Park Estate, warning that inaction could damage bilateral relations and investor confidence in ECOWAS.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A Business & Financial Times analysis examines how OPay, a neobank launched in 2018, has become one of Nigeria's most significant financial platforms, now valued at USD 2.7 billion and surpassing legacy institutions like First Bank of Nigeria. The article argues that established African financial institutions must learn from OPay's success by prioritizing consumer convenience over traditional banking models built on physical branches.
29 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
During the second Zenith SME Business Empowerment Lab webinar, experts including those from the Ghana Revenue Authority and Ghana Enterprises Agency advised SMEs to strengthen regulatory compliance, build resilience, and embrace digital innovation to sustain growth in a dynamic economy.
22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
At Zenith Bank Ghana's SME Business Empowerment Lab, experts called on small and medium-sized enterprises to strengthen regulatory compliance, build resilience, and embrace digital innovation to sustain growth in a changing economy. The Chief Operating Officer of Zenith Bank noted that business success now depends on adaptation to change, regulatory compliance, risk management, and scalable operational systems.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A rain-triggered landslide in Tantri, Cape Coast, swept down a hillside on Friday evening and destroyed three homes, killing a 20-month-old toddler and injuring three women. The family head said residents had never experienced a mudslide of such magnitude in the area before.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Cape Coast has advised students, staff and the public to avoid several flooded campus areas following heavy rainfall on Friday, June 19, that inundated sections of the campus and surrounding communities.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Mary Anane Awuku, who studied Psychology, Philosophy and Spanish at the University of Ghana and worked in customer service at Zenith Bank after her national service, left banking to start a cleaning business after realizing she was an entrepreneur rather than a banker.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Managing Director of Kimpton Trust Ghana Limited outlined plans to grow assets under management to GHS1 billion over the medium to long term, driven by strategic priorities including cybersecurity, employee development, product innovation, and customer service. The company currently manages over GHS400 million in assets, up from below GHS1 million a decade ago.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
23 April 2026 · The Chronicle →