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As part of activities to celebrate a year of possibilities, Absa Bank Ghana is supporting ten selected schools across the country with PPEs and Water tanks to help the students apply the necessary health protocols to help the fight against COVID-19. The anniversary initiative worth GHs120,000 is expected to complement measures taken by the beneficiary schools to curb the spread of the virus. The items included 10,000 litre Polytanks, mechanized veronica buckets, bundles of tissue paper, hand sanitizers and liquid soaps as well as nose masks among others. At a short ceremony held in Accra to kick off the  distribution  of  the items to the selected  schools, Nana Essilfuah Tamakloe, Marketing and Corporate Relations Director at Absa Bank said, the bank will continue to be a force for good in society especially in these challenging times and provide support to alleviate the burden the pandemic has placed on many , especially the vulnerable.. “As a bank th...

Young people have been advised to be intentional about their growth in making the right career choices. According to experts, young people should consider current and future employment opportunities available when making a career choice. These were some of the key highlights shared by a two-member panel of human resource experts at a recently held Absa Bank’s ReadytoWork webinar series to educate Ghanaian youth on how to make the right career choices. Speaking on the topic “The power plan for choosing a major and a career”, Rev. Dr. Mrs. Bridget Ben-Naimah, Senior Counsellor and Acting Director at the University of Ghana Careers and Counselling Centre, noted that it is important for young people to identify their interests and abilities while exploring options and opportunities to make the right career decision. “Young people should know their abilities, interests and values when choosing a career path. There are a good number of job opportunities and all you need is an implementing ...

There is an African proverb: “Birds sing not because they have answers but because they have songs”. As we celebrate Africa Day on May 25, we are reminded of this thinking. Samsung believes the African continent is set to go beyond the questions asked of in terms of plans for future growth.  It beats to the drum of its own songs – as it embraces the potential of new technology to solve old problems, and the inherent ingenuity of its diverse people to build on the solutions to create an anthem for success. Samsung, which was last year acknowledged as the number 1 Most Admired Technology brand in Africa*, has first-hand experienced the massive strides forward many African countries have made, as they harnesses the power of technology to fuel the growth of entrepreneurship, education and to connect communities in new ways. The application of new technology to improve processes can very well become a commodity that Africa exports. There are already inspiring examples to be found such a...

The Managing Director of Absa Bank Ghana, Abena Osei-Poku has been named as one of Africa’s 50 Most Influential Female Corporate leaders. The announcement was made by Leading Ladies Africa, a women-focused non-profit organization based in Sub-Saharan Africa, which is committed to promoting leadership and excellence among African women. The top 50 corporate women list, which is in its fifth year, comprises of African women and women of African descent who are making great contribution and impact in the corporate and business sector. Mrs Abena Osei-Poku’s recognition as one of Africa’s leading corporate women, is in honour of her inspiring achievements, exemplary leadership in Ghana’s banking sector and her commitment to upholding good corporate governance as well as supporting people’s dreams and possibilities through the provision of financial services, solutions and opportunities. Commenting on the announcement, Mrs. Osei-Poku said “I am truly humbled and honoured by this recognition....

As a forward-looking, digitally-led financial services group, Absa is showcasing how it seamlessly integrates technology and innovation into the lives of its customers across the Continent, at each stage of their respective life journeys. “Absa firmly believes in creating opportunities for our customers to help bring their possibilities to life, and empowering them to do more,” says Mr. Charles Addo, Retail Banking Director at Absa Bank Ghana Limited. “We are proud to support them by anticipating and satisfying their financial needs through differentiated, innovative propositions and products - from chat banking (powered by artificial intelligence) to contactless payments.  As a demonstration of this, we will be sharing various customer journeys, showing how trusted digital solutions can make getting ahead simpler.” The first story features a man’s journey through the early part of his adult life as he, with both grit and determination as well as with the support of Absa’s digital ...

United Bank for Africa's Lifestyle and Entertainment channel, RED TV is set to premiere a13-episode Ghanaian series on its YouTube channel on the 19th May, 2021. The Public Figure series narrates the story of Wonder, a charming young lady, who quits the corporate life under pressure from a sexual pervert of a boss to pitch herself up to be in the celebrity space. It’s a whirlwind rise to the top for her through the corridors of power, literally, more than she even bargains for.   It unravels a story of love, politics, power play and the celebrity life as we go behind the scenes from hotel meeting rooms to illicit activities in bedrooms and secret presidential villas in a quest to know the mystery behind public figures. In this same discovery, we will see one of our favourite Ghanaian actor, Van Vicker who has been off the movie scene for some years’ now bringing light to the Ghanaian movie industry. Bubbly Actress and Presenter, Naa Ashorkor Mensah Doku also stars in this journey t...

Spreading a streak of sunshine on the faces of Mothers is very beautiful. And on special occasions such as Mother's Day, it is even more paramount. Mother's Day is a day devoted to appreciating mothers, showing them how much they are loved and inspiring them not to rest on their oars but strive to achieve more laurels in their motherhood. Naa Ashorkor, a celebrated media icon, was spotted spreading some of such love and care on Mother’s Day to mothers at the Nkrumah Pediatric Ward of the 37 Military Hospital with the newly launched NutriDay yoghurt. NutriDay is Ghana’s innovative fortified yoghurt developed by FanMilk Limited to meet the growing demand for healthy nutrition that supports the immune system.