Entertainment of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: univers.ug.edu.ghGhanaian actor Jay Fordjour Snr has shared his views on marriage and family roles, stating that a woman’s primary responsibility in marriage should be staying home to nurture her children. “Ideally, a man goes to find money, and a woman stays home and takes care of the kids,” Jay Fordjour said. “Man goes to work, woman goes to work, they leave the kids at home. Jay Fordjour further emphasized that women are natural nurturers and play a critical role in shaping the moral and emotional growth of children. They stay home to take care of the children, and the man goes out to hustle,” he added.

Business News of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: GNAThe appetite for Ghanaians to work in a functional 24-hour economy is high, as nearly half of workers currently not engaging in shift-based employment have interest in working at night and flexible schedules. A disaggregation of data on participation in shift-based work for quarter two and three of 2025 showed that 435,614 Ghanaians were willing to work regularly on night shifts, while 227,278 were interested in working occasionally on night shifts. “This signals potential for the 24-Hour Economy if the right protections and the right incentives are provided. The Government Statistician encouraged the government to develop clear standards for shift-based and flexible work arrangements, ensuring worker safety, fair compensation, and income stability as interest in such work expands. He urged the private sector to take advantage of the situation by expanding their operations and production capacities and build a shift-based workforce with standards for high quality workers.

Business News of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: ghanaiantimes.com.ghThe Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM), Dr Ken Ashigbey, has called for broader stakeholder engagement on the proposed sliding-scale fiscal rule for the mining industry expected to be implemented in 2026. He cautioned that the policy, if implemented in its current form, could adversely affect the mining industry, particularly gold producers. Dr Ashigbey cautioned that the sliding-scale fiscal policy, if implemented as currently proposed, could be inimical to the sustainability of the mining industry, noting that Ghana’s effective average tax rate on mining was already high. “There has not been enough engagement on the sliding-scale fiscal policy with regards to gold as has been done with lithium,” he said. The CEO of GCM reiterated that sustained engagement with the mining industry players on the new fiscal policy remained critical.

Business News of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comPolicy analyst Bright Simons has raised serious concerns about Ghana's lithium agreement with Atlantic Lithium, accusing successive sector ministers of misleading the public about plans to refine lithium locally. He stated that the study, conducted as far back as 2024, concluded that refining lithium in Ghana was not commercially viable. They have made it look like Atlantic Lithium is open to the possibility of refining lithium in Ghana. He further alleged that government officials have deliberately created the impression that Atlantic Lithium is willing to refine lithium in Ghana, when evidence suggests otherwise. They have made it look like Atlantic Lithium is open to the possibility of refining lithium in Ghana.

Entertainment of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: bbc.comA Romanian court has sentenced Wiz Khalifa to nine months in prison for smoking cannabis on stage. The American rapper, real name Thomaz Cameron Jibril, admitted to smoking a joint during his performance at the Beach, Please! A Romanian appeals court overturned an earlier fine of 3,600 Romanian lei (£619; $829) for drug possession and ruled the rapper must serve the sentence in custody. Romanian investigators said he was in possession of more than 18 grams of cannabis and consumed an additional amount on stage. Cannabis is legal recreational and medical use in some US states, but remains illegal under federal law.

General News of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comA 22-year-old woman, identified as Lawrencia Partey, has accused her biological father, Inspector Lawrence Partey of the Nsawam Police Service of incest. Seeking help, she appeared on Sompa Nkomo on Sompa TV, a programme hosted by popular Ghanaian media personality Genevieve Abrefa Yeboah, also known as Oheneni Adazoa, which addresses domestic issues. Lawrencia recounted that she lived with her stepmother and her father in the Northern Region. My father told me that if anyone asked, I should say it was my teacher,” she revealed. She confided in her and spoke the whole truth to her but the woman was unwell at the time.

He was then followed by Ghana’s reigning Artiste of the Year, King Promise, who dazzled the audience with his biggest hits. Treating the audience to his biggest hits. Eventually, the decision was made, and Burna Boy came out next to an ecstatic audience. He gave them what they wanted, his biggest hits, and an astounding performance. But overall, the GTCO Music Concert was an event many would place in the top events of 2025.

