Absa Bank Ghana LTD has appointed Mr Stephen Ato Frimpong as Board Chair, effective October 1, 2026.
Mr Frimpong joined the Board of Absa Bank Ghana LTD as an Independent Non-Executive Director on March 1, 2021. He has chaired the Boa…
Absa Bank Ghana Ltd has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the participation of young women in the digital economy through its support for the 2026 GirlCode Ghana Hackathon.
The initiative provided participants with opportunities …
Absa Bank Ghana Limited and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have announced a US$50 million unfunded risk participation facility to expand financing for Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) purchasing traceable cocoa from farmers …
Absa Bank Ghana has supported PETROSOL Platinum Energy PLC’s successful listing of its GH¢200 million Note Programme on the Ghana Fixed Income Market, acting as Joint Lead Manager and Debt Service Account Bank on the transaction.
The i…
Absa Bank Ghana LTD has concluded its Island Escape Campaign, rewarding 13 lucky customers with unforgettable travel experiences while reinforcing the benefits of using its card payment solutions for everyday transactions.
Over the…
Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with Impact Food Hub, has concluded the Agribusiness Launchpad and Accelerator Programme 2.0, a three-day capacity-building initiative aimed at equipping agribusiness entrepreneurs with practical skills an…
Absa Bank Ghana has partnered with Mantrac Ghana to expand access to tailored financing solutions that enable businesses to acquire world-class equipment, invest in productive assets and unlock new opportunities for growth.
The collab…
Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with Capemay Properties, has hosted an exclusive property and mortgage engagement for its Prestige, Personal and Private Banking clients, as well as selected real estate investors.
The event was used to…
The Chief Risk Officer at Absa Bank Ghana, Kofi Agyarko-Kwarteng, has urged students of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) to treat their degrees as a foundation for lifelong learning, adaptability and purpo…
Absa Bank Ghana has hosted another edition of its Risk Management Seminars, bringing together business and commercial banking clients for practical discussions on navigating economic volatility and managing market risks.
The seminar f…
Absa Bank Ghana’s Finance team has engaged students at Academic City University College in a career panel discussion under the bank’s Ready to Work citizenship programme.
The session aimed to support students in making informed career…
Absa Group Chief Executive Officer, Kenny Fihla, has concluded a visit to Ghana as part of an engagement tour across Africa, designed to reaffirm Absa Group’s commitment to regional growth, sustainable financial inclusion, and a strong…
Kenny Fihla, Group Chief Executive Officer of Absa Group, has called for a strategic shift in how pension funds are invested across Africa, warning that current models are constraining the continent’s growth potential.
He said the p…
Ghana’s economy is expected to withstand mounting global pressures despite rising energy costs and heightened market uncertainty, according to the Group Chief Executive Officer of Absa Group, Kenny Fihla.
He said policy measures imp…
Absa Group remains one of the largest commercial banks, driving agricultural financing across the continent, with its leadership saying the sector is key to Africa’s long-term economic transformation agenda.
Group Chief Executive Of…
Absa Bank Ghana has hosted another session of its SME Business Clinic at its Nester Square branch, bringing together small and medium enterprise owners for practical discussions on credit management, cash flow discipline and cheque manag…
A BSA Bank Ghana has provided specialised asset f inancing to Engineers & Planners Company Limited (E&P) for the procurement of an additional aircraft to support the company’s mining operations across Africa.
Arrangements for the proc…
Artificial intelligence is no longer a conversation about the future. For young professionals in Ghana, it is a present challenge: learn to work with it, or risk being replaced by someone who has.
That was the central message of a r…
Ghana’s small and medium-sized enterprises remain central to employment creation and local economic activity, yet many continue to face capability gaps that limit their ability to scale sustainably.
Addressing this challenge was the f…
Absa Bank Ghana LTD is marking Customer Service Week 2025 with practical service improvements, customer appreciation activities, and colleague engagement across its national network.
This year’s theme, “Mission Possible: Empower…
Network International (Network) (www.Network.ae), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, has been chosen by Absa Business Banking, one of Africa's leading business banks, as its digital payments techno…
Absa Bank Ghana LTD has successfully commissioned 10 new boreholes across the country as part of Phase II of its Water for Life Project, an initiative under the Social Impact Response Pillar of its Force for Good agenda.
This milest…
Absa Bank Ghana has reaffirmed commitment to supporting young entrepreneurs with the launch of its Future Fuelled Youth Festival.
The event held at the British Council in Accravcoincided with the visit of Mr. Sydney Mbhele, Absa Group Chi…
The organisers of the 2025 Absa Black Star Marathon have announced a major boost for Ghana’s para-athletes, offering free transportation and one night’s accommodation for participants travelling from outside Accra to compete in the event…
Absa Bank Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to helping businesses navigate an increasingly complex operating environment through a dedicated Risk Management Seminar.
