The Managing Director of Ghana’s number one bank, GCB Bank, Mr. Farihan Alhassan, has been honoured with the Special African Leadership Commendation Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to …
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MTN Business has awarded a total of GH¢160,000 in cash prizes and business support packages to 10 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through its MSME Day Business Pitch Competition, reinforcing …
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Ecobank marks landmark US$450m nature bond listing on London Stock Exchange
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has marked the listing of its US$450 million Sustainable Agriculture & Natural Capital Bond with a Market Open Ceremony at the London Stock Exchange, underscoring a …
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Economic activity grows 4.7% in April, driven by services sector
Ghana’s economy recorded a 4.7 percent year-on-year expansion in April 2026, according to the latest Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) on July …
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Stanbic Bank strengthens fraud fight with AI-powered monitoring systems
Stanbic Bank Ghana is stepping up its fight against financial fraud through investments in advanced technology, including artificial intelligence-driven monitoring systems designed to identify suspicious activities, strengthen fraud detection and …
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Better deal structures can unlock financing for small-scale mining sector – Stanbic Bank
Benjamin Nana Kwesi Mensah, Associate, Mining & Metals, Corporate and Investment Banking at Stanbic Bank, has said access to financing for Ghana’s small-scale mining sector can be significantly improved through …
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Financial sector fraud cases jump 48% as PSPs emerge as biggest target
Fraud incidents across Ghana’s financial sector surged by 48 per cent in 2025, with Payment Service Providers (PSPs) accounting for the overwhelming majority of cases as the rapid expansion of …
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A comparison of the Bank of Ghana’s full-year 2025 fraud data for the banking sector – released on July 8 – with the Ghana Association of Banks’ (GAB) fraud data …
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PwC projects stable cedi outlook as BoG interventions bolster confidence
The Ghana cedi is expected to remain broadly stable over the medium term, supported by the Bank of Ghana’s foreign exchange interventions and improving macroeconomic fundamentals, according to PwC Ghana. …
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EBID backs Azumah Resources with US$47.4m for Black Volta Gold Project
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a US$47.4 million financing package for Azumah Resources Ghana Limited to support the development of the Black Volta Gold Project, …
