Business News of Wednesday, 24 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) says it has surpassed its 2025 small-scale gold export target, generating more than $10 billion in foreign exchange for the country. This was announced by the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, in a post on social media on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. According to Gyamfi, the Board exceeded its target of exporting 100 tonnes of gold from the small-scale mining sector, describing the milestone as unprecedented. GoldBod's efficient operations main driver of FX conservation - Ato Forson“Yesterday [December 23, 2025], the Ghana Gold Board surpassed its 2025 small-scale gold export target of 100 tonnes, generating over $10 billion in foreign exchange for the country. The development is expected to boost Ghana’s foreign exchange earnings and contribute to the stabilisation of the cedi.

General News of Wednesday, 24 December 2025Source: Forestry CommissionStaff of the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission stationed at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) has seized 3,967 dried shark fins, with a total weight of 488 kg at the Swissport Cargo Centre. Staff were alerted by the Veterinary Services Directorate of KIA regarding the items which were initially declared as dried fish but upon inspection, it was found to contain dried shark fins contrary to the declaration provided. The seized dried fins were identified to have been harvested from the following species of sharks: Prionace glauca (Blue shark); Alopias vulpinus (Common thresher); Carchachinus falciformis (Silky shark) and Sphyrna mokarran (Hammerhead shark). Additionally, it ensures that trade is legal and sustainable and does not harm the species’ survival. The seized consignment is being held by FC, whilst the primary suspect has been handed over to the Airport Police Station for further investigations and prosecution.

General News of Wednesday, 24 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comA 21-year-old Ghanaian national, Cross Abu Cole, has been sentenced to about seven months in jail in the United States of America. Cole was sentenced by US District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo after he was earlier convicted on charges of extortion. “Cole improperly accessed an individual’s (Victim) Snapchat account and obtained nude photographs that the Victim had stored in his Snapchat account. Subsequently, the Victim learned that some of his Snapchat contacts had received the nude photographs,” Assistant US Attorney Aaron J. Mango explained. Following his arrest, Abu Cole was detained after appearing before US Magistrate Judge Michael J. Roemer on June 10, 2025.

Sports News of Wednesday, 24 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comAntoine Semenyo is edging closer to a blockbuster January move to Manchester City, with the former Premier League champions now firmly in pole position to sign the Bournemouth forward. Liverpool have checked on the conditions of a deal and could yet step up their interest, especially following Alexander Isak’s broken leg, but City remain the clear frontrunners. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City and Bournemouth are set for direct contact this week. While the £65m clause remains available until January 10, 2026, City are exploring a different deal structure, including flexible payment terms. Crucially, Semenyo’s preference is understood to be Manchester City.

Crime & Punishment of Wednesday, 24 December 2025Source: GNAThe Northern Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the theft of a baby at One Heart Hospital in Tamale. This was contained in a statement signed by Chief Inspector Alhassan Luckman Niendow, Public Relations Officer, Northern Regional Police Command, and issued to the press in Tamale on Sunday evening. The statement said, “The Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Northern Regional Police Command on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at about 10:30am, received a complaint of baby theft at One Heart Hospital, located at Lamashegu, a suburb of Tamale.”It said, “Preliminary reports indicate that a lady disguised as a nurse of the facility, visited the labour ward and picked the newly born baby boy belonging to the complainant’s sister under the pretext of going to administer an injection.”It said, “Police have since arrested suspects Abubakari Fatima Bintu, Grace Asiedu Mensah, both of whom are nurses and were on duty at the facility together with Abukari Iddi, the security guard on duty at the time of the incident to assist with investigations.”The statement said, “Intelligence operations are underway to find the baby and arrest other suspects involved.”

Business News of Wednesday, 24 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comInternational lawyer Enayat Qasimi, representing former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta, has disclosed that the ongoing GRA–SML case against his client is "politically motivated", insisting that Ofori-Atta is not evading justice. In an interview with the BBC shared on December 24, 2025, Qasimi said Ken Ofori-Atta is committed to abiding by the laws of Ghana and answering any questions regarding his tenure as Finance Minister. “He’s committed to fully complying with the laws of Ghana, and he’s fully committed to answering for anything that he did when he was Finance Minister. 'Ken Ofori-Atta is trying to secure permanent residence in the US' – Martin Kpebu allegesThe lawyer added that Ghanaian authorities were aware that Ofori-Atta was in the United States, making the issuance of a red notice unnecessary. The final decision now rests with US judicial authorities, who will determine whether there is sufficient basis for extradition.

Sports News of Wednesday, 24 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comSeth Gyimah, popularly known as Freezy Macbones, has spoken publicly for the first time since losing the WBA Africa light heavyweight title to Jonathan Tetteh on Saturday, December 20, 2025, insisting the result did not reflect what truly happened in the ring. 'I saved Ghana boxing' – Freezy Macbones demands credit“In the fight, if you couldn’t knock him out or do more than what people expect from you, it’s definitely not going to go your way. Macbones went further to make a startling claim about the aftermath of the bout, alleging that Tetteh was left struggling to walk after the contest, suggesting his punches took a heavy toll despite the judges’ verdict. “He couldn’t walk after the game; they had to hold him before he could walk,” he stated. While Jonathan Tetteh walked away with the belt, Macbones insists the rivalry is far from over.