The C–Quansah Foundation drills borehole for Kawanopaado, supports Cape Coast MosqueCAPE COAST — In a bid to address critical infrastructure gaps, the C-Quansah Foundation has commissioned a new borehole for the Kawanopaado community and donated 20 bags of cement to the Ahlussunnah Wal-Jama'ah Mosque in Kotokuraba. The foundation, led by its founder, Lawyer Charles Quansah, views the donations as part of its core mission to give back to the Cape Coast communities that shaped its members. “We are privy to the challenges in accessing safe drinking water,” Quansah told journalists. “This is our token to alleviate the burden of our people, especially during the Yuletide.”He emphasized that many Cape Coast communities have struggled with water scarcity for decades. Alhaji Issah Jagbesie, the Deputy Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress in Cape Coast South and the Operations Officer for the C-Quansah Foundation, elaborated on the broader vision.

Speaking in an interview with MzGee on G O’clock, Frema argued that many men feel threatened by outspoken women because they were raised to believe that women should not have a voice, especially within marriage. Some men saw their fathers say anything they wanted to their mothers, and they repeat the same pattern. There are men who were raised well and are willing to accommodate the input of women in a union,” she said. In some Ghanaian communities, men are taught to be bossy and believe women should not speak,” she claimed. “Mothers must do better in raising their sons.”She challenged deeply rooted gender stereotypes that confine women to domestic roles while elevating men simply because of their gender.

Entertainment of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comLegendary musician Kaakyire Kwame Fosu, popularly known as KK Fosu, has shed light on why many artistes were absent from Daddy Lumba’s funeral from his point of view. KK Fosu disclosed that there was too much confusion around the funeral date, which he attributed to Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu. Why Daddy Lumba's first wife Akosua Serwaa was absent at his burial - Papa Shee explains“In life, proper planning always pays off. The ceremony went ahead on December 13, but Daddy Lumba’s immediate family was absent. Despite this, the event faced criticism for lacking the star-studded attendance expected for a musician of Daddy Lumba’s legendary status.

Sports News of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comFreezy Macbones and Joshua Tetteh will battle for the WBA Africa Light Heavyweight title on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. The bout between Freezy Macbones and Joshua Tetteh forms part of a boxing night organised by Legacy Rise Sport in collaboration with Matchroom Boxing Promotions. Meanwhile, the headline bout on the night will feature Craig Richards versus Dan Azeez in what promises to be a tough encounter for the light heavyweight title. Richards (19-4-1, 12 KOs) scored an impressive knockout of then unbeaten Shakan Pitters, setting up major opportunities against Dmitrii Bivol and Joshua Buatsi, where he delivered strong performances. Once seen as a rising star in the UK’s stacked light heavyweight scene, a rough loss to Joshua Buatsi appeared to have stopped his momentum.

Sports News of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: vanguardngr.comArne Slot said Liverpool have “moved on” from the furore caused by Mohamed Salah’s explosive outburst at being dropped and are showing signs of growing into the side he wants to see. The Reds begin what could be up to a month without Salah, who is representing Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), away at Tottenham on Saturday. After a run of nine defeats in 12 games, Slot has steadied the ship in a five-game unbeaten run, during which Salah did not start a single game. We moved on,” Slot told reporters on Friday, referring to his decision to bring Salah on as a substitute in last week’s 2-0 victory over Brighton. “Sometimes he can play, then he cannot play.

Business News of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has announced ambitious plans for 2026, signaling a significant transformation for the organisation. In a video shared by Woezor TV on Facebook on December 20, 2025, Abdul-Salam outlined reforms that are set to revolutionise the NLA. "As far as the year 2026 is concerned, the National Lottery Authority of Ghana has set out to implement extensive reforms. These changes according to him will focus on two key areas: strengthening governance structures and introducing a variety of innovative gaming products. "We are establishing committees to focus on further training in areas such as governance and operations.

General News of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: gbcghanaonline.comParliament has approved new legislation amending the names of some public universities in Ghana as part of efforts to strengthen institutional identity and enhance global competitiveness. The Amendment bills were approved on Friday, December 19, and affect three public universities established in 2019. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences will now be known as the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Navrongo. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences Act, 2019 (Act 1000), which was passed on August 2, 2019, and assented to on August 23, 2019. Similarly, the Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, established under Act 1001 in 2019, will now be known as the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies.

General News of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the Africa Cup of Nations tournament (AFCON) will be held every four years after the 2028 edition. The 2029 edition, originally scheduled for the standard two-year cycle, will be brought forward to align with the new schedule according to CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe. CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe made this announcement on Saturday, December 20, after meeting the Executive Committee in Morocco before the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. "We have the most exciting new structure for African football. Meanwhile, Caf has increased the prize money for the winners of Afcon from $7m (£5.2m) to $10m (£7.5m).