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Ghana Union of Traders Association

Ghana Union of Traders Association — represents private-sector business leaders; has commented on exchange rate stability, business costs, and economic conditions in recent coverage.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    It is being supported by the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Association of Health Service Administrators of Ghana (AHSAG), Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH), Pharmaceutical Importers and Wholesalers Association, Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Federation o

    Ghana touted as a dynamic healthcare & pharmaceutical market in West Africa
  3. April 2026
  4. Joy Online

    The Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) Joseph Paddy has cautioned that high cost of doing business is forcing companies to scale down production and relocate to neighbouring countries.

    High cost of doing business pushing firms out of Ghana – GUTA
  5. Joy Online

    He referenced reports from the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), which indicate reductions in the prices of several goods, including fuel, as well as observations from market leaders and business groups suggesting easing cost pressures.

    Macro stability delivering early gains, broader impact underway – Finance Ministry Advisor
  6. Joy Online

    The Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Joseph Paddy, says recent stability in Ghana’s exchange rate is creating a healthier environment for businesses to plan and grow.

    Recent stability in exchange rate creating a healthy business environment – GUTA
  7. Joy Online

    Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Joseph Paddy, says the current economic conditions are offering a more stable and predictable environment for businesses.

    Current economic stability healthy for businesses – GUTA
  8. Joy Online

    Amissah also cited falling prices as evidence that macroeconomic stability is working its way into the real economy, pointing to a paper presented by the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) to Parliament in which over 4,000 commodity lines had seen actual price reductions —

    Macro turnaround clear, but market reality still tough — Finance Ministry
  9. Joy Online

    Others are Joseph Paddy (Vice President, Ghana Union of Traders Association), Yaw Appiah Lartey (Partner, Financial Advisory, Deloitte Ghana), and Joe Jackson (CEO, Dalex Finance).

    Next JoyBusiness Roundtable Discussion comes off tomorrow — reviews Government’s economic narratives against reality
  10. Joy Online

    The rest are Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) Joseph Paddy, Partner, Financial Advisory at Deloitte Ghana, Yaw Appiah Lartey, and the CEO of Dalex Finance Joe Jackson.

    Next JoyBusiness Round Table discussion comes off April 30, 2026
  11. Joy Online

    Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, April 27, Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Joseph Paddy, urged young people to be proactive, adding, “The private sector is the engine of growth.

    Stop waiting for government jobs – GUTA urges youth to embrace self-employment
  12. Joy Online

    The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has described the current economic climate as significantly improved, pointing to greater stability in inflation, interest rates and the exchange rate as key drivers of renewed business confidence.

    Business climate improving as stability returns – GUTA Vice President
Business

Ghana cited as dynamic West African healthcare and pharmaceutical market

The News

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

Monday 8 June

  1. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

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