Held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, the event brought together a c…
The organisers of the 2025 Absa Black Star Marathon have paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, ahead of the highly anticipated event scheduled for July 26 at the Independence Square in Accra.
Th…
Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), a division of Absa Group, and Absolute Strategy Research Ltd (ASR), a globally respected independent macroeconomic research provider, are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership aimed at…
Absa Bank Ghana Ltd has launched Mobi Tap, a mobile payment application designed to simplify and expand access to digital transactions for small businesses across the country.
The innovation transforms any Near Field Communication (NFC)…
Africa holds a critical position in the global energy transition – both as a frontier for renewable deployment and as a proving ground for how legal and policy instruments can be used to mobilise capital at scale. The responsibility now fa…
Every driver starts a long journey with the same question: am I prepared for potential issues? The spare tyre is checked, fluids topped up, and the route carefully mapped. Preparation is built in from the start, not improvised when conditi…
There are established markets, and then there are conditions that precede them. Africa’s renewable energy sector finds itself suspended between the two – an area where assets have begun to accumulate, but where the mechanisms for scaled ca…
Absa Bank Ghana has introduced the ‘Prestige Referral’ programme, a client-driven initiative that invites existing Prestige customers to share the banking experience they trust with others in their network.
The c…
Absa Bank Ghana LTD has partnered with Seso Global, a leading digital property marketplace, and T.A. Braithwaite, a specialist insurance brokerage firm, to expand access to mortgages for Ghanaians living and working abroad.
The …
Absa Group has announced that Mr. Sello Moloko will be stepping down as Chairman of the Board and an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective 15 July 2025.
Moloko, who has led the strategic work of the board, will be handing ov…
Through powerful storytelling and bold action, Absa is reshaping banking to celebrate the dreams, resilience, and ambition of everyday South Africans.
Everyone has a story. Some unfold quietly — not in headlines, but in the everyday cho…
By Annie Aborah, Ag Chief Risk Officer, Chairperson of Women’s Network Forum, Absa Bank Ghana LTD
For many years, the conversation about gender equality in the workplace has focused on empowerment. Women have been encouraged to step up,…
The Director of Enterprise Business and Wholesale at Telecel Ghana, Tawa Bolarin has reinforced the relevance of strengthening women-led businesses and the critical role of strategic partnerships in advancing their growth.
Speaking at t…
In a move to address the gender financing gap, Absa Bank Ghana LTD has launched She Business, an update to its women’s banking proposition that offers collateral-free loans of up to GHS 2 million at 10% per annum to eligible female entrepr…
Absa Bank Ghana LTD, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has convened a high-level stakeholder learning session to assess the role of non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) in supporting inclusive lending to microenterprises ac…
Absa Group Limited today announced that its board of directors has appointed Kenny Fihla, a?senior financial services executive with 20 years of experience, as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 17 June 2025, subject to r…
Money moves the world. It determines where you live, the quality of healthcare you may access, the schools your children attend, and even how comfortably you retire. It is embedded in every aspect of life, yet not everyone actively learns …
Salient points
Revenue increased 5% to R109.9 billion
Operating costs rose 5% to R58.5 billion
Cost-to-income ratio unchanged at 53.2%
Pre-provision profit increased 5% to R51.4 billion
Impairments decreased 8% to R14.3 billi…
Absa Bank Ghana has opened an SME Banking Suite at its Adum branch in Kumasi to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the region.
The new SME Banking Suite provides a dedicated space where businesses can connect, collaborate, a…
Absa Bank Ghana has announced a refreshed series of SME Business Clinics for 2025, aimed at helping entrepreneurs gain practical strategies for sustained growth.
The sessions bring together experienced business leaders to share …
As the world pivots toward sustainability, Ghana is taking bold steps to transition to a net-zero emissions economy by 2070. The National Energy Transition Framework is a blueprint for economic transformation. For businesses and financial …
Recognised for Leadership, Well-Being, and Culture Transformation Across Six African Markets
Absa has been recognised as a Top Employer for 2025 by the prestigious Top Employer Institute (TEI), marking the fourth consecutive year it has…
Absa has been named "Top Employer" for year 2025 by the Top Employer Institute (TEI), marking the fourth consecutive year the Bank has received that recognition.
A release copied to Ghana News Agency said the certification spanned six A…
Absa Bank Ghana LTD has commissioned boreholes in 11 regions to provide clean and reliable water in underserved communities. The initiative is part of Absa's drive to be a Force for Good in the communities it serves and aligns with the ban…
Absa Bank has demonstrated its commitment to supporting Ghanaian small businesses by donating GHS 150,000 to support traders affected by the devastating fire on January 2.
The donation comprised GHS 100,000 in cash and GHS 50,000 wo…
In recent years, Ghana has seen a surge in green startups across the country. These innovative ventures are addressing prevalent environmental concerns while also driving economic growth and job creation. But the path from a brilliant gree…
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