Ghana news update

Here are some recent news updates from Ghana:

Politics

• The Ghanaian government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage for public sector workers by 15% effective January 2023. (Source: Ghana Web)
• The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) of planning to rig the 2024 general elections. (Source: MyJoyOnline)

Economy

• The Ghanaian cedi has continued to depreciate against major currencies, with the exchange rate now standing at around 12.5 to the US dollar. (Source: Graphic Online)
• The government has announced plans to introduce a new tax regime to boost revenue and reduce the country's dependence on oil imports. (Source: Business Ghana)

Health

• Ghana has recorded a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, with the number of active cases now standing at over 10,000. (Source: Ghana Health Service)
• The government has launched a new initiative to improve maternal and child health in the country, with a focus on reducing maternal mortality rates. (Source: Ghana News Agency)

Sports

• The Ghanaian national football team, the Black Stars, has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations tournament to be held in Cameroon. (Source: Citi FM)
• The Ghanaian Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to a dispute between the league organizers and the Ghana Football Association. (Source: Goal.com)

Other News

• A fire outbreak at a market in Accra has left several people injured and many more displaced. (Source: Ghana News Agency)
• The government has launched a new initiative to promote tourism in the country, with a focus on showcasing Ghana's cultural heritage and natural attractions. (Source: Ghana Tourism Authority)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Ghana.