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Breaking News
- Ghana's COVID-19 Cases Rise to 53,000: Ghana has recorded 53,000 cases of COVID-19, with 35,000 recoveries and 323 deaths, according to the Ghana Health Service.
- Akufo-Addo Approves 2022 Budget Statement: President Nana Akufo-Addo has approved the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, which includes a 9.5% increase in the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate.
- Ghanaian Players Abroad: Ghanaian players abroad, including Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, and Christian Atsu, have been named in their respective teams' squads for the upcoming international break.
Politics
- NDC Demands Apology from Akufo-Addo: The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has demanded an apology from President Akufo-Addo for allegedly misleading the nation on the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Ghana's Debt Stock Hits GH¢245 Billion: Ghana's debt stock has reached GH¢245 billion, with the country's debt-to-GDP ratio standing at 72.4%.
- EC to Conduct Voter Registration Exercise: The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced plans to conduct a voter registration exercise in 2022 to update the country's electoral register.
Business
- Ghana's Inflation Rate Rises to 10.6%: Ghana's inflation rate has risen to 10.6%, driven by increases in prices of food and non-food items.
- Ghana's Economy to Grow by 5.4% in 2022: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Ghana's economy to grow by 5.4% in 2022, driven by a recovery in the oil and gas sector.
- Ghanaian Companies to Benefit from US$100 Million Investment: Ghanaian companies are set to benefit from a US$100 million investment in the country's agriculture sector, courtesy of the African Development Bank.
Sports
- Black Stars to Face Morocco in Friendly Match: The Black Stars of Ghana are set to face Morocco in a friendly match on March 25, 2022, ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
- Ghana's U-20 Team Qualifies for World Cup: Ghana's U-20 team has qualified for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia, after defeating Morocco 2-1 in the final of the CAF U-20 Championship.
- Asante Kotoko to Face Al Hilal in CAF Champions League: Asante Kotoko will face Al Hilal of Sudan in the CAF Champions League, after the Sudanese team won the Sudan Premier League title.
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