Absa Bank Ghana supports GirlCode hackathon for women

Absa Bank Ghana LTD supported the GirlCode Ghana Hackathon in Accra to promote the participation of young women in the digital economy. The two-day event was part of the broader GirlCode Pan-African Hackathon initiative, designed to provide women with practical digital skills, mentorship, and pathways into technology careers.

Participants collaborated in teams to develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges. Justice Amegashie, Chief Information and Enablement Officer at Absa Bank Ghana LTD, noted that artificial intelligence is lowering barriers to innovation and emphasized the importance of diverse perspectives in Africa’s digital transformation. Anita Twum-Ampofo, Head of Technology and Service Management at Absa Bank Ghana LTD, added that the goal is to build an ecosystem that allows the potential of women in technology to flourish.