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Here are the latest news headlines from Ghanaweb:
Breaking News
- Ghana's COVID-19 Cases Rise to 53,439: The Ghana Health Service has announced that the country has recorded 53,439 cases of COVID-19, with 34,511 recoveries and 313 deaths.
- 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 lying about the state of the economy.
- Ghana's Debt Crisis: The country's debt crisis has deepened, with the debt stock rising to 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 to update the country's voters' register.
Sports
- Black Stars to Face Morocco in Friendly: The Black Stars are set to face Morocco in an international friendly match on November 12.
- Ghanaian Players in the English Premier League: Ghanaian players in the English Premier League, including Thomas Partey and Jordan Ayew, have been making significant contributions to their clubs.
- Ghana's Football League: The Ghana Premier League has resumed after a brief hiatus, with Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko leading the pack.
Business
- Ghana's Economy to Grow by 4.5%: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Ghana's economy will grow by 4.5% in 2022.
- Ghana's Inflation Rate: The country's inflation rate has risen to 10.6%, according to the Ghana Statistical Service.
- Ghanaian Businesses Abroad: Ghanaian businesses abroad have been making significant contributions to the country's economy, with companies like MTN and Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited operating successfully in various countries.
These are just a few of the latest news headlines from Ghanaweb. I hope you find them informative and interesting!