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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 34,000 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 have been making waves in their respective leagues, with players like Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, and Andre Ayew scoring crucial goals for their clubs.
Politics
- NDC Demands Apology from Akufo-Addo: The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has demanded an apology from President Akufo-Addo for allegedly using state resources to campaign for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2020 elections.
- Ghana's Debt Crisis: Ghana's debt crisis has deepened, with the country's debt stock reaching GH¢245 billion, according to the Ministry of Finance.
- EC to Conduct Voter Registration Exercise: The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced plans to conduct a voter registration exercise in 2022, ahead of the 2024 general elections.
Business
- Ghana's Economy to Grow by 5.4%: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Ghana's economy will grow by 5.4% in 2022, driven by a recovery in the oil and gas sector.
- Ghanaian Companies to Benefit from AfCFTA: Ghanaian companies are set to benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which is expected to increase intra-African trade and economic integration.
- Ghana's Inflation Rate Rises to 10.6%: Ghana's inflation rate has risen to 10.6%, driven by increases in food and non-food prices, according to the Ghana Statistical Service.
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, ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
- Ghanaian Players in the English Premier League: Ghanaian players in the English Premier League, including Thomas Partey and Jordan Ayew, have been making waves in their respective clubs.
- Ghana's Sports Minister Resigns: Ghana's Minister of Youth and Sports, Isaac Asiamah, has resigned, citing personal reasons.
Entertainment
- Ghanaian Musician Dies: Ghanaian musician, Nana Ampadu, has passed away at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy of music and entertainment.
- Ghanaian Actress Wins International Award: Ghanaian actress, Lydia Forson, has won an international award for her outstanding performance in a film.
- Ghana's Entertainment Industry: Ghana's entertainment industry has been growing rapidly, with the country producing talented musicians, actors, and comedians.
These are just a few of the latest news from Ghanaweb. Stay tuned for more updates!