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Top Stories
- Ghana's economy grows by 4.1% in 2022: The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced that the country's economy grew by 4.1% in 2022, driven by a strong performance in the services sector.
- NDC's John Mahama to contest 2024 presidential election: Former President John Mahama has announced his intention to contest the 2024 presidential election on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
- Ghanaian footballer, Thomas Partey, signs new deal with Arsenal: Ghanaian international footballer, Thomas Partey, has signed a new contract with English Premier League club, Arsenal, until 2027.
- Ghana's COVID-19 cases rise to 144,000: The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the total number of cases now standing at 144,000.
- Government to introduce new tax on imported goods: The government has announced plans to introduce a new tax on imported goods to reduce the country's reliance on imports and promote local production.
Business
- Ghana's inflation rate drops to 11.8%: The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced that the country's inflation rate has dropped to 11.8% in January 2023, driven by a decline in food prices.
- Ghanaian banks record significant growth in 2022: The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that Ghanaian banks recorded significant growth in 2022, with total assets increasing by 15.6%.
- Ghana's oil production increases by 10%: The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has announced that the country's oil production has increased by 10% in 2022, driven by new discoveries and increased production from existing fields.
Sports
- Ghana's Black Stars to face Brazil in friendly match: The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that the Black Stars will face Brazil in a friendly match in March 2023.
- Ghanaian footballer, Jordan Ayew, joins Al Sadd SC: Ghanaian international footballer, Jordan Ayew, has joined Qatari club, Al Sadd SC, on a three-year deal.
- Ghana's basketball team, Ghana Fire Service, wins national championship: The Ghana Fire Service basketball team has won the national championship, defeating rivals, the Ghana Police Service, in the final.
Entertainment
- Ghanaian musician, Sarkodie, releases new album: Ghanaian musician, Sarkodie, has released a new album, "No Pressure", featuring collaborations with international artists.
- Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson, launches new clothing line: Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson, has launched a new clothing line, "Yvonne Nelson Clothing", featuring a range of stylish and affordable clothing items.
- Ghana's movie industry, Ghallywood, celebrates 20th anniversary: The Ghanaian movie industry, Ghallywood, is celebrating its 20th anniversary, with a series of events and activities planned to mark the occasion.
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