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GUTA directs importers to suspend activities over port system challenges

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has called for a nationwide trade action in response to disruptions caused by the implementation of the...

GUTA warns of possible price hike over high port charges

The Ghana Union of Traders Association has warned of a possible increase in the prices of goods and services due to high charges at...

GUTA President blames politicians for influx of foreign businesses in Ghana

The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has accused both the Minority and Majority in Parliament of contributing to the growing...
The Head of the Business and Economic Bureau of the Ghana Union of Traders' Associations (GUTA), Charles Kusi Appiah Kubi,

Falling inflation bringing relief to consumers, boosting sales — GUTA

The Executive Secretary of the Ashanti Business Owners Association and Head of the Business and Economic Bureau of Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA),...
The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Mr. Clement Boateng

GUTA expresses concern over lack of engagement on new VAT regime

The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Clement Boateng, has expressed frustration over what he describes as the Ghana Revenue Authority’s...

GUTA accuses GRA of violating roadmap on new VAT regime implementation

President of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), Clement Boateng, has accused the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Finance Ministry of abandoning...

Traders receiving ‘threatening messages’ over new VAT regime – GUTA claims

The President of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), Clement Boateng, says traders nationwide are receiving what he describes as threatening messages from...

Pass it on – GUTA urges traders share cedi gains with consumers

The First Vice-President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Clement Boateng, has called on traders and businesses to reduce prices and allow...

GUTA expresses discontent over local cargo insurance directive

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has expressed strong disapproval of the government’s unilateral decision to implement a local cargo insurance directive without...

Why Ghanaians can’t feel price reduction – Ashanti regional GUTA Chairman explains

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has attributed persistently high prices of some goods to soaring shop rents and steep interest rates, despite...
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Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers reconcile with GUTA after January meeting

The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has pledged renewed cooperation with the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) following what it described as...
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GRA and GUTA agree on measures for smooth implementation of new VAT Act

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) have reached an agreement on measures to ensure a smooth rollout...

GUTA, LCB Worldwide undertake major disinfection exercise at Kumasi Central Market

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) in the Ashanti Region, in collaboration with LCB Worldwide Solutions, has carried out a large-scale disinfection exercise...

GUTA cautions against VAT changes that could hurt traders

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has raised concerns over the government’s newly announced VAT reforms, warning that the changes could negatively affect...

Women’s Bank a lifeline, but vulnerable men are sinking too – GUTA president pleads

Ghana Union Traders Association (GUTA) President Dr Joseph Obeng says the government’s plan to set up a Women’s Bank has brought real hope to...
Abossey Okai centre/ Image Source: Pulse Ghan

GUTA backs Abossey Okai Dealers in ultimatum to foreign traders

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has thrown its support behind spare parts dealers at Abossey Okai in Accra, who have directed foreign...

GUTA President pledges support for Autodata Ghana’s sustainable transport campaign

The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA), Dr. Joseph Obeng, has pledged full support for the Chamber of Autodata Ghana’s campaign...

GUTA threatens mass protest over foreign intrusion in retail sector

The Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) has issued a warning of nationwide demonstrations should the government fail to take decisive action against the...
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BoG assures GUTA of forex amid trader concerns

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has moved to allay fears within the business community over reported difficulties in accessing foreign exchange from commercial banks. This...

GUTA assures price reduction if…

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has pledged to swiftly reduce prices of goods if the government effectively addresses the high shipping charges...

Parliament summons GUTA, others over refusal to reduce prices

The Committee on Trade, Industry, and Tourism of Parliament has summoned the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI),...

Prices will only fall if… – GUTA

The President of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) says the reason prices of goods remain high despite the cedi's recent gains is...

GUTA slams PURC over tariff increase despite stronger cedi

The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Dr Joseph Obeng, has condemned the recent electricity tariff increase, describing it as unjustified...
File photo of Makola Market in the Greater Accra Region.

Some business owners kick against GUTA’s directive to cut down commodity price

There seems to be division in Ghana’s trading community as some business owners kick against a directive by the Ghana Union of Traders Association...

GUTA urges immediate price adjustment as cedi strengthens

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has called on traders to adjust prices immediately in response to the recent appreciation of the cedi. In...

Demand for forex as store of value has decreased – GUTA

The Ghana Union of Traders' Associations (GUTA) says the recent appreciation of the cedi is being driven in part by a sharp reduction in...
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What do I do with my dollars? – GUTA reveals growing panic among traders...

Charles Kusi Appiah, Head of the Business and Economic Bureau of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), has revealed a growing sense of...

If you don’t need that forex, liquidate it – GUTA advises traders

Charles Kusi Appiah, Head of the Business and Economic Bureau of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), has warned individuals and businesses against...

GUTA commends President Mahama’s efforts in first 120 days

The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Dr. Joseph Obeng, has praised President John Mahama for the strides made in his...

GUTA opposes utility tariffs increment

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has vehemently rejected the recent utility tariff increase approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). In a...

BoG meets GUTA: Traders push back on interest rates as central bank defends inflation...

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) met with the leadership of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) on Friday at the Bank Square to...

Adum Fire: We need well-planned market structures – GUTA

The Head of the Business and Economic Bureau at the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Charles Kusi Appiah, has called for a comprehensive...

2025 Budget: Gov’t has demonstrated good intentions – GUTA

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has praised the government for the 2025 budget, describing it as a demonstration of good intentions and...

GUTA calls for tax reforms, stable cedi ahead of 2025 budget

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has expressed cautious optimism ahead of the government’s 2025 Budget Statement, emphasizing the need for significant reforms...

GUTA optimistic about government addressing business concerns

The Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) has expressed hope that the new government will address the genuine concerns of the business community. The Union...

Maintain E-Levy to support Women’s Development Bank, SMEs – GUTA tells Mahama

The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Dr Joseph Obeng, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to reconsider his decision to...

GUTA begs banks to reschedule loan payments for traders after Kantamanto fire

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has appealed to financial institutions to reschedule loan repayments for traders at the Kantamanto market, following the...

GUTA urges Akufo-Addo to release fund for renovation of demolished Ajumako market

The executives of the Ajumako Enyan Essiam branch of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) have appealed to President Akufo-Addo and Vice President...

New utility tariff hikes will worsen cost of living – GUTA

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has raised concerns about the recent hike in water and electricity tariffs, questioning the rationale behind the...

GUTA calls for de-politicization of fight against galamsey

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), is calling for a de-politicization of the fight against illegal mining, also known as galamsey. According to the...