General News of Wednesday, 24 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comChristmas hampers in Ghana signify care, appreciation, love, and unity. They serve as a key way for families, organisations, and businesses to share festive joy, boost local trade, and help the underprivileged. As part of the Christmas celebrations, GhanaWeb’s Patience Adu took to the streets to engage traders about hamper sales during the 2025 festive season. We're just getting into the festive season, but so far, the market is very good compared to last year," a trader noted. And one thing is we don’t struggle to get the goods to sell," one trader said.

However, not everyone agrees with the widespread belief that Bukom single-handedly gave boxing to Ghana. Speaking in an interview on Onua TV, Seth Gyimah, popularly known as Freezy Macbones, questioned the popular narrative often echoed within the Bukom community that boxing originated there, pushing back against what he believes is an exaggerated claim. “When you go to Bukom, it’s an adage there that boxing was made in Bukom. 'I saved Ghana boxing' – Freezy Macbones demands creditMacbones argued that Ghana’s boxing history stretches far beyond Bukom, pointing to legendary fighters from other regions who laid the foundation for the sport. “I have respect for the people of Bukom because of how they’ve handled boxing,” he concluded.

Crime & Punishment of Wednesday, 24 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comForty-eight individuals have been arrested at Dawhenya for allegedly engaging in cyber-related criminal activities. The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, announced the arrests on his X page on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. "Those arrested are believed to be Nigerian nationals, based on preliminary interrogation, comprising 46 males and two females. Ghana welcomes everyone interested in legitimate enterprise, but we will remain a hostile domain for cyber criminals,” he said. Read the post below:Once again, we have struck at the heart of cybercrime operations within our beloved Homeland.

Back then, fun was planned days in advance, and live band performances were at the heart of leisure. Mann and the Carousel Seven, The Sweet Talks, Black Star Line Band, The Ambassadors Dance Band, and The Continental Dance Band were major crowd pullers, often attracting patrons from far beyond their host towns. From Foreign Hands to Local Control: All about Ghana's 1970 business ownership lawCinemas also played a significant role in social life. Venues such as Ambassador Hotel, Hotel Continental, Nima Hotel, and Hotel Mountaineers advertised Christmas programs, dance nights, and live band performances. See the newspaper clippings from the 1970's below:MAG/MAMeanwhile watch highlights of Black Sherif's performance at Zaama Disco 2025

From the opening whistle, the Africa Cup of Nations delivers drama, colour, culture, and yes, unforgettable beauty in the stands. Cameras have hardly missed a moment, frequently panning to the crowd and revealing stunning scenes of stylish, confident African women lighting up the stadiums. Every cutaway shot feels like a reminder that AFCON is as much a celebration of African identity as it is a football tournament. From traditional attire to modern fashion statements, the stands have become a runway of culture, pride and elegance. The women in the stands embody the spirit of the competition: vibrant, fearless and full of life.

Business News of Wednesday, 24 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Public Utility Workers’ Union (PUWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Ghana, has opposed what it describes as a hasty government move to introduce Private Sector Participation (PSP) in the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The Union expressed surprise at the announcement, noting that "it comes at a time when an agreed turnaround programme for ECG is already underway." PUWU stressed that the programme followed assurances from the Minister of Energy of non-interference in the operations of the power distributor. PUWU noted that ECG workers have demonstrated “exceptional commitment, discipline and dedication,” leading to measurable improvements in the company’s performance. The Union called on government to allow the turnaround programme to continue and yield its intended results, rather than pursuing what it considers an unnecessary and premature shift toward private sector involvement.

Politics of Wednesday, 24 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comWith a little over a month to the NPP Primaries, former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is inching closer to the victory mark, Global InfoAnalytics has reported in its latest survey. In its "likely voters survey", Dr Bawumia leads with 45%, while Kennedy Agyapong is at second with 31%, Bryan Acheampong follows with 3%, while Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum and Kwabena Agyepong have near zero percent each. Bawumia leads with 56% amongst committed NPP voters in latest Global InfoAnalytics pollHowever, a significant percent of delegates are still up for grabs as a total of 20% of delegates are either undecided or did not want to disclose their votes. According to the survey, which was conducted through a random computer assisted telephone interviews of about 3000 delegates, Kennedy Agyapong made 13% gains on his November output, while Dr Bawumia moved closer to the 50% threshold by 2 percent. In another survey, the committed voters model, Global InfoAnalytics reported that Dr Bawumia is still in the leading with 56%, while Kennedy Agyapong is second at 39 % and Bryan Acheampong at 4%.

According to a report by Global InfoAnalytics in its latest survey on the NPP primaries, Dr Bawumia is leading strongly among committed voters of the NPP. According to the report, Dr Bawumia is leading among the NPP’s committed delegates with 56%. Second placed is Kennedy Agyapong, who polled 39% among the committed voters while Dr Bryan Acheampong placed 3rd with a paltry 4%. Ashaiman and Tema East NPP coordinators endorse BawumiaThe two other contenders, Kwabena Agyepong and Dr Osei Yaw Adutwum secured nearly zero votes among committed voters of the NPP. The committed voters model is a survey of voters who have declared unwavering support and will not change their minds.