Ghana Union of Traders Association

Ghana Union of Traders Association — business advocacy organization representing traders, appeared in coverage of tariff policy, informal retail protection, and business conditions.

2026-04-282026-10-28

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October 2026
20 OctJoy Online
… Clement Boateng, the President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA). …
CIB Ghana’s 3rd post-MPC Policy seminar focuses on monetary policy transmission, credit growth
19 OctDaily Guide
… Clement Boateng, President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA). Dr. …
Universal Banks Transmit Lower Rates Faster Than Community, Microfinance Banks – CIB Ghana Survey
13 OctJoy Online
… The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) commended the Bank of Ghana for organizing the program and called for it to be held regularly. …
BoG takes financial literacy drive to Techiman, vows to protect depositors
8 OctJoy Online
… He said he and Dr Bawumia recently met representatives of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), during which he claimed Dr Bawumia pledged to abolish the policy if elected President in 2028. …
Minority demands permanent scrapping of GSA’s $300 PVoC charge on imported vehicles
September 2026
28 SeptThe Ghanaian Times
… Addressing the Participation of Non-Ghanaians in Ghana’s Informal Retail Sector Perhaps one of the most significant benefits of the 24 Hour Economy Markets is that it offers a bold solution to decades-old concerns raised by the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) and other …
Modernising Ghana’s traditional markets through the 24-Hour Economy Markets Initiative
27 SeptJoy Online
… Addressing the Participation of Non-Ghanaians in Ghana’s Informal Retail Sector Perhaps one of the most significant benefits of the 24 Hour Economy Markets is that it offers a bold solution to decades-old concerns raised by the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) and other …
Modernising Ghana’s traditional markets through the 24-Hour Economy markets initiative
August 2026
20 AugJoy Online
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) and the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) have outlined a collaborative roadmap to safeguard Ghana’s informal retail sector, which is reserved exclusively for Ghanaian citizens under the GIPA Act, 2026 (Act 1117). …
GIPA, GUTA outline roadmap to protect informal retail space for Ghanaians
20 AugJoy Online
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) and the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) have agreed on measures to protect Ghanaian-owned informal retail businesses. …
GIPA, GUTA agree measures to protect Ghana’s retail sector
July 2026
1 JulJoy Online
The Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Joseph Paddy, has criticised the process leading to the recent announcement of utility tariff increases. …
Good governance requires consultation – GUTA faults utility tariff increase process
1 JulJoy Online
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has criticised the lack of consultation surrounding the announced utility tariff adjustment. …
‘We woke up to the announcement’ – GUTA slams lack of consultation on utility tariff hike

Business

CIB Ghana examines uneven monetary policy transmission across bank types

The News

A survey presented at the Chartered Institute of Bankers Ghana's third Post-MPC Policy Seminar found that lower interest rates are reaching borrowers of universal banks faster than customers of community and microfinance banks. The seminar, attended by the Bank of Ghana, Ministry of Finance, and industry participants, discussed monetary policy transmission, credit growth, and non-performing loans.

20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

CIB Ghana examines uneven monetary policy transmission across bank types
A survey presented at the Chartered Institute of Bankers Ghana's third Post-MPC Policy Seminar found that lower interest rates are reaching borrowers of universal banks faster than customers of community and microfinance banks. The seminar, attended by the Bank of Ghana, Ministry of Finance, and industry participants, discussed monetary policy transmission, credit growth, and non-performing loans.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

Universal banks transmit lower rates faster than community, microfinance banks
A CIB Ghana survey presented at the third Post-MPC Policy Seminar found that lower interest rates reach borrowers of universal banks faster than customers of community and microfinance banks. The seminar brought together the Bank of Ghana, Ministry of Finance, banks and industry to discuss monetary policy transmission, credit growth and non-performing loans following the MPC's September 24 decision to keep the policy rate at 14.0 percent.
19 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 13 October

Bank of Ghana holds financial literacy event in Techiman
The Bank of Ghana held its first-ever stakeholder engagement in Techiman, bringing financial literacy and consumer protection messages to traders, market women, and business owners. The central bank emphasized collaboration and dialogue to strengthen trust and help Ghanaians understand its operations and mandate.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

Minority demands GSA permanently scrap vehicle PVoC charge
Ghana's parliamentary Minority has called on the Ghana Standards Authority to permanently scrap its proposed Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity requirement for imported vehicles, arguing the $300 charge would increase costs for importers and consumers. The Ranking Member of Parliament's Trade and Industry Committee said suspension is insufficient and the policy should be completely withdrawn rather than risk reintroduction later.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

Ghana to modernize traditional markets via 24-hour economy initiative
Ghana has hundreds of traditional markets spread across 16 administrative regions and 261 districts that serve as important economic hubs for retail trade, particularly in food and agricultural produce. These markets generate significant economic activity—with historical estimates placing average annual turnover at approximately US$4 million per location—and provide livelihoods for traders, porters, farmers, artisans and other small-scale businesses.
28 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 27 September

Ghana modernises traditional markets through 24-hour economy initiative
Ghana has hundreds of traditional markets across its 16 regions and 261 districts that serve as important economic hubs for accessing goods and services, with an average annual turnover of approximately US$4 million per location according to World Bank and USDA estimates. The government is implementing a 24-Hour Economy markets initiative to modernise these traditional markets.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

GIPA and GUTA outline plan to protect informal retail for Ghanaians
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority and Ghana Union of Traders Association have outlined a collaborative roadmap to safeguard Ghana's informal retail sector, which is reserved exclusively for Ghanaian citizens under the GIPA Act, 2026. The strategic meeting, convened under the directive of the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, focused on strengthening oversight mechanisms and preventing unauthorised entry into the informal retail sector.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GIPA and GUTA agree on retail sector protection measures
Ghana's Investment Promotion Authority and Ghana Union of Traders Association have agreed on measures to protect Ghanaian-owned informal retail businesses, including stronger monitoring and enforcement, public education, and a reporting mechanism for suspected breaches of laws governing activities reserved for Ghanaian citizens.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

GUTA VP criticises lack of stakeholder consultation on tariff hikes
The Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association has faulted the process of the recent utility tariff increase announcement, saying government and regulators failed to engage key stakeholders before the decision. He argued that the stated justifications for the increases do not reflect current economic conditions, which show signs of stability and improvement.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
GUTA criticises lack of consultation on utility tariff hike
The Ghana Union of Traders Association has slammed the announced utility tariff adjustment, saying the business community was not engaged beforehand and learned of the decision only through public announcements. GUTA's Vice President argued that stakeholder participation is essential for good governance and questioned the rationale for the increase, noting that macroeconomic indicators cited by authorities are moving in a positive direction.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

Environmental advocate questions approvals for Chinese shopping malls
Nana Dwomoh Sarpong has raised concerns about the rapid proliferation of Chinese-owned shopping malls across Ghana, questioning whether state authorities including the EPA and NADMO are conducting necessary assessments such as Traffic Impact Assessments before approvals. His concerns about zoning and environmental safety have been echoed by the Eastern Region's halt to a China Mall project in Koforidua.
25 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 23 June

Ghana's informal sector employs 80% but pays minimal tax
Ghana's informal sector, which employs approximately 80 percent of the national workforce and accounts for an estimated 27 percent to 40 percent of GDP, contributes less than 5 percent of total tax revenue. The Ghana Statistical Service reports that 92.3 percent of all businesses in Ghana are informal, placing a disproportionate tax burden on the formal sector.
23 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 8 June

Ghana cited as dynamic West African healthcare and pharmaceutical market
The CEO of Ace Group has described Ghana as one of the most dynamic healthcare and pharmaceutical markets in West Africa, citing growing population, increasing healthcare awareness, expanding hospital infrastructure, and rising demand for medicines and medical equipment. He noted the country imports substantial volumes of pharmaceuticals and medical devices annually, creating opportunities for international partnerships and investment.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

High business costs forcing Ghana firms to relocate abroad
Ghana Union of Traders Association vice president Joseph Paddy warns that high operating costs—particularly electricity, water, and financing—are pushing companies to scale down production or relocate to neighbouring countries like Ivory Coast, where production costs are significantly lower. Some businesses have already shifted from production to trading, with implications for job creation.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's macro stability yielding early gains, ministry advisor says
A Technical Advisor at Ghana's Ministry of Finance says the country's improving macroeconomic stability is delivering tangible benefits, though the full micro-economic impact will take more time. He noted early signs of progress including reduced producer price inflation, but acknowledged a typical lag between macroeconomic recovery and its translation into everyday livelihoods.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Exchange rate stability improves business planning conditions
The Ghana Union of Traders Association Vice President says recent stability in Ghana's exchange rate is creating a healthier business environment by enabling companies to make accurate projections and plan ahead, reducing the uncertainty that previously resulted from sharp daily fluctuations in the cedi.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Currency stability enables business planning, says GUTA vice president
The Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association says current economic conditions are healthy for businesses, citing recent currency stability and predictability that allow traders to plan operations more effectively, a marked improvement from periods of sharp exchange-rate fluctuations.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Ministry defends economic record amid mixed recovery signals
A technical adviser at the Finance Ministry has argued that Ghana's macroeconomic turnaround is real and reaching businesses and households, citing falling borrowing costs as evidence, even as analysts debate whether these gains have translated into relief for ordinary Ghanaians at the market and fuel pump.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

JoyBusiness roundtable examines Ghana's economic narratives versus real-sector outcomes
JoyNews will host a roundtable discussion tomorrow morning bringing together policymakers, economists, and private sector leaders to assess whether Ghana's reported economic progress is reflected in the real economy, examining issues including the cost of doing business, inflation, currency stability, and sectoral performance over the past 16 months.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 April

JoyBusiness Round Table to examine Mahama's 16-month economic record
The JoyBusiness Round Table discussion, scheduled for April 30, 2026 at Joy News Studio, will examine whether Ghana's macroeconomic gains over the past 16 months have translated into real-sector improvements, with a panel including the Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, the CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and other economic experts.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
GUTA urges youth to embrace self-employment, private sector
Young people should move away from over-reliance on public-sector employment and explore opportunities in the private sector and self-employment, according to business leaders who stress the need for entrepreneurship and skills development. The Vice President of GUTA noted that the private sector is the engine of growth and offers greater flexibility for individuals to diversify income streams and build careers across multiple fields.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Business climate improving with stability in inflation and exchange rate
The Ghana Union of Traders Association says the current economic climate has significantly improved, citing greater stability in inflation, interest rates and the exchange rate, along with better access to credit, as drivers of renewed business confidence.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →