Financial sector CEO tenure limits, board recruitment and related matters

Stanbic Bank Ghana has reaffirmed its position as the leading private banking partner for affluent and high-net-worth clients in Ghana following Standard Bank Group’s recognition as Africa’s Best Private Bank at the prestigious Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026.

Access Bank (Ghana) Plc. has challenged youth-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a critical driver of innovation, competitiveness and sustainable growth, urging entrepreneurs to "disrupt or be left behind" in an increasingly digital economy.

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has taken a significant step in advancing Algeria’s energy development by approving a US$200 million global revolving dual tranche facility in favour of Shoreline Power Company Limited and its affiliates.

Ghanaian professional Category Manager for Nutrition & Dairy at Nestlé Ghana, Kwabena Adaakwa, has received international recognition for outstanding performance in the Zone AOA Mini MBA in Brand Management, earning a global honour for excellence in the field.

The Ahafo Ano Premier Community Bank PLC, at Mankranso-Wioso in the Ashanti Region, has demonstrated its commitment to community development by constructing six boreholes across its operational territories.

As parliament prepares for the 2026 mid-year budget review, serious concerns have emerged regarding whether government's ambitious education promises are actively translating into classroom reality.

Despite signs of recovery in the hospitality industry following the implementation of the 2026 Budget, hotel operators say rising utility costs, limited access to affordable financing and a high tax burden continue to undermine the sector’s ability to expand, attract investment and create jobs.

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained its benchmark monetary policy rate at 14.0 percent, citing confidence that inflation will remain within its medium-term target despite growing risks from geopolitical tensions, higher energy prices and possible utility tariff adjustments.