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Breaking News

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Ghana's Sports Minister Resigns: Ghana's Minister of Youth and Sports, Isaac Asiamah, has resigned, citing personal reasons.

Entertainment

  1. Ghanaian Musician Dies: Ghanaian musician, Nana Ampadu, has passed away at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy of music and entertainment.
  2. Ghanaian Actress Wins International Award: Ghanaian actress, Lydia Forson, has won an international award for her outstanding performance in a film.
  3. 